iLink Digital Acquires Majority Stake in Haefele Software, a Specialized Software Consultancy
iLink Digital Acquires Majority Stake in Haefele Software, a Specialized Software Consultancy
iLink Digital Acquires Majority Stake in Haefele Software, a Specialized Software Consultancy
Bothell, WA – March 10, 2025
iLink Digital, a leading provider of AI driven Digital Transformation solutions, announced the acquisition of a significant stake in Haefele Software, a specialist software consultancy with nearly 20 years of experience. Haefele Software is a Microsoft Solution Partner in Azure and Digital App Innovation, and this strategic partnership significantly enhances our expertise in various tech stacks, business analysis, development, DevOps, testing, and data science, with growing capabilities in low code/no code solutions, and unlocking greater value for clients and investors.
With teams based in South Africa and the UK, Haefele Software ensures seamless time-zone and language alignment for clients in both regions. Their approach prioritizes stability, building teams on permanent staff to minimize attrition and foster a strong delivery culture. As a boutique firm of 50 specialists, they offer a pragmatic and flexible approach, earning the trust of blue-chip clients through high-quality, tailored software solutions.
Sree Balaji
“Haefele Software’s addition to the iLink Group gives us the much-needed presence in the UK and Ireland regions. Their South African nearshore location is an attractive offering for our customers in Europe. We have greatly enjoyed our interactions with Haefele’s team, which is full of energy and constantly striving to learn and deliver better-quality solutions to our shared customers. We look forward to achieving rapid growth in these new regions in the near future”, said Sree Balaji, Group CEO at iLink Digital
Alan Haefele
Alan Haefele, Founder & CEO at Haefele Software adds, “I am so proud and excited to join iLink Digital, marking a new era of growth for our team and services in the UK and South Africa while supporting iLink’s expansion into Europe and Africa. I look forward to this partnership strengthening our technical capabilities, giving clients greater flexibility, speed, and options to achieve their business goals. Personally, I’m thrilled at how this move allows me to refocus on the UK and EU markets—a true homecoming to where my journey began in 2006—while unlocking new opportunities for my team. Throughout the M&A process, I’ve had the privilege of engaging with so many like-minded people at iLink, each interaction only reinforcing my confidence in this match and my excitement for what lies ahead.”
Saravanan Karunanithi
Saravanan Karunanithi, Group Chief Strategy Officer at iLink Digital, adds, “I’m excited about iLink’s partnership with Haefele. Alan and his team are dynamic, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. After visiting their Cape Town office, I’m confident in their potential to drive our growth in the UK and beyond. This acquisition marks a key milestone for iLink, making us a truly global company with a presence in Africa, Australia, and the UK. It’s a significant achievement and a testament to the hard work of everyone involved.”
With a team of about 3,000 professionals across 18 offices in 10 countries — including the USA, India, Mexico, Portugal, Argentina, the UAE, South Africa, and the UK — iLink Digital, alongside Haefele Software and its other group companies, is well-positioned to drive digital transformation on a global scale. By harnessing AI and modern technologies, iLink partners with industry leaders like Microsoft, Salesforce, AWS, UiPath, OutSystems, Databricks, and Confluent, earning widespread recognition and numerous accolades.
Ratheesh Krishnageeth
“I am excited about the addition of Haefele Software to the iLink family. Our global technology leadership is further solidified by this partnership, and it now puts us in a position to better serve our customers in Europe. Also, it allows us to provide our global customer base with more options and flexibility to drive meaningful business outcomes”, said Ratheesh Krishnageeth, CEO of Digital Engineering & AI at iLink Digital.
About iLink Digital
Established in 2002, iLink Digital is a premier provider of AI-driven digital transformation services, helping organizations leverage technology to improve business outcomes. iLink Digital delivers comprehensive solutions across Product Engineering, Data Engineering and Analytics, Cloud Operations and Services, Business Applications Consulting, and RPA Consulting. With over two decades of experience in the IT industry, iLink Digital addresses numerous high-growth opportunities throughout its Innovate-Build-Manage lifecycle.
For more information about iLink Digital and its innovative solutions, please visit the website iLink Digital.
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About Haefele Software
Haefele Software was founded by Alan Haefele, a software expert with 25 years of experience in development, architecture, and business analysis. He holds a Bachelor of Business Science with Honors in Computer Science from the University of Cape Town and has worked across industries including retail packaging, neuromarketing, Martech, and financial services. For the past two decades, he has split his time between London and Cape Town with his wife and four children, growing Haefele Software into a boutique Microsoft consultancy.
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