Backed by PCP, Danske Bank, and EIFO, the move solidifies Nordic leadership and signals European expansion.
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – Following its transition into a new equity-led growth phase, EasyTranslate today announced the acquisition of the Danish translation agency Translated By Us. This milestone is the first executed under EasyTranslate’s institutional partnership with Pride Capital Partners (PCP), Danske Bank Growth, and Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), and marks the second successful integration building on the September 2024 acquisition of World Translation.
A SaaS-Enabled AI Roll-up
EasyTranslate is pioneering a SaaS-enabled roll-up of the fragmented language services market. By migrating boutique agency operations onto its proprietary HumanAI platform, the company is proving that traditional service models can be successfully upgraded into a high-margin LangOps ecosystem.
The acquisition of Translated By Us integrates their long-standing public sector client base into the EasyTranslate network. This move secures Nordic leadership and serves as the operational blueprint for European expansion as the company accelerates growth within the public sector.
Frederik R. Pedersen, CEO of EasyTranslate: "With this acquisition our Buy-and-Build engine is fully operational. Integrating Translated By Us’s specialized public sector expertise into our HumanAI platform converts high-touch service models into scalable tech revenue. We have a repeatable framework that solidifies our Nordic stronghold as we move toward a broader European rollout.”
Karsten Koustrup Petersen,Director, Tech & Venture Lending at EIFO: "At EIFO, our mission is to support Danish innovation and tech companies capable of making an international impact. EasyTranslate’s AI-driven platform is a prime example of scalable Danish tech, and we are proud to support their ambitious journey to expand their solution and grow across Europe,"
Bas Welten, Head of Nordics, Pride Capital Partners: “This acquisition marks the transition from proof-of-concept to active market consolidation. Having proven the strategy with World Translation, we are now utilizing it to accelerate the HumanAI platform. We are proud to support this move and continue building a Nordic leader in AI-enabled language services.
FAQ
What is an AI Roll-up? A strategy of acquiring traditional service providers and modernizing them via a centralized AI SaaS platform to drive efficiency and scale.
Does this signal European expansion? Yes. This acquisition strengthens the Danish core while providing the infrastructure for expansion into European markets.
About EasyTranslate
EasyTranslate is a Copenhagen-based LangOps platform that simplifies global translation workflows through its proprietary "HumanAI" model.
About Translated By Us
Translated By Us is a Danish translation agency known for boutique service and high-quality linguistic solutions for public and private sector organizations.
About Pride Capital Partners
PCP is a specialized private debt and equity firm supporting software and IT companies in the Benelux, DACH, and Nordic regions in their growth and acquisition ambitions.
About Danske Bank Growth
Danske Bank Growth is the specialized unit of one of the Nordics' largest financial institutions, dedicated to supporting scale-ups and high-growth companies.
About Export and Investment Fund of Denmark
EIFO is the national promotional bank of Denmark, supporting companies that drive innovation and internationalization within the Danish economy.
Media contacts
EasyTranslate: Frederik R. Pedersen, frp@easytranslate.com, +45 31 67 67 22
EIFO: Karsten Koustrup Petersen, kkp@eifo.dk,+45 70 60 49 60
Pride Capital Partners: Bas Welten, bas@pridecapital.nl, +45 5362 8339
Danske Bank Growth: Mikkel Skott Olsen, miol@danskebank.dk, +45 23 30 31 47
