Sofina
Investment Details
Investor Type
Private Equity
Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Venture Capital, Fixed Income (Debt and Bonds), Hedge Funds, Real Estate
Stage Focus
Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed
Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, China, India, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium, Southeast Asia
Industries Focus
- Financial Services
- Energy
- Consumer Goods
- Media
- Finance
- Insurance
- Education
- Private Equity
- E-commerce
- B2B
- Healthcare and Life Sciences
- Services
- Communications
- Property Development
- Digital Transformation
- Consumer and Retail
- Industry
- Digital
- Telecommunication
- Banks and Insurance
- Food Distribution
- Sustainable Supply Chains
- Satellite Operations
Investment Size:
5,000,000 to 30,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 1898
Sofina is a family-run investment company listed on Euronext Brussels, investing patient capital in growing companies across Europe, Asia, and the United States. Founded in 1898, Sofina has a long history of supporting entrepreneurs and families with long-term partnerships. The company employs three complementary investment styles: Sofina Direct (long-term minority investments), Sofina Growth (investments in fast-growing businesses), and Sofina Private Funds (venture and growth capital funds). Its portfolio spans multiple sectors including consumer and retail, digital transformation, education, healthcare and life sciences, and sustainable supply chains. Sofina typically holds minority stakes, seeks board representation, and maintains investments for 10 to 12 years, supporting growth, acquisitions, and shareholder liquidity. The company has offices in Brussels, Luxembourg, Singapore, and London, and is listed on Euronext Brussels with a market capitalization of approximately €9.59 billion. As of June 30, 2025, Sofina's net asset value was €9.8 billion. The firm is led by CEO Harold Y. Boel and employs approximately 85 professionals across its offices. Sofina's mission is to provide patient and supportive capital, helping families and entrepreneurs develop their businesses and create enduring value for everyone. The company's values emphasize the importance of entrepreneurial talent and families as major drivers of progress and innovation globally. Sofina's investment approach is characterized by a long-term orientation, aiming to foster the long-term growth of its partners' endeavors. The company is headquartered at Rue de l’Industrie, 31, 1040 Brussels, Belgium, and can be contacted via email at info@sofinagroup.com or by phone at +32 2 551 06 11. For more information, visit their website at www.sofinagroup.com.
Requirements
- Sofina seeks to partner with leading entrepreneurs and families, backing them with patient capital and supportive advice to foster sustainable growth of their businesses.
- Focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Preference for minority ownership stakes
- Interest in long-term partnerships (10-12 years)
- Support for growth, acquisitions, and shareholder liquidity
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