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Sofindev
Sofindev is a private equity firm with 35 years of experience. It believes in true partnership and tailor-made solutions to support ambitious companies in...
Sofindev
Sofindev is a private equity firm with 35 years of experience. It believes in true partnership and tailor-made solutions to support ambitious companies in their next phase of growth. With a focus on mid-sized companies, it makes targeted investments in companies with strong growth potential and committed management teams.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
1991
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Belgium
City
Diegem
Corporate office
Lambroekstraat 5D, 1831 Diegem, Belgium
Additional offices
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Principals
Eric Van Droogenbroeck
Managing Partner
Jan Camerlynck
Managing Partner
Carlo Daelemans
Partner
Jean-Roger de Bandt
Partner
Lodewijk Koeman
Partner
Christophe Steverlynck
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Sofindev?
Managing Partners Eric Van Droogenbroeck and Jan Camerlynck lead the firm, supported by Partners Carlo Daelemans, Jean-Roger de Bandt, Lodewijk Koeman, and Christophe Steverlynck. The investment committee is drawn from this partnership group. Responsibility for origination and execution is distributed across Investment Directors Nicolas De Bruyne, Sven Vandewiele, Louise Bouckaert and the broader team.
How is Sofindev structured across Belgium and the Netherlands?
Sofindev maintains distinct investment vehicles for each country rather than a single Benelux fund. The firm operates from its headquarters in Diegem and a dedicated Amsterdam office, which allows each fund to align deployment with the local M&A cycle. This structure has been a feature of the firm for most of its 35-year history.
Does Sofindev participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Sofindev invests directly in operating companies, taking majority or significant minority positions in mid-sized Benelux businesses. The firm does not publicize a fund-of-funds program or LP commitments to external general partners. Its focus is on buyout, growth-equity, and management-succession transactions where it can take a board seat.
Where does the firm's capital come from?
Sofindev has not disclosed the origin of its founding capital or named a single wealth-owning family as its anchor investor. The firm operates as an independent private equity manager, raising funds from institutional investors and family offices in the Benelux region and beyond, but the composition of its LP base remains private.
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