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Our Mission
Together, we’ll innovate and shape the future of Europe’s economy with transformative B2B Software and AI solutions.
Smile Sail is an Evergreen Private Equity fund that supports ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams in growing into Software & AI Leaders ('Sail')

We invest in European based B2B Software and IT services companies and have a focus on three key areas: Healthcare, Financial & Business Services and Industry 5.0.
Backed by entrepreneurial families, we leverage deep industry expertise and operational excellence to support B2B Software and IT services companies in their ambition to become market leaders or expand their leadership position. We believe that companies that use data-driven business models and AI can create superior value for their customers.
Our entrepreneurial culture is embedded in every aspect of our operations – our investors, advisory board, investment committee, and operational team, all share this passion and drive.
€260 mio Evergreen Private Equity Fund
Smile Sail is an Evergreen Private Equity fund focusing on Software and AI entrepreneurs.
We aim to take a majority or minority position in European B2B Software and IT services businesses, and look to invest €5 to €50 million of equity.
Local Foundation, International Reach
Benelux based team with extensive experience in scaling software companies internationally.
Our sector experts on our advisory board bring deep industry experience, networks and offer valuable insights within our key areas of focus.
100% backed by Entrepreneurs
We are backed by 40+ Captains of Industry and Entrepreneurial families.
With this entrepreneurial DNA at our core, we invest more than just capital – we bring knowledge, experience, and a powerful network to every partnership.
True Partnerships
We build partnerships based on mutual respect, integrity, and best-in-class professionalism.
All at Smile Sail share the passion for building market leading companies in Software and AI through an approach that is both impactful and respectful.