COFRA Holding AG

Overview

COFRA Holding, headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, bundles the investments of the Brenninkmeijer family, owners of C&A department stores (founded 1841 by two brothers in Sneek, Netherlands). Family members set up a pooled investment vehicle in 1929 to secure multi-generational business expansion, later structured via Switzerland for tax-efficient management of the C&A affiliates. Manages ~$25-39bn across retail, real estate, private equity, and impact investing via units including Redevco (real estate, expanding into private credit), Anthos Fund & Asset Management, Incofin (emerging-market financial inclusion), and Good Energies (clean energy/resource efficiency).

Key Facts

Type

Family Holding Company