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Sofina

Family office

Brussels · Seed–Late Stage · 57 people tracked

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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.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
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$100M – $300M
HQ
Brussels, BE
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Last 12 months
7 investments
Tracked investments
38
Unicorns
3

Team · 57 people

from the firm's website & curated
Harold Boël· Chief Executive Officerin
Ainhoa Manterola Solans· Managing Director
Amélie Lagache· Managing Director
Giulia Van Waeyenberge· Managing Director
Victor Casier· Managing Director
Wauthier de Bassompierre· Managing Director
Xavier Coirbay· Managing Director
Alexi Gantelme· Principalin
Benjamin Sabatier· Principalin
Bertrand Fawe· Principalin
Iason Bance· Investment Manager
Jean-François Burguet· Principal
Joni Iljazi· Investment Manager
Kaylee Lawcock· Investment Manager
Linda Mulyani· Investment Managerin
Louise Hannecart· Investment Manager
Xiao-Tian Loi· Principalin
Yana Kachurina· Principalin
Yashvin Singh Boparai· Principalin
Yizhen Lim· Principalin
Bhuvan Beejawat· Investment Associatein
Candice Wang· Legal Counsel
Caroline De Wit· Investment Associatein
Clément Gury· Head of Financein
Dirk Delmartino· Head of Communications
Emilie van de Walle de Ghelcke· Head of Legal
Emma Poncelet· Finance Managerin
Fan Feng· Investment Associatein
Ishan Ambardar· Investment Associatein
Jean-François Van Besien· Head of Innovation and Technology
Marie Aumann· Associate Legal Counsel
Melaz Rifayi· Finance Controller
Melissa Belo· Associate Legal Counselin
Penelope Mertens· HR Managerin
Thierry Lousse· Group Reporting Managerin
Vincent Denis· Tax & Legal Counselin

What they invest in

from 36 of 38 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×10Consumer ×10Fintech ×9Enterprise Software ×8E-commerce ×6FoodTech ×6Healthtech ×6SaaS ×6

HQs:United States×10France×6India×4Czechia×3United Kingdom×3Belgium×2

Investments · 38 tracked

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By year:2026 · 72025 · 12024 · 22023 · 12022 · 12021 · 42020 · 117 dated

MedGenomemedgenome.comin𝕏✓ verified

MedGenome provides genetic and molecular diagnostic testing across areas including reproductive care, rare hereditary conditions, oncology, and infectious diseases, and operates a CAP-accredited multiomics laboratory with high-throughput sequencing and a proprietary analytics platform.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesBangalore, IN

Co-investorsNovo HoldingsPeak XV Partners

Theodorustheodorus.bein✓ verified

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

Berryberryapp.ioin

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)in

Co-investorsMyelin VCTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)FJ LabsNorthzone

Bowerswilkinsbowerswilkins.comin𝕏

Bowers & Wilkins designs and manufactures high-fidelity loudspeakers and audio equipment aimed at reproducing sound faithful to the original performance.

ConsumerHardwareWorthing, GB

John Bowers

Caledoniacaledonia.comin

Caledonia is an investment holding company with a diversified global portfolio spanning public companies, private capital investments, and private equity funds across industrials, financials, consumer, technology, healthcare, and materials sectors.

Sector AgnosticLondon, GB

Mathew Mastersin

Cleomeetcleo.comin𝕏

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(Founder)in

Co-investorsBalderton CapitalEntrepreneur FirstLocalGlobePhoenix CourtRedbus VenturesSBI Ventures Europe GmbH+1 more

Cleocleo.comin𝕏

Based on the page text, Cleo appears to be a supply chain software company focused on building tools for supply chain resilience, agility, and growth.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Mahesh Rajasekharan(President & CEO)

Co-investorsH.I.G. CapitalAccelFelicis VenturesFinancière Saint JamesGaingelsKima Ventures+1 more

Collibracollibra.comin𝕏Nov 2021 · $250M

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(Co-founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationBattery VenturesCapitalGCrane Venture PartnersDawn CapitalICONIQ+5 more

Colruyt Groupcolruytgroup.comin

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-investorsKorysAnanda Impact VenturesBayern Kapital

Credcred.aiin𝕏Apr 2021

cred.ai is a financial technology company offering a deposit account and the Unicorn Credit Card (and SIREN Card), with banking services provided through WSFS Bank.

ConsumerFintech

Todd Sandler(Founder)in

Co-investorsDarco CapitalCoatue ManagementDragoneer Investment GroupDST GlobalGICGreenoaks+4 more

Danonedanone.comin𝕏

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

Eurazeoeurazeo.comin𝕏

Eurazeo is an asset manager focused on private equity, private debt, and real assets, managing €40 billion in assets across 700 portfolio companies globally.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSector AgnosticParis, FR

Jill Granoffin

Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalLakestar

Firsteaglefirsteagle.comin

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

Givagiva.co

GIVA is an online jewelry retailer selling silver and other jewelry pieces such as rings, pendants, and accessories directly to consumers, with prices listed in Indian rupees.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Co-investorsAditya Birla VenturesAll In CapitalFirst ChequeIndia QuotientKenro CapitalLVX Ventures+7 more

Gl Eventsgl-events.comin𝕏

GL events is a publicly listed events and conferences company that organizes professional gatherings, with operations spanning multiple sectors including healthcare.

B2B MarketplacesMarketing TechFrance, FR

HealthKarthealthkart.comin𝕏Dec 2022 · $135M

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

Hillebrandhillebrand.comin

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

Dominique von Orelliin

Included Healthincludedhealth.comin𝕏Sep 2020

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)inAdam 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)in

Co-investorsACME CapitalAdams Street PartnersAlpha PartnersB CapitalBlackRockFelicis Ventures+15 more

Ipsosipsos.comin𝕏

Ipsos is a market research company that provides survey-based data and insights on society, markets, and consumers to help organizations make decisions.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech

Lemonilolemonilo.comDec 2021 · $36M

Lemonilo makes healthier packaged consumer goods and food products, such as instant noodles, sold to Indonesian consumers through e-commerce platforms like TikTok Shop, Tokopedia, and Shopee.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Shinta Nurfauzia(Founder)inRonald WijayainJohannes Ardiant(Founder)in

Co-investorsPeak XV PartnersAlpha JWC Ventures

Lillydoolillydoo.com

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)inSven Bauer(Founder)in

Co-investorsVorwerk VenturesHeartcore Capital

Mersenmersen.comin

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 AImistral.aiin𝕏Jun 2023 · $113M

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-investors83NorthAndreessen HorowitzBalderton CapitalCisco InvestmentsConvictionElad Gil+27 more

Orpeaorpea.comin

emeis (formerly Orpea) operates nursing homes, psychiatric and rehabilitation (SMR) clinics, and home-care services across France, providing personalized medical and social care for elderly, ill, or dependent people.

HealthtechWellness & Fitness

Primerprimer.ioin

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

Primerwithprimer.com𝕏May 2026 · $100M

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)in

Co-investorsDesigner FundWorklife VenturesAccelICONIQPeak XV PartnersSpeedinvest

Rohlikrohlik.cz𝕏

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-investorsAternusIndex VenturesKAYATCF Capital

Rohlikrohlik.groupJun 2024 · $170M

Rohlik is a leading European e-grocery retailer operating in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Germany, and Romania, delivering fresh groceries and durable goods through its own logistics network and mobile app.

E-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainPrague, CZ

Tomáš Čupr(Founder)inOlin Novákin

Co-investorsMITONIndex VenturesTCF Capital

Rohlikrohlik.fundJun 2024 · $170M

ROHLIK Growth is an investment fund that lets investors gain exposure to Rohlik Group, the Czech online supermarket founded in 2014 that operates a technology-driven grocery delivery model.

Fintech

Tomáš Čupr(Founder)in

Co-investorsTCF CapitalIndex Ventures

Streamstream.coin𝕏Jan 2026

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

Streamgetstream.ioin𝕏Jan 2026

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

Streamstream.claimsinJan 2026

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

Talkiatrytalkiatry.comin𝕏Feb 2026 · $210M

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 VenturesBlisceTRANSFORMATION CAPITAL

The Whole Truththewholetruthfoods.comin𝕏Feb 2026 · $51M

The Whole Truth Foods sells packaged food products such as hazelnut millet protein bars, positioning itself around transparent, additive-free ingredients.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechMumbai, IN

Shashank Mehta(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsSauce.vcTrifecta Capital AdvisorsZ47NorthzonePeak XV PartnersSequoia Capital

Twin Healthtwinhealth.cominOct 2021

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

Typeformtypeform.comin𝕏Jul 2025 · $135M

Typeform provides customizable online forms and surveys, including a library of free product-focused templates for tasks such as product-market fit research and focus group recruitment.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS

Joaquim Lechain

Co-investorsConnect VenturesIndex VenturesGeneral AtlanticGP BullhoundLoftyInc CapitalPoint Nine+3 more

Wagestreamwagestream.comin𝕏Jan 2026 · $90M

Wagestream provides a financial wellness platform for employees that combines real-time earnings visibility, earned wage access, and financial education tools to help workers manage their finances and build long-term security.

FintechHR TechWellness & FitnessDallas, US

Co-investorsQED InvestorsAscension VenturesBlackRockBritish Business BankNorthzoneSmash Capital+2 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Biotech Dental

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Sofina made?
Sofina has 38 tracked investments, including 8 dated in the last 24 months.
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 team

Waar 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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