Astorg Mid‑Cap Acquires 51% Stake in Sofico
November 21, 2023
Astorg Mid‑Cap will invest a 51% stake in Sofico in partnership with Sofico founders Gémar Hompes and Piet Maes and existing investor Apheon, with the founders and Apheon significantly reinvesting and remaining involved. Sofico, headquartered in Ghent, is a leading software provider for the automotive leasing and mobility industry, employs over 500 experts, serves major global leasing customers, and will use the partnership to accelerate product development, services expansion and M&A; financial terms were not disclosed and the deal is expected to close in Q1 2024.
- Buyers
- Astorg Mid‑Cap, Apheon
- Targets
- Sofico
- Industry
- Software
- Location
- East Flanders, Belgium
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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