Mathieu Poma

Manufactures swimming pool equipment, such as pumps and filters

Sofindev is an active, long-term manager which provides financial and strategic support to Belgian small- and medium-sized companies engaged in a growth strategy or confronted with a succession issue in traditional business sectors, except the hotel, restaurant, cafe and real estate sectors. The firm's Flemish and French-speaking team focuses on investments in Belgium. Sofindev seeks to invest in companies with a track record of profitability, a market leadership position or the potential to become one and a competent management team. The firm typically makes equity investments of €3-€10 million, either as sole financial investor or as a co-investor, which they combine, when necessary, with a subordinated and/or convertible loan instrument. They provide capital through capital increases, MBO/MBIs, or a combination of both, resulting in a majority stake or a significant minority stake in the investee company. Sofindev provides support to investee companies through strategic guidance and operational assistance to their management team, acting as a sounding board for a variety of key issues. The firm typically holds an investment between 5 and 10 years, exiting through an IPO, trade sale, secondary buyout or a sale to existing shareholders.

Functions as a College/University

Retails women, man and children clothing, shoes, bags and home decorative products through an online platform

Manufactures skincare products

Produces beverages such as wines, brandy and spirits

Sofina invests in companies located in Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America primarily in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of consumer & retail, digital transformation, education, healthcare & life sciences and sustainable supply chains sectors. It provides financing for early, later and growth-stage capital requirements with an investment size of EUR 5 - 300 million. The firm acquires minority interest. It also makes investment in private equity funds.

Functions as a College/University

Next World Group invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in a broad range of sectors and industries with revenues of USD 10 – 100 million. It participates in growth stage transactions with an investment size of USD 10 – 50 million. The firm acquires both majority and minority interest.