An investment company

Sofina is an investment company, listed on Euronext Brussels. Our mission is to partner with leading entrepreneurs and families, backing them with patient capital and supportive advice to foster sustainable growth of their businesses. Sofina has investments in Europe, Asia and the United States in various sectors.

An investment company

Purpose & patience

Founded over a century ago, we have evolved from our industrial beginnings into who we are today:

an investment company with family DNA and global reach.

We have learned that lasting value is rarely created in a single moment or strategic move, it's the result of sustained intentional effort over time.

Purpose & Patience

For entrepreneurs to build businesses that create value, they need partners prepared to go the distance.

And for people to build partnerships that create value, they need trust and mutual understanding, with aligned incentives and the right intentions.

This is the reason we exist.

Purpose & patience

80+

Employees across our 4 offices

3

Regions

5

Sectors of focus

2

Complementary investment styles

HOW WE INVEST

We invest thematically and thoughtfully, with a diversified approach across different sectors, geographies and investment styles.

Alongside likeminded entrepreneurs and partners who share our values and vision for the world.

Our role is to offer patient capital, supportive advice and long-term view to drive lasting growth.

Increasing prosperity, opportunity and sustainability.

How we invest
Purpose & Values

PURPOSE & VALUES

Our purpose is to create enduring value, for everyone. 

In practice, this means putting our relationships on par with our returns. Providing solid support when times get tough, and prioritising stakeholder success in all our decisions.

Our investments are stories of the power of these relationships.

Good people doing great things. Together.

Our history

Our history

Founded more than 125 years ago as an engineering conglomerate.

Meet the team

Team

Meet the team

Leadership Council, Investment team, Tax & Legal team, Corporate teams

Meet the board of directors

Board

Meet the board of directors

A diverse, international, experienced board safeguards our mission and culture, and guides our strategy and successful execution.

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