Lightrock Netherlands B.V. Boosts Holdings in WEX Inc.

Hedge fund increases stake in business services provider by 42.7% in Q4

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:06am

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Lightrock Netherlands B.V., a hedge fund, grew its holdings in WEX Inc. (NYSE:WEX) by 42.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company's latest SEC filing. The firm now owns 62,500 shares of the business services provider's stock, making it the 25th largest holding in its portfolio.

Why it matters

This filing provides insight into the investment strategies and portfolio decisions of Lightrock Netherlands B.V., a notable institutional investor. The significant increase in its WEX position suggests the fund sees growth potential in the business services company, which provides payment processing and fleet management solutions.

The details

Lightrock Netherlands B.V. purchased an additional 18,700 shares of WEX during the fourth quarter, bringing its total stake to 62,500 shares. This represents approximately 0.18% of WEX's outstanding shares, valued at $9.311 million as of the most recent SEC filing.

Lightrock Netherlands B.V. filed its 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2025 on April 16, 2026.

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