Smile Invest

Smile Invest is a European private equity firm established in 2017, focusing on innovative growth companies in Western Europe, particularly the Benelux region. The firm manages over €350 million in assets and is backed by approximately 40 entrepreneurial families and seasoned executives. Smile Invest operates as an evergreen fund, allowing for long-term investments without a fixed end date.

The firm's investment strategy centers on three key themes: advanced technologies, innovative healthcare, and environmental sustainability. Smile Invest seeks to partner with companies that demonstrate a strong vision and ambition to become market leaders. The firm is flexible in its investment approach, providing both majority and minority stakes, and offers various financing structures, including equity investments ranging from €5 million to €50 million.

Smile Invest's portfolio includes companies such as IGS GeboJagema, a leader in high-precision medical moulds, and dgtgroup, a digital signage and smart office solutions provider. The firm's open-ended structure and entrepreneurial backing enable it to support the growth ambitions of its portfolio companies effectively, leveraging the experience and networks of its investors to drive sustainable value creation.