Cobepa Acquires Majority Stake in SmartSD
March 28, 2024
Cobepa has acquired a majority stake in SmartSD, a Breda-based B2B distributor of security and fire-safety solutions, in partnership with SmartSD's founders, management and existing investor Smile Invest (which remains a minority shareholder). The investment will support SmartSD's continued organic growth, pan‑European expansion through M&A, and further development of its digital e‑commerce platform and service offerings.
- Buyers
- Cobepa
- Targets
- SmartSD
- Sellers
- Smile Invest
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Brabant, Netherlands
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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