DISA Global Solutions, a Houston-based background screening and employee compliance services provider, acquired Validata Group, a background screening company headquartered in Amsterdam, North Holland.

The deal, which aims to expand DISA Global Solutions’ presence across Europe and strengthen its global capabilities, closed on Feb. 1

“The acquisition of Validata Group is a milestone in our journey towards global leadership in the background screening sector,” DISA Global Solutions President and CEO John Peterson said in a press release.

“Validata’s advanced technological platform, combined with its team's extensive knowledge of European and global compliance, will enable us to offer an even broader range of services. This partnership expands our geographic reach and enriches the quality of our offerings to clients worldwide.”

Validata Group, founded in 2009, serves several sectors including financial, retail, healthcare and business.

“We are proud of the fact that DISA is committed to leveraging the Validata team and our state-of-the-art screening software in their quest to expand their global capabilities. This partnership also enables us to better serve our international clients via expanded services and capabilities, and that was something we were looking for in a partner,” Validata Group Managing Director Harm Voogt said in a press release.

The move follows DISA Global Solutions’ August 2023 acquisition of Signum Consulting, a Germany-based pre-employment screening and risk/compliance management firm.

Founded in 1986, DISA Global Solutions’ services include background screening, drug and alcohol testing, occupational medicine and testing, safety training and transportation compliance.