Life & Mobility has attracted investor Bolster Investment Partners
August 2026 — Life & Mobility, a leading developer and manufacturer of premium mobility and rehabilitation solutions, has welcomed Bolster Investment Partners as a new shareholder. The partnership provides Life & Mobility with a strong long-term partner to support the company’s next phase of growth, with a continued focus on product innovation, strengthening its leading market position and further international expansion. The company’s mission remains to enhance the mobility, independence and quality of life of end users through innovative, sustainable and circular mobility solutions designed for multiple life cycles.
Bolster will support Life & Mobility in executing its long-term growth strategy, including further international expansion, continued focus on product innovation and the development of user-centric mobility products. Together with the existing management team, Bolster aims to further accelerate the company’s growth while preserving the entrepreneurial culture and customer-focused approach that have underpinned Life & Mobility’s success.
Life & Mobility designs, develops and manufactures innovative mobility products that enhance the independence and quality of life of end users. Headquartered in Doetinchem, the Netherlands, Life & Mobility has grown into one of Europe’s leading players in the premium mobility aids market. The company’s strong market position is built on its in-house R&D capabilities, focus on product quality and user-centric product innovation, as well as a differentiated ESG proposition centered around refurbishment, product longevity and circular mobility solutions.
Bolster Investment Partners is a Dutch long-term investment firm that partners with founder-led and family-owned businesses through both minority and majority investments. Bolster invests in exceptional Dutch companies with a clear strategic focus, proven business models and strong growth potential. Since 1982, Bolster has successfully partnered with more than 100 companies, supporting management teams in achieving sustainable long-term growth.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins’ team in the Netherlands acted as the exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to the shareholders of Life & Mobility throughout the transaction. Oaklins advised the shareholders in identifying the right long-term partner to support the company’s next phase of growth. As part of the transaction, Oaklins’ debt advisory team successfully arranged the acquisition financing, demonstrating Oaklins’ ability to deliver fully integrated corporate finance solutions. The transaction further demonstrates Oaklins’ strong track record in the healthcare sector and long-standing relationship with Life & Mobility, combining deep sector expertise with hands-on execution to deliver successful outcomes for entrepreneurial businesses.
René Ploum
CEO, Life & Mobility
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