Sofina SA

Overview

Sofina S.A., founded 1898 in Belgium (originally Société Financière de Transports et d'Entreprises Industrielles), is a publicly listed (Euronext Brussels) investment holding company majority-owned (~55%) by the Boël family, now in its fifth generation under CEO Harold Boël. Positions itself as a patient-capital partner to families and entrepreneurs across three strategies: Sofina Direct (long-term minority stakes), Sofina Growth (fast-growing businesses), and Sofina Private Funds (venture/growth fund commitments) -- concentrated in consumer, digital, education, and healthcare across Europe, Asia, and the US. ~80 staff across offices in Luxembourg, London, and Singapore.

Key Facts

Type

Family-Controlled Investment Holding Company (Publicly Listed)

AUM

EUR 9.8B