Centralpoint
By Centralpoint
Centralpoint is an IT value-added reseller (VAR) and eCommerce solutions company primarily operating in the Benelux region and headquartered in the Netherlands. It specializes in providing IT hardware, software, services, and solutions to small and medium businesses (SMB), mid-market, enterprise, and public sector customers. The company is recognized as a market leader in IT reselling in its region, offering a customer-centric, vendor-independent approach. Additionally, there is a distinct ICT company named Centralpoint Technologies Limited based in Lagos, Nigeria, focusing on system integration and IT consulting with partnerships with major global hardware brands,
Centralpoint was founded in 2018 in the Netherlands and has experienced rapid growth to become a leading IT partner in the Benelux region. The company has expanded its employee base to between 251 and 1,000 employees and generates estimated revenues between $100 million and $250 million.
Centralpoint was owned by Rotla BV, controlled by Altor Fund IV and Kool Active B.V., before being acquired by Dustin Group AB, a leading Nordic online IT partner, in a deal announced in 2022. At the time, Centralpoint had revenues of about €700 million and employed around 600 people. The acquisition valued Centralpoint at approximately €425 million (about $468 million) as of April 2021.
Centralpoint offers a broad range of IT products including hardware, software, and IT services tailored to various customer segments. Their portfolio includes devices, infrastructure, networking solutions, and comprehensive IT services such as system integration, security, network, storage, backup, data protection, virtualization, and data center solutions. The company also provides ICT training and education services.Additionally, Centralpoint offers a digital experience platform designed to streamline and manage digital workflows and projects, featuring task management, customizable dashboards, and seamless integration with existing tools. This platform targets medium to large enterprises across industries like marketing, technology, and retail, with pricing starting at $25,000 annually.
The most notable recent event was Centralpoint’s acquisition by Dustin Group AB in 2022, which aims to combine Dustin’s portfolio with Centralpoint’s strong presence in the Benelux region to accelerate growth organically and through further acquisitions. This strategic move is expected to enhance their service offerings and expand their customer base further.
Centralpoint’s digital experience platform is highlighted for its flexibility, user-friendly design, and robust task management capabilities that support large-scale digital initiatives. It integrates well with existing enterprise tools, providing customizable dashboards and improving productivity and collaboration.
Their culture encourages innovation and operational excellence, as evidenced by their strategic partnerships and commitment to growth. Separately, CenterPoint Properties (a different entity) emphasizes creativity, entrepreneurial mindset, and environmental responsibility in their culture.
Centralpoint serves a diverse user base across the Benelux region, including SMBs, mid-market companies, large enterprises, and public sector organizations. Their customer-centric model and broad product and service offerings enable them to cater to a wide range of IT needs. The acquisition by Dustin is expected to further enhance community reach and service capabilities.
