Kester

About Kester

Kester is a leading private equity firm based in London, that invests exclusively in the Life Sciences and Technology sectors across the UK and Europe. Within Technology, Kester partners with market-leaders across B2B software, data and information services, and tech-enabled services. Kester combines an experienced investment team and deep sector knowledge with an extensive international network of functional experts, and will act as a hands-on partner supporting Databalance throughout its growth phase. Databalance represents Kester’s second investment from its latest fund, Kester Capital IV, which closed at its hard cap of £425m in late 2025.

About Databalance

Databalance is a leading Managed Solutions Partner, acting as a trusted and strategic partner to organisations with business-critical IT environments. Through a combination of organic growth and targeted acquisitions, the group has built a complementary portfolio of capabilities spanning IT infrastructure, hybrid and hyperscaler cloud, modern workplace, cybersecurity, and Data & AI. Databalance supports over 400 mid-market customers across the Netherlands and a diverse range of sectors. Its strong reputation is built on deep technical expertise, customer intimacy, and consistently high service quality, resulting in longstanding customer relationships and high retention levels.