Overview
Smile Invest is a European investment company focused on companies headquartered in the Benelux, with around forty entrepreneurial families as investors. The company targets businesses in advanced technology, healthcare and wellness innovation, environment, and B2B services, operating with an open-ended, evergreen structure.
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- Together with the team, I am extremely proud to share this important moment for MedEnvision. Our new partnership with TA Associates marks a major milestone, and we are grateful for the trust and commitment that made it possible. We are very much looking forward to building an ever-stronger company, one that supports orthopaedic surgeons in their daily mission to help patients worldwide move freely. Dries Goyens Chief Executive Officer MedEnvision TA Associates - Smile Invest
- TA is pleased to announce a strategic investment in MedEnvision, a Belgian medtech company. MedEnvision’s Efficient Surgery (ESY) solution, built around its Gripper™ and EsySuit™ products, standardizes workflows for hip, knee, and shoulder replacement procedures. As healthcare providers seek to improve outcomes and operational efficiency, we believe MedEnvision’s advanced technology and commitment to innovation position the Company well to meet the evolving needs of orthopedic surgical teams and hospitals. We look forward to
- Together with the team, I am extremely proud to share this important moment for MedEnvision. Our new partnership with TA Associates marks a major milestone, and we are grateful for the trust and commitment that made it possible. We are very much looking forward to building an ever-stronger company, one that supports orthopaedic surgeons in their daily mission to help patients worldwide move freely. Dries Goyens Chief Executive Officer MedEnvision Smile Invest - TA Associates
- Amerikaanse miljoenen voor Kempense operatiespecialist MedEnvisionHet investeringsfonds TA Associates wordt de nieuwe meerderheidsaandeelhouder van MedEnvision, een bedrijf uit Westerlo dat gespecialiseerd is in instrumenten die chirurgen en verplegers helpen bij orthopedische operaties. Het Belgische Smile Invest, de oprichters en het management herinvesteren mee.
De Tijd Ondernemen · 22 Oct 2026
- We’re proud to share that TA Associates has agreed to invest in MedEnvision as its new majority shareholder. The existing shareholders (the founders, management and Smile Invest) are all reinvesting significantly. 🚀 Since we partnered in 2024, MedEnvision has accelerated its US growth, more than doubled its sales, strengthened its presence in more than 26 countries, and expanded its Efficient Surgery (ESY) solution (Gripper™, EsySuit™ and retractors) from hip to knee and shoulder surgery. These tools make orthopaedic surgery easier,
- We’re proud to share that TA Associates has agreed to invest in MedEnvision as its new majority shareholder. The existing shareholders (the founders, management and Smile Invest) are all reinvesting significantly. 🚀 Since we partnered in 2024, MedEnvision has accelerated its US growth, more than doubled its sales, strengthened its presence in more than 26 countries, and expanded its Efficient Surgery (ESY) solution (Gripper™, EsySuit™ and retractors) from hip to knee and shoulder surgery. These tools make orthopaedic surgery easier,
- We are proud to announce two important steps for our portfolio companies in Southeast Asia! 🌏🚀 Two companies in the Smile Invest portfolio have recently expanded into Malaysia 🔹 Techwell Group is expanding with the acquisition of Conquest, a Malaysian specialist in high-end connectivity solutions. Conquest becomes a sister company of Sentech | the sensor integrators and Zilvertron | Smart Motion Solutions, bringing sensing, motion and connectivity together within the group. This strengthens Techwell’s position as an
- Last week we spent two inspiring days in Maastricht with our portfolio companies and WAIMAKERS, diving deep into the real-world impact of Artificial Intelligence. Dozens of ideas, plenty of hands-on AI building and a group of enthusiasts ready to turn inspiration into action. Thanks to WAIMAKERS for the sharp guidance and to everyone who joined us! The mix of learning, experimenting and fun made it a standout experience. We’re proud of the momentum created and excited to see how these ideas will grow in the months ahead.
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