January 30th, 2025
Thanks to this consolidation and the partnership with Smile Invest, dgtgroup is well-positioned to realize its ambitions. With a focus on a buy-and-build strategy, the group aims to grow into a market leader in Digital Signage and Smart Office Solutions across the Benelux and Europe. A key component of this strategy is the further rollout and positioning of Centoview, an advanced Digital Signage Content Management Software (CMS) solution that helps businesses communicate efficiently and effectively.
With a team of 45 enthusiastic and experienced employees, dgtgroup is committed to providing customers with innovative solutions that offer complete peace of mind. The group offers a comprehensive package of full-service digital signage, interactive solutions, and collaboration tools. This includes the entire process from design, installation, financing, maintenance, and monitoring to CMS software, ICT integration, content creation, and the comprehensive management of digital signage and smart office solutions.
The services are delivered under a unique Digital Signage-as-a-Service (DaaS) model, ensuring customers receive high-quality, scalable, and tailor-made solutions. dgtgroup collaborates with leading clients across various sectors, where digital interaction through audio and video provides clear added value.
Jan Bussels, CEO and founder of Digitopia, remains active in his current role and looks to the future with confidence: “This partnership is a logical step in our growth strategy and marks a new chapter in our development. Smile Invest’s involvement is a testament to the strength of our company, our team, and our vision. With their expertise, international network, and entrepreneurial spirit, we can accelerate the realization of our ambitious plans. From the first contact, there was a clear connection between our teams, and I am confident that this partnership will enable us to further strengthen our position as a market leader.”
Bart Cauberghe and Thomas Dewever, managing partners at Smile Invest, share their enthusiasm about the collaboration: “We are impressed by Digitopia’s strong growth trajectory and the leadership of Jan and his team. Digitopia has established itself as a respected market leader in Belgium, with a solid reputation for technological expertise and customer focus that are key elements of the company’s DNA. We look forward to working with the team to further grow dgtgroup and to add new strategic partners to the group.”
About Smile Invest (www.smile-invest.com)
Smile Invest (Smart Money for Innovation Leaders) is a European evergreen investment firm with over €500 million in assets under management. The fund is backed by 40 entrepreneurial families with a long-term focus and is dedicated to innovative growth companies. The three main investment themes are advanced technology, healthcare & wellbeing, and environment. From its offices in Leuven and The Hague, Smile Invest currently supports a portfolio of 15 companies, with the aim of helping ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams realize their growth plans.
