Welvaartsfonds invests in Fietsen Wildiers to support acquisitions of Fietsen Gaethofs and Raida

Cresco is proud to announce that it has acted as counsel to Welvaartsfonds in the equity financing of Fietsen Wildiers.

Fietsen Wildiers is one of Belgium’s leading bicycle retailers, operating a growing network of stores across Flanders. It offers a wide range of bicycles, e-bikes, and cycling accessories, as well as providing leasing options for both private customers and companies.

The new capital injection supported Fietsen Wildiers’ strategic expansion through the acquisitions of Fietsen Gaethofs and Raida. These acquisitions make Fietsen Wildiers the largest bicycle chain in Belgium, strengthening its market position and enabling further growth and consolidation in the Belgian cycling retail sector.

The deal team, led by David Dessers, consisted of Rutger Duden and Amber Van Cauwenbergh.

Special thanks to Roald Borré, Els Lamberts and Anne-Sofie Bogaerts for their continued trust in Cresco.

Congratulations to Kris Voet, Tim Wildiers, Cédric de Kerchove and Valérie Le Duc on this exciting milestone!

More information on this transaction can be found in De Tijd.

For any further information or questions, please contact David Dessers.

Team

David Dessers
Founding Partner
Rutger Duden
Associate
Amber Van Cauwenbergh
Associate

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