AlpInvest Partners

Hans Anders is a leading optical and hearing device retailer in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Sweden. With a network of 430 stores, the group focuses on providing affordable eyewear and hearing solutions. Hans Anders has established itself as the number one optical and number three hearing device retailer in the Netherlands, number two in Belgium, and number four in Sweden after acquiring Direkt Optik in 2013. Since entering the French market in 2006, the company has experienced rapid growth and is recognized as one of the fastest-growing chains in the industry.

Impress Software Solutions, Inc. specializes in developing packaged integration applications that facilitate the integration of project management and geographical information systems with SAP. Its notable products include Impress for EPM, which enables synchronization of project-related data between SAP PM/PS and Microsoft Project or Primavera, and Impress for GIS, which links SAP assets with GIS features to maintain consistent asset information across systems. The company addresses critical needs in plant turnarounds, routine maintenance, information technology, capital projects, and spatial asset management. Serving a diverse range of industries including energy and utilities, oil and gas, aerospace and defense, chemicals, and engineering and construction, Impress Software has established strategic partnerships with recognized entities such as Accenture, ESRI, Microsoft, Primavera, and SAP. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company also has offices in Hannover, Germany, and Huizerstraatweg, the Netherlands, and operates as a subsidiary of Impress Software GmbH.