Cobepa S.A. Provides Growth Equity to Precision Orthopedics

Cobepa Acquires Majority Stake in SmartSD

March 28, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

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.

Cobepa Makes Growth Investment in Reaction Biology

March 16, 2022

Healthcare Services

Cobepa S.A. completed a growth investment in Reaction Biology to support expansion of the CRO's drug discovery capabilities and global footprint. The transaction includes financing from Golub Capital and coincides with the appointment of John H. Johnson as Reaction Biology's CEO.

Cobepa Acquires Majority Stake in Salice S.p.A.

June 28, 2022

Manufacturing

Belgian investment company Cobepa has acquired a majority stake in Salice S.p.A., the Italian family-owned manufacturer of furniture fittings, opening systems and wardrobe accessories. The Salice family will remain minority shareholders and retain management roles as Cobepa aims to support Salice's geographic expansion and new market penetration to accelerate growth.

Cobepa Acquires Majority Stake in Itineris

June 23, 2025

Software

Cobepa has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Itineris, a Ghent-based provider of customer information systems and utility software. Existing institutional investors PMV, Gimv, Smartfin and SFPIM will exit, while founder and CEO Edgard Vermeersch remains the largest non-institutional shareholder; the investment is intended to accelerate growth, expand Itineris' global footprint, and strengthen its software capabilities for water and energy utilities.

Cobepa Acquires Eagle Fire

July 16, 2025

Industrial Services

Cobepa S.A. has completed the acquisition of Eagle Fire, a Richmond, Virginia-based provider of fire and life safety services, in partnership with Eagle Fire management. The investment — with previous majority owner Rosewood Private Investments remaining a meaningful investor — is intended to accelerate Eagle Fire's organic and inorganic growth and expand its geographic reach and capabilities across the southeastern U.S.

Cobepa Reinforces Stake and FFP Takes Minority Interest in International SOS

February 1, 2021

Healthcare Services

Belgian investment firm Cobepa has reinforced its shareholding in International SOS while French investor FFP has acquired a minority interest in the company. The investment underlines long-term support for International SOS, a global provider of medical prevention, security and emergency assistance services operating across dozens of countries.