Bucharest, 12 February 2026 – Zitec, leader in the IT and digital transformation, announces the acquisition of the Romanian company Equilobe, a technology company recognized in the market for its stability and for delivering high value and quality to its partners.
This partnership brings together two Romanian technology companies with a similar culture and values, a track record of successful joint projects, and a shared vision of taking on the role of a responsible strategic and technical partner directly involved in clients' success. The combination creates one of the strongest hubs of .NET capabilities in Romania, consolidating Zitec's position as a key partner for complex solutions based on Microsoft technologies.
"Equilobe brings a valuable portfolio of international clients, particularly from mature markets such as Germany and the Netherlands. This move directly supports Zitec's strategy of accelerated international expansion, complementing the company's existing presence and operations in Western Europe."
Alex Lăpușan, CEO and Co-founder of Zitec.
A key element of this partnership is the integration of Equilobe's founders, Cătălin Criveteanu and Dan Badea, into Zitec's management team, ensuring continuity and a shared commitment to excellence.
Dan Badea will take over the coordination of Zitec's .NET department, a central technological pillar for the company, while Cătălin Crivețeanu will take on a key role in the area of consulting services.
"What unites us with Zitec is a shared vision of software services. We strongly believe in long-term strategic partnerships that bring real impact to the client's business, as opposed to the 'body leasing' model. We resonate strongly with the intensity and dedication with which Alex and Simona built Zitec, and we are motivated by the conviction that, together, we will achieve even greater success in the markets of Central and Western Europe," said Equilobe's founders. "This new structure will allow us to deliver responsibly within client accounts and to scale complex projects, with a market leader alongside us that understands the foundation of a strategic partnership."
In addition to integrating the founders, the Zitec team is expanding with specialists from Equilobe who bring a high level of experience covering the entire product lifecycle, from design and UX through to engineering and DevOps. This addition is fundamental to Zitec's strategy, which is based on attracting key competencies and seniority.
"The long-term success of such a strategic partnership is determined by cultural compatibility. In the Equilobe team we found a solid alignment with our values, built on respect and a passion for technology," emphasized Simona Lăpușan, Co-CEO and Co-founder of Zitec. "For us, the stability of the team is the guarantee of the quality we deliver to our partners. We wish a warm welcome to our new colleagues."
"We have been working for some time on our growth strategy through M&A, and the union with Equilobe is a natural continuation of this effort," added Alex Lăpușan. "This acquisition is part of a series of similar actions, after Zitec successfully integrated the teams and portfolios of Inotec, Cloud Bit, Bright, Symbolic and Under Development Office starting in 2016. We are consolidating the market alongside a remarkable technical team, and we remain actively open to other valuable companies in Romania that share our long-term vision."