Sofina
Family officeBrussels · Seed–Late Stage · 57 people tracked
Investment thesis
Sofina positions itself as a long-term, family-run investment company that partners with leading entrepreneurs and families, providing patient capital and supportive advice to help their businesses grow sustainably. Its stated purpose is to create enduring value for all stakeholders. The firm employs complementary investment styles and increasingly emphasizes sector focus as a means of adding meaningful value to growing companies as it expands globally. Founded more than 125 years ago and originally an engineering conglomerate, Sofina now holds equity stakes in companies across Europe, Asia and the United States.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 17, 2026.
Team · 57 people
from the firm's website & curated
What they invest in
from 27 of 29 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×8Consumer ×7Enterprise Software ×7Fintech ×6Healthtech ×5E-commerce ×4FoodTech ×4SaaS ×4
HQs:United States×9France×6United Kingdom×3Belgium×2Germany×2India×2
Investments · 29 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 62023 · 12022 · 12021 · 12020 · 110 dated
Theodorus is a Belgian seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in and supports researchers and entrepreneurs building science-based companies.
BiotechDeep Tech
Co-investorsFinance.BrusselsFonds de solidarité FTQSambrinvestTeralys CapitalSeido Capital
Berry is an AI revenue agent for enterprise SaaS companies that automates customer success and renewal management across post-sales teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ann Chan(Founder)
Co-investorsMyelin VCTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)FJ LabsNorthzone
Bowers & Wilkins designs and manufactures high-fidelity loudspeakers and audio equipment aimed at reproducing sound faithful to the original performance.
ConsumerHardwareWorthing, GB
John Bowers
Cleo is an AI-powered personal finance management app that tracks spending, helps users set and achieve financial goals, and provides personalized budgeting advice with an engaging conversational interface.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechLondon, GB
Barney Hussey-Yeo(CEO)in
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalEntrepreneur FirstLocalGlobePhoenix CourtRedbus VenturesSBI Ventures Europe GmbH+1 more
Collibra describes its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments and how these principles guide its business decisions.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US
Felix Van de Maele(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationBattery VenturesCapitalGCrane Venture PartnersDawn CapitalICONIQ+2 more
Colruyt Group is a Belgian retail group operating its own stores, fitness clubs, affiliated and franchised shops, and Collect&Go pickup points.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechBelgium, BE
Co-investorsKorys
Danone is a multinational food and beverage company that produces dairy products, plant-based alternatives, and bottled water for global consumer markets.
ConsumerFoodTechParis, FR
Co-investorsCirculate Capital
First Eagle is an investment management firm that builds portfolios through fundamental, bottom-up security analysis complemented by macroeconomic research.
FintechNew York, US
Andrew Gundlach(Director)Michael Kellen(Director)Jean-Luc Gravel(Director)Peter Seligmann(Director)Tom Hill(Director)Bridget Macaskill(Director)
Co-investorsGenstar
HealthKart is an e-commerce platform for health supplements, nutritional products, and fitness gear operating online and through offline stores in India.
E-commerceHealthtechWellness & FitnessIndia, IN
Sameer Maheshwari(Founder)in
Co-investorsKae CapitalPeak XV PartnersSharrp VenturesA91 PartnersChrysCapitalTemasek
Hillebrand provides logistics and supply chain solutions specifically for the alcoholic beverage industry, offering specialized services to streamline product transportation and distribution.
Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply Chain
Included Health provides healthcare navigation and delivery services—including care guidance, billing and claims support, and virtual and in-person care spanning primary, behavioral, urgent, and specialty care—for employees and members of health plans and employers.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSan Francisco, US
Owen Tripp(Co-Founder & CEO)inLawrence Hofmann(Co-Founder, Grand Rounds)Adam Jackson(Co-Founder, Doctor On Demand)Jay McGraw(Co-Founder, Doctor On Demand)Phil McGraw(Co-Founder, Doctor On Demand)Colin Quinn(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAdams Street PartnersAlpha PartnersB CapitalBlackRockFelicis VenturesGaingels+15 more
LILLYDOO offers baby care products, including diapers and wet wipes free of perfumes, sold via a subscription service (LILLYDOO+) with regular deliveries and free shipping.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFrankfurt am Main, DE
Gerald Kullack(Founder)Sven Bauer(Founder)
Co-investorsVorwerk VenturesHeartcore Capital
Mersen manufactures surge protective devices (SPDs) using its proprietary Thermally Protected MOV (TPMOV) technology to protect electrical equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities from voltage transients and surges.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardwareNew Materials
Mistral builds and open-sources frontier AI models, developer tools, and applications for organizations in finance, manufacturing, defense, energy, and the public sector to solve complex problems.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareParis, FR
Arthur Mensch(Co-founder & CEO)inGuillaume Lample(Co-founder & Chief Scientist)inTimothee Lacroix(Co-founder and CTO)inTimothée Lacroix(Co-founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzConvictionEuropean Investment FundFactorial Fundsfirstminute capitalIndex Ventures+21 more
Primer offers a payments platform that unifies transaction data and provides tools for finance and payments teams to monitor, optimize, and scale their payment operations across regions.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Gabriel Le Roux(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelBalderton CapitalICONIQPeak XV PartnersRTP Global
Primer operates a network of microschools based on a one-room schoolhouse model that combines in-person learning with technology.
ConsumerEdTechMiami, US
Ryan Delk(Co-Founder and CEO)
Co-investorsDesigner FundWorklife VenturesAccelICONIQPeak XV PartnersSpeedinvest
Rohlík is an online grocery marketplace offering over 20,000 products from farmers and supermarkets with free delivery for orders above 1,500 CZK and promised delivery within 60 minutes in Prague.
E-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesPrague, CZ
Tomáš Čupr(Founder)in
Co-investorsIndex VenturesKAYATCF Capital
Stream provides financial wellbeing benefits and workplace finance platforms for employees and employers, helping workers gain control over their financial health through behavioral science-based products.
FintechFuture of WorkHR TechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalNorthzoneVillage GlobalXYZ Venture CapitalAscension VenturesSmash Capital
Stream provides infrastructure for building AI applications and real-time communication features including chat, video, feed, and moderation across multiple platforms.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareBoulder, US
Thierry Schellenbach(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsFelicis VenturesSocial StartsUpslope VenturesUpVentures CapitalV1 VC+5 more
Stream provides AI-powered claims management software for property and casualty insurers, using machine learning to detect inconsistencies and optimize claim outcomes across the entire claim lifecycle.
AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Eilam Levitov(Founder)in
Co-investorsIA Seed VenturesY CombinatorAscension VenturesBritish Business BankNorthzoneSmash Capital
Talkiatry is a telehealth platform that connects patients with psychiatrists for remote mental health care.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthNew York, US
Robert Krayn(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzGreyMatterLeft Lane CapitalRelevance VenturesBlisce
The Whole Truth Foods is an Indian food brand that makes clean-label products with no hidden ingredients, produced in an FSSC-certified facility.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechMumbai, IN
Shashank Mehta(Founder)in
Co-investorsSauce.vcTrifecta Capital AdvisorsZ47Peak XV PartnersSequoia Capital
Uses a Whole Body Digital Twin to help people manage and reverse chronic metabolic disease.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMountain View, US
Jahangir Mohammed(Founder and Chief Executive Officer)inTerry Poon(Co-founder, EVP and Chief Technology Officer)inMaluk Mohamed(Co-founder, VP Research and Head of India)inJennifer Bealer(Executive Officer)inEric Carlson(Executive Officer)inLisa Shah, MD(EVP and Chief Medical Officer)
Co-investorsAble PartnersCorner VenturesDag VenturesICONIQICONIQ GrowthLTS Investments+5 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Berry · retail-jeweller.com · Aug 25, 2026
Eurazeo · globalcosmeticsnews.com · Aug 10, 2026
Danone · investing.com · Jul 29, 2026
Included Health · PE Hub · Jul 29, 2026
Mistral AI · techbuzz.ai · Jul 5, 2026
Primer · finance.yahoo.com · May 22, 2026
Primer · finance.yahoo.com · May 22, 2026
Collibra · trysignalbase.com · Mar 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Sofina made?
- Sofina has 13 tracked investments.
- What stage does Sofina invest at?
- Sofina invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Sofina's typical check size?
- Sofina typically writes checks of $100M – $300M.
- What sectors does Sofina focus on?
- Sofina focuses on Biotech, Consumer, EdTech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Retail Tech.
- Where is Sofina located?
- Sofina is headquartered in Brussels, BE.
- Does Sofina lead rounds?
- Sofina typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Sofina co-invest with?
- Sofina most often shares deals with Dag Ventures, ICONIQ, Peak XV Partners, among 14 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamWaar ziet Harold Boël Sofina binnen 10 jaar?
De Tijd · Harold Boël
CEO Talks met Harold Boël, topman van de holding Sofina.
De Tijd · Harold Boël
#52 Harold Boël, Sofina : « La manière dont on investit doit rendre fier d’être actionnaire ! »
B-Harmonist · Harold Boël
Harold Boël (CEO Sofina) & Camille Dufour (laureate 2020)
VOCATIO - follow your vocation · Harold Boël
Harold Boël, CEO of Sofina at the Grand Opening of Digityser | "Diversity like the one we have in Brussels is a very positive thing" Harold Boël, at the Grand Opening of Digityser. | By Green Getaway Org
Harold Boël · facebook.com
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