Impulse Info Systems Chooses Gilde as Its Partner for the Future. Impulse Info Systems (“Impulse”), a developer of software applications (electronic health records) for the healthcare sector, has entered into a partnership with Gilde Equity Management (GEM) Benelux (“Gilde”). Through its software, Impulse supports a growing number of approximately 30,000 healthcare professionals on a daily basis. Gilde will leverage its capital and experience in the IT and software industry to strengthen Impulse and drive further growth. Founder Henk Koopman will remain involved in his current role as managing director and major shareholder. Impulse, founded in 1994 and based in Oldenzaal, provides software to a wide range of healthcare institutions. The company has built a strong reputation in mental health care, but it is also making significant strides in other segments. The innovative healthcare information system USER® enables healthcare institutions to fully automate the primary care process and significantly streamline financial administration and billing. The company continuously invests in the innovation and expansion of its software and services. In close collaboration with its clients, the company explores how the electronic health record can be used to improve the quality and efficiency of care. Since its founding in 1982, Gilde has gained extensive experience with successful and innovative companies in the software industry. Gilde has previously been involved with companies such as BlueCielo, Conclusion, PQR, and NSPYRE.
Source: Press release from Gilde Equity Management and Impulse Info Systems, May 2016
