Our strategy
Purpose & Patience: we invest patient capital in growth companies managed by like-minded entrepreneurs and partners.
The Sofina way…
Strong relationships
We build strong and privileged relationships with entrepreneurs and partners who share our vision and values
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Pillars of our strategy
Active participation
We are active members of the governing bodies of our portfolio companies and have extensive experience and expertise in a wide range of strategic situations
Shared expertise and network
We bring expertise in our focus sectors through our guidance, our market knowledge and our international network
A responsible investor
We integrate ESG considerations into our decision-making process as well as in the assessment of the performance of our portfolio companies and support them in their initiatives
One team - one global portfolio
We manage our holdings as a single portfolio with one integrated team with the necessary skills and diversity to implement our strategy
…in action
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Complementary investment styles
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Focus sectors
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Key regions
- Investments as a minority shareholder: Sofina invests as a minority shareholder in private and listed companies with a long-term horizon.
- Diversified portfolio : Sofina has a diversified portfolio both at geographical and sector level through its three investment styles.
- Growth investor: Sofina aims to invest with a global footprint in growth companies based in Europe, Asia (India, China and Southeast Asia) and the US
Our ESG strategy
We are convinced that working towards having a positive impact on the environmental, societal and governance aspects (“ESG”) as a company and as an investor is not only what needs to be done, but will create sustainable value for our stakeholders and our portfolio companies.
Sofina as a company
Environment
We reduce our environmental footprint by limiting our energy consumption and promoting green mobility
Social
We promote diversity, inclusion and a collaborative organization
We build a fulfilling workplace for all involved and aim to be a responsible employer
We support permanent training, personal development and dynamic career management of our people through our growth mindset approach
We are socially engaged by supporting initiatives promoting cultural and social development within our communities
Governance
We have high ethical standards, and carry out our actions in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
We implement best governance-practices at all levels of the organisation
Sofina as an investor
Traditional investor
Little or no attention to ESG issues
ESG risk mitigator
Integrating ESG considerations into the decision making from a risk perspective
SDG(1) contributor
Focus on ESG opportunities through investment decisions and portfolio management
(1) Sustainable Development Goals – set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals set out by the United Nations.
Sofina’s ambition is to steadily evolve towards the position of SDG contributor as investor and owner
- Sofina is a signatory of the UNPRI since 2019
- ESG considerations are embedded in our investment decision process in accordance with our Responsible Investment Policy
- Sofina assesses the ESG performance of its portfolio companies and new investments through an ESG framework developed internally and with the support of specialised external consultants
- The ESG assessment of existing and new portfolio companies can lead to action plans or the launch of specific initiatives
- Sofina interacts on ESG matters with its portfolio companies as owner and member of the governing bodies
- Sofina favours investments in companies whose products and services, or the way they conduct business, directly contribute to the SDGs.