This investment marks a new chapter in World of Talents' history, with the aim of accelerating their growth, diversifying their offering and expanding their geographical footprint. "We look forward to working with ViaMedica, whose long-standing expertise and specialization in medical staffing solutions will help us further realize our mission and increase our impact in the healthcare sector," said Steve Rousseau, CEO of World of Talents.
Geo van der Wilk, interim CEO of House of Talents NL, welcomes the new company: "We warmly welcome the new colleagues from ViaMedica. In the healthcare sector, it is currently all hands on deck to attract and retain as much talent as possible. With ViaMedica's unique qualities and offering, we support hospitals and healthcare institutions to find the right medical expertise and are able to help them fulfill flexibility needs. We share a common vision around quality, expertise and an entrepreneurial culture."
ViaMedica, based in Bussum, the Netherlands, has been a leading national player for over twenty years in matching healthcare professionals with various healthcare institutions, including university medical centers, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations. Since its founding in 2002, ViaMedica has grown into a strong and respected player, focused in addressing capacity issues and providing flexible solutions for medical professionals.
Nine van der Vange, founder, and Bente van Beemen, remain responsible for the day-to-day management. Thanks to their long-standing and strong relationships with both healthcare institutions and professionals, ViaMedica has built a solid position in the healthcare market. The company plays a crucial role in reducing staff shortages and ensuring continuity of care, with a focus on both medical specialists and doctors.
"This acquisition is an important milestone in the history of ViaMedica" said Nine van der Vange. "It has always been our choice to be and remain a 'specialist'. With that DNA, we fit seamlessly with House of Talents. We are convinced that together we will establish a strong partnership that will benefit employees, customers and partners alike."
About World of Talents
World of Talents is a specialized, international HR group with a strong focus on bottleneck professions and talent management. The group is active in outsourcing, interim (management) and recruitment & selection, together accounting for revenues of c. EUR 360 million and c. EUR 50 million EBITDA and more than 4,500 active FTEs.
The company operates in Belgium and the Netherlands under the House of Talents brand. In 2023, World of Talents also established a presence in Germany through the acquisition of easyCare, an HR company specializing in the medical sector.
House Of Talents NL offers customized interim solutions, with over 1,000 driven and entrepreneurial interim experts at the top 500 clients in the Netherlands. They operate from 1 holding company with 13 specialized domains in IT, finance & business: Data Talents, Dev Talents, Digital Talents, Engi Talents, IT Infra Talents, IT Test Talents, Integration & Application Talents, HR Talents, Leadership Talents, L&D Talents, Project & Change Talents, Public Talents and Pragmatics. Additionally, Obvious People (NL), specializing in Salesforce developers, is also part of World Talents.
