Strada Partners is a European growth-oriented investment firm founded by Bart Wouters and Matthias Vandepitte, who have a combined 25+ years of experience in private equity.
The team’s track record includes investments across industries, with a particular focus on software, tech-enabled service businesses and healthcare.
We build a concentrated portfolio of investments we can support over the longer term and provide with the necessary tools to compound growth on a pan-European level.
We provide patient capital, with impatience to succeed. We are not afraid of the road less travelled.
We are Strada, Partners for the journey.
We’re looking for a hands-on Co-founder & Co-CEO to launch Bloom in Germany or Switzerland and lead our expansion across the DACH region. You’ll take the lead in acquiring and growing healthcare practices, starting from the first deal, with the ambition to build something lasting, meaningful, and operationally excellent.
As the local face of Bloom, you will source and close opportunities, shape the leadership team, and take full ownership of performance. You’ll work directly with Bloom’s founders, Pierre Laffineur and Francis Forton, who bring deep entrepreneurial and investment experience, and a strong commitment to building high-quality healthcare platforms.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a true Co-founder role — with real equity, full operational responsibility, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in how care is delivered and scaled. We’re looking for someone who moves fast, builds trust, and is genuinely passionate about healthcare.
What do we expect from you?
You’ll lead the full find–buy–build journey: identifying high-quality acquisition targets, managing transactions from end to end, and scaling businesses post-integration. Together with Bloom’s founders, you’ll define a clear roadmap and take ownership of execution.
We expect you to build a strong local team, implement smart and scalable processes, and contribute to long-term growth in partnership with dedicated healthcare practices. You combine entrepreneurial drive with operational discipline and know how to navigate complexity without losing focus.
Above all, you lead with conviction and clarity. You bring energy, accountability, and a strong sense of purpose in working alongside medical professionals and growing their legacy.
What do we offer you?
This is a true Co-founder role at the helm of a growing European healthcare platform. You’ll join a small, ambitious team with the freedom to shape and scale the business in Germany or Switzerland, with the potential to expand further into Switzerland and Austria.
Bloom is backed by Strada Partners, a European investment firm focused on long-term value creation. You’ll benefit from experienced and committed investors, while enjoying full autonomy and working in close collaboration with Bloom’s central team and local practice leaders.
This is a long-term opportunity with real ownership. If you’re excited about building a business that improves care and creates value — with people, for people — this is your platform.
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