Houlihan Lokey Advises CADENAS

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that CADENAS, a leading central digital platform for digital twins, visual searches, and strategic parts management, has been acquired by KEYENCE Group, a Japanese market leader in the development and manufacturing of industrial automation and inspection equipment. The transaction closed on 20 May 2025.

Headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, CADENAS connects suppliers and parts users in technical product markets globally. The company’s innovative solutions enhance the efficiency of design and manufacturing processes, driving the digital transformation of industrial companies. Its proprietary 3Dfindit platform connects approximately 10 million users to a broad base of premier blue-chip customers from various end markets covering mechanical, electrical, and AEC components. CADENAS has more than 400 employees across 14 global offices.

CADENAS is taking this strategic step to further its mission of driving innovation and expanding its impact on customers and partners in a dynamic market. This move reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing its engineering platforms and delivering greater value through digital transformation. As the partnership moves forward, CADENAS will expand the portfolio and support KEYENCE Group’s mission: delivering superior technology and unmatched support to create lasting value for customers.

Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of CADENAS. This engagement highlights the firm’s continued momentum in the sector.

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