🚀 Kicking off the year with exciting news! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Digitopia - dgtgroup! A big thank you to Jan Bussels, Sylvie Van de Leest, Luc Van Lommel, Jochen Deldaele and the entire team for the opportunity to embark on this next growth phase together. We also want to extend our appreciation to the teams at PwC Belgium, Eight Advisory Benelux , and Stibbe for their invaluable support in making this deal happen. Looking forward to an exciting journey ahead! https://lnkd.in/eqnWA_db
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Smile Invest is an independent European evergreen investment firm that invests in ambitious growth companies. With over €500m of AUM, we focus on 3 core investment themes: advanced technologies, healthcare & wellbeing, and environment. Our investors are more than 40 successful private entrepreneurs and managers with a focus on long term sustainable value creation. Our holding period will usually be 5 years or longer. Whether as minority or majority investor, we partner with profitable, growing companies with a proven track record. We have offices in Belgium and the Netherlands and focus on investments in Western Europe.
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📢 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗦𝗗'𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 Under Smile Invest's ownership, SmartSD Benelux has transformed into a market leader in B2B security and fire safety solutions, expanding across the Benelux and France. The company’s innovative digital platform and strong technical support drove 20% annual growth, tripled EBITDA, and secured a 49% IRR. SmartSD was recently sold to Cobepa, marking a major milestone. Kudos to Bart Cauberghe and the team for their exceptional work in driving SmartSD’s success, which earned Best Mid Cap Private Equity Exit at the 2024 M&A Awards. Excited to see what’s next for SmartSD as they expand further across Europe! 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eTQf347R
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As 2024 comes to a close, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our 14 portfolio companies and their dedicated teams for their hard work, commitment, and collaborative spirit 🙏 🙏 🙏 . This year has been exceptionally dynamic for Smile Invest, marked by two significant exits, two new platform acquisitions and several strategic add-on transactions. We are excited about the promising developments in our pipeline as we prepare to launch into 2025. We eagerly anticipate further partnerships with ambitious entrepreneurs who are committed to grow, innovate, and challenge the status quo. A special thank you goes to the incredible Smile Invest team! Happy end of year holidays 🎄 🎅 Portfolio companies: 4ITEGO Bouwgroep Dijkstra Draisma Cargo Floor B.V. EFFECT Photonics FMTC Safety Group Hospidex IGS GeboJagema MAGNUM Heating B.V. MedEnvision miDiagnostics Oldelft Ultrasound Sentech | the sensor integrators SmartSD Benelux Tenten Solar Dream team: Ad Notenboom Audrey Duncan Bart Cauberghe Davy Louwers Felix Doorenbos Henri De Vil Ivo Vincente Joost van Wijk Jozefien W. Marie-Charlotte Cosyns Nicolas Costers Stijn Van Loock Thomas Dewever Tom Vertregt
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We are thrilled to announce a significant recognition for our team! This award 🏆 🏆 🏆 is a testament to the fruitful partnership between SmartSD Benelux and Smile Invest. Our gratitude goes to the team of SmartSD Benelux and to Cobepa for recognizing the value and our continued collaboration today to drive the further success! #teamwork #collaboration #Topteam: Ad Notenboom Audrey Duncan Bart Cauberghe Davy Louwers Felix Doorenbos Henri De Vil Ivo Vincente Joost van Wijk Jozefien W. Marie-Charlotte Cosyns Nicolas Costers Stijn Van Loock Thomas Dewever Tom Vertregt
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Congrats to the SmartSD Benelux team!
𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐒𝐃 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐭 𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐎 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 - SmartSD heeft de overname van DERO Security Products (DERO) afgerond. DERO, gevestigd in Eindhoven, is een distributeur van beveiligingsapparatuur in de Benelux en is gespecialiseerd in het leveren van beveiligingsproducten voor installateurs en integrators. 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨: https://lnkd.in/eUqjRP9i Cees van Ommen Stefan Schreurs Leo Rooijackers Wim du Pon Dero Security Products B.V.
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We are proud to be nominated for the Best Mid Cap Private Equity exit 🏆! Congratulations to the SmartSD Benelux team, Cobepa and all advisors involved in the deal Rothschild, Deloitte, Roland Berger, JonesDay, JSA, PWC, White&Case and BCG! Looking forward to the celebration at the M&A Awards event!
✨ Announcing 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗦 for the M&A Awards 2024 ✨ On November 28 we celebrate excellence in M&A, corporate finance, private equity and venture capital at the seventh edition of the Belgian M&A Awards. The jury has selected 18 outstanding deals across six categories. 🏆 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Indosuez Wealth Management acquires Degroof Petercam CMB.TECH acquires Euronav SHURGARD Self-Storage acquires Lok’nStore 🏆 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Axcent of Scandinavia and SKEL acquire INNO Gedeon Richter acquires Estetra and Neuralis Vandemoortele Group acquires Banneton Bakery 🏆 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Baltisse exits World Of Talents Summit Partners exits CluePoints Warburg Pincus LLC exits aion and Vodeno 🏆 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Apheon exits Dolciaria Acquaviva Marlin Equity Partners partially exits Rydoo Smile Invest exits SmartSD Benelux 🏆 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 - 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Aikido Security Henchman, part of LexisNexis TechWolf 🏆 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 - 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Agomab Cognivia PANTERA For the Lifetime Achievement Award, introduced in 2023, we don’t announce any nominees. The winner will be revealed and celebrated during the gala evening. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/diewD-w 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆'𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀? 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁: https://lnkd.in/eN-TVEpW 🥂 We look forward to celebrating the achievements of these remarkable deals and announcing the winners during the gala evening! For more information and to secure your tables, visit MAawards.be. A special acknowledgment to our esteemed jury for their invaluable work and dedication in selecting the nominees for this year’s awards! Lieve Creten, Renaat Berckmoes, Pierre Demaerel, Philippe Haspeslagh, Sophie Manigart, Michael Sephiha and An Vermeersch. We would also like to extend our gratitude to PwC Belgium for hosting the jury meeting and providing a welcoming space. Thank you to our Principal Sponsor Ansarada, our Platinum Partner of the M&A Community PwC Belgium, our Knowledge Partner Vlerick Business School.
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Great news! Our portfolio company 4ITEGO and its group companies Innoptus and Infinite Simulation Systems are extending their contract as name sponsor of the Innoptus Solar Team. The team has been incredible successful with two recent wins in both the Sasol Solar Challenge and the iLumen European Solar Challenge - iESC, as well as the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge earlier this year. Keep up the good work! #innovation #entrepreneurship https://lnkd.in/eKF5yxyE
🌞 Exciting News! 🌞 We are thrilled to announce the extension of 4ITEGO Group's main sponsorship with the Innoptus Solar Team for another two years! Following an incredibly successful year, including victories at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge , the Sasol Solar Challenge , and the iLumen European Solar Challenge - iESC , we’re proud to continue supporting the team as they aim for a third consecutive world title in 2025! 🌍🏆 With the backing of Innoptus and Infinite Simulation Systems , providing world-class software and expertise, the team will once again push the boundaries of solar technology with a brand-new solar car. Let’s go for the hattrick! ⚡ #SolarChallenge #Innovation #Engineering #Sustainability #Teamwork #InnoptusSolarTeam #WorldSolarChallenge
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We are thrilled to announce that Henri De Vil has joined Smile Invest as our newest Investment Associate! He joins us from Rothschild & Co Belgium, where he was mainly active on M&A transactions across various sectors, with a focus on Healthcare. In his spare time, Henri enjoys engaging in sports, meeting new people and going out with friends. Welcome aboard Henri! 🙌 #entrepreneursforentrepreneurs
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Curious about how Industry 4.0 is revolutionizing the production of complex molds used to make drug delivery devices and other healthcare applications? Check out this insightful article on how our portfolio company, IGS GeboJagema, is leading the way!”
Published online: "IMPLEMENTING INDUSTRY 4.0: LESSONS LEARNED OVER TWO DECADES". Read the full ONdrugDelivery article 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9EHMg6y "Herman Rusch and Rob van den Brand present four lessons for implementing Industry 4.0 technology and practices in the drug delivery industry, which IGS GeboJagema has learned during its own journey to Industry 4.0 over the past 20 years."
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Another step in the growth story of IGS GeboJagema as the leading high precision multi cavity mold maker for the healthcare industry. #healthcare #growth #innovation
Very exciting news from IGS GeboJagema! We are proud to announce the rental of a new 2,000m² space at the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) in Eindhoven. This expansion is a strategic move to accommodate the company’s significant growth and to ensure sufficient capacity for the foreseeable future. Read the full story here; https://lnkd.in/eUk4a3Fr #IGSGeboJagema #Brainportindustriescampus #expansion #BIC #Brainporteindhoven #mouldmaking