Smile Invest co-invests in the Frisian innovative construction group Bouwgroep Dijkstra Draisma alongside lead investor Parcom. Audeo acted as legal counsel to Smile Invest.
Bouwgroep Dijkstra Draisma is an end-to-end, innovative provider of turnkey construction solutions and services with a wide range of offering in healthcare, education, recreation, offices and housing. From its head office in Dokkum (Friesland), the company has transformed in recent years from a contractor to a provider that takes responsibility for the entire process. With a targeted focus on innovation and sustainability, the company is actively contributing to the energy transition in the Netherlands.
Smile Invest (Smart Money for Innovation Leaders) is a European evergreen investment fund with €350 million assets under management, financed by 40 entrepreneurial families and with a long term focus on innovative growth companies. Smile Invest invests in companies that have a strong focus on core themes, such as digitalisation, innovation in healthcare and sustainability. From its offices in Leuven and The Hague the team partners with hidden champions to help them realise their vision and ambitions.