M&A Deal Summary

Smile Invest Acquires IGS GeboJagema

On March 29, 2021, growth capital firm Smile Invest acquired plastics company IGS GeboJagema from Nordian Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Smile Invest’s 1st transaction in the Plastics sector.
  • This is Smile Invest’s 7th transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-03-29
Target IGS GeboJagema
Sector Plastics
Buyer(s) Smile Invest
Sellers(s) Nordian Capital Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

IGS GeboJagema

Eindhoven, Netherlands
IGS GeboJagema is specialized in the development, production, and validation of high-precision multi-cavity injection molds for plastic products. IGS GeboJagema is based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Smile Invest

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2017
PE ASSETS 350M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Smile Invest is a growth capital investment firm focused on the software, technology, healthcare, and consumer products/services sectors. The Firm targets opportunities across Western Europe, with an emphasis on companies in the Benelux region. Smile Invest will consider both majority or minority situations and seeks to commit €5 to €50 million in companies with up to €100 million of revenue. Smile Invest was formed in 2017 and is headquartered in Linden, Belgium.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 17
Sector: Plastics M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 3 of 4
Country: Netherlands M&A 7 of 12
Year: 2021 M&A 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-23 Hospidex

Tienen, Belgium

Hospidex is specialized in distribution and commercialization of medical equipment. Hospidex was founded in 1986 and is based in Tienen, Belgium.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-25 Sentech

Nieuwkuijk, Netherlands

Sentech specialises in the design and assembly of customised sensor solutions. Sentech’s products find their way worldwide in applications within the semiconductor industry as well as the automotive, healthcare and agrotech markets. Sentech was founded in 2000 and is based in Nieuwkuijk, Netherlands.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER
DESCRIPTION

Nordian Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring majority stakes in Dutch companies. The Firm targets profitable (€3 to €15 million), growth-oriented companies and looks for situations where it can invest €10 to €50 million per transaction. Nordian does not have any sector preferences. Nordian Capital Partners was established in 2014 and is headquartered in Amsterdam.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 16
Sector: Plastics M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 3 of 3
Country: Netherlands M&A 11 of 16
Year: 2021 M&A 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-22 BouWatch

Assen, Netherlands

BouWatch is a provider of security solutions for outdoor locations, e.g. construction sites, industrial infrastructure, events, or locations where high-value goods need to be kept safe and secure. BouWatch was founded in 2010 and is based in Assen, Netherlands.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-26 UTI

Rotterdam, Netherlands

UTI specializes in exporting and importing Full Container Load Cargo around the world. Apart from shipping both regular and temperature-controlled containers, UTI handles customs clearance and road transportation for more than 400 customers. UTI was founded in 1989 and is based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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