Sofindev

Sofindev Management NV is a private equity firm based in Diegem, Belgium, established in 1991. The firm specializes in investing in small and medium-sized enterprises in the Benelux region, focusing on buyouts and growth capital investments. Sofindev targets mature companies with enterprise values ranging from €10 million to €80 million and prefers to invest between €2 million and €20 million. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes value creation through professionalization and often involves taking a majority or significant minority stake in its portfolio companies. Sofindev invests across various sectors, including agriculture, chemicals, manufacturing, and financial services, while excluding the accommodation and catering industries. The firm typically exits investments within five to ten years through methods such as IPOs, trade sales, or secondary buyouts. With a stable base of reputable family and institutional investors, Sofindev is recognized for its long-term commitment to the Belgian market and its experienced investment team.

Jean-Roger de Bandt

Partner

Louise Bouckaert

Investment Manager

Nicolas De Bruyne

Investment Director

Jan Camerlynck

Managing Partner

Carlo Daelemans

Partner

Eric Van Droogenbroeck

Managing Partner

Lodewijk Koeman

Investment Partner

Joëlle Starquit

CFO

Christophe Steverlinck

Principal

Ghislain Thijs

Partner

Hugo Thys

Investment Associate

Sven Vandewiele

Investment Manager

Maurice van Veggel

Partner

Daan Verbeek

Investment Manager

7 past transactions

WVT Industries

Acquisition in 2019
WVT Industries nv is a Belgian company founded in 1997, focused on the research, development, production, and marketing of industrial cleaning chemicals. The company provides a diverse array of solutions catering to multiple sectors, including construction, food and beverage, cosmetics, manufacturing, marine, and agriculture. Its product offerings encompass demulsifiers, absorbents, disinfectants, and industrial cleaning agents, aiming to enhance industrial hygiene, ensure worker safety, and improve equipment performance. By addressing needs such as odor control and product contamination, WVT Industries delivers tailored cleaning products that support various applications across industries.

HR Talents

Acquisition in 2016
House of Talents is a privately held company that provide Hr services for shortage occupations/strategic and financial support to organic and external growth.

Geodynamics NV

Acquisition in 2016
Geodynamics NV is a Belgium-based company that specializes in developing location-based software solutions. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kortrijk, the company offers a range of services including track and trace solutions for vehicles and employees, as well as time registration tools that calculate distances between employees' homes and workplaces. Additionally, Geodynamics provides automated detection for drivers and passengers, along with comprehensive wage processing solutions. The company also generates custom reports, including localization and time registration documentation, and provides alerts. Its clientele includes construction firms, installation companies, service providers, industrial sectors, governmental bodies, and transport companies, emphasizing its commitment to innovative and practical software applications for mobile workers and vehicles across Belgium.

Gantner Ticketing

Acquisition in 2013
Gantner Ticketing has been providing ticketing and leisure management solutions for the arts and cultural sector.

Abelag

Acquisition in 2007
Abelag is a privately held company that operates fifteen business aircraft, both jets and turbo-props.

Topcom Europe

Venture Round in 2005
Topcom Europe NV is a manufacturer and distributor of communication and lifecare products, catering primarily to residential and small office markets. The company's diverse product range includes cordless and corded telephones, walkie-talkies, Internet telephones, voice over IP solutions, modems, and networking equipment. In the lifecare segment, Topcom produces a variety of health-related devices such as blood pressure monitors, ear thermometers, massage appliances, nutrition scales, and baby care products. Established in 1991 and headquartered in Heverlee, Belgium, the company operates sales offices across Europe and Asia, including locations in Sweden, Spain, Poland, Slovakia, Germany, and Hong Kong, along with a branch in Shenzhen, China. Topcom's products are sold through various channels, including electronics chains, retailers, and specialty stores, reaching customers in Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, South Africa, and the Americas.

Hybrigenics

Series B in 2001
Hybrigenics Pharma is a bio-pharmaceutical company with a focus on research and development of new targets and therapies against cancer.Hybrigenics Pharma has stopped the development of inecalcitol, a vitamin D receptor agonist.Hybrigenics Pharma's research program investigates the action of enzymes called Deubiquitinating Enzymes (DUBs) in the recycling of onco-proteins and the potential activity of proprietary patented DUB inhibitors against various cancer indications.
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