About Smile invest
Smile Invest: Smart Money for Innovation Leaders
Smile Invest is a venture capital firm that provides smart money to innovative growth companies. The company was founded in 2017 and has since then been investing in startups that have the potential to disrupt industries and change the world.
At Smile Invest, we believe that innovation is the key to success in today's fast-paced business environment. We are committed to supporting entrepreneurs who are passionate about their ideas and have a vision for the future. Our team of experienced professionals works closely with our portfolio companies, providing them with not only financial support but also strategic guidance and operational expertise.
Our investment philosophy is based on three core principles: innovation, impact, and sustainability. We invest in companies that are developing innovative solutions to real-world problems, creating positive social or environmental impact, and building sustainable businesses for the long term.
We focus on four main sectors: health & wellbeing, energy & environment, mobility & logistics, and digital transformation. These sectors represent some of the most promising areas of innovation today and offer significant growth opportunities for our portfolio companies.
One of our key strengths is our network of partners and co-investors. We work closely with other venture capital firms, corporate investors, accelerators, incubators, universities, research institutes, government agencies, and industry associations to identify promising startups early on and help them grow faster.
We also provide value-added services such as market research & analysis; product development & testing; customer acquisition & retention; talent recruitment & retention; legal & regulatory compliance; financial management & reporting; fundraising & exit planning.
Our investment process is rigorous but flexible. We typically invest between €1 million - €10 million per round in seed-stage or early-stage startups with a proven concept or prototype but still need funding to scale up their operations or enter new markets. We prefer equity investments but can also provide debt financing if appropriate.
We evaluate each opportunity based on its market potential, technology readiness, team quality, business model viability, competitive landscape, and exit potential. We also assess the social or environmental impact of the company and its alignment with our values.
Once we decide to invest in a company, we work closely with its management team to define clear goals and milestones for the next 12-24 months. We also provide ongoing support through regular meetings, workshops, coaching sessions, and introductions to our network.
Our track record speaks for itself. Since our inception, we have invested in over 20 companies across Europe and North America. Our portfolio includes companies such as Sentiance (AI-powered behavioral analytics), EnergyVision (smart grid solutions), FibriCheck (mobile heart monitoring), Ugentec (DNA analysis software), Limecraft (cloud-based video production), among others.
We are proud of the impact that our portfolio companies are making in their respective markets. They have created hundreds of jobs; generated millions of euros in revenue; won numerous awards & recognitions; attracted follow-on investments from top-tier investors; and most importantly improved people's lives by solving real-world problems.
If you are an innovation leader looking for smart money to take your startup to the next level or a co-investor looking for a reliable partner with a proven track record in venture capital investing then Smile Invest is your best choice! Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals!