Freiburg, October 14, 2025 – BLOK exclusively advised the shareholders of VetStage GmbH on the succession process leading to its sale to The Holding Club. Headquartered in Freiburg, VetStage began as a specialized job board for the veterinary sector. Since 2019, under the leadership of Christopher Waldner, the company has undergone a comprehensive transformation and has developed into the leading digital marketplace for the veterinary ecosystem in the DACH region, now with over 40,000 registered professionals and young talents as well as nearly 1,000 veterinary practices and clinics.

As part of a strategically planned corporate development, the shareholders of VetStage decided to bring on board The Holding Club, an experienced and growth-oriented partner. Together, they aim to set the course for the next growth phase – with the clear objective of further expanding market leadership and driving digitalization in the veterinary industry.

The Holding Club is a long-term investor that preserves and actively develops software legacies. The company acquires and strengthens medium-sized software firms, providing them with a lasting home, fresh impulses, and access to an international network of experts.

With the entry of the new shareholder, not only is the long-term security of the company’s future ensured, but the opportunity has also been created to further develop the existing range of services more quickly and effectively and to push forward international expansion.

Christopher Waldner, Managing Partner of VetStage, explains: “For us, it was crucial to find a partner who shares our vision and takes VetStage to the next level together with us. In The Holding Club, we have found exactly that partner. Thanks to their many years of expertise with fast-growing companies in the B2B software sector, we are confident that we are ideally positioned to achieve our ambitious goals. A special thanks goes to BLOK, who supported us throughout the entire process with the highest professionalism, strategic foresight, and tireless commitment, and achieved an outstanding result for us.”

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