--- title: Sofiouest - Startup Match Score & Focus Areas description: Is Sofiouest the right VC for you? 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Its unique structure allows for long-term, sustainable investments with an independent and flexible approach, free from short-term management cycles. The firm emphasizes human values and economic performance, aiming to contribute to the common good by supporting entrepreneurs who combine these principles. Sofiouest's investment strategy includes venture capital, growth capital, leveraged buyouts (LBOs), and real estate investments. The company has invested over €70 million in innovation capital and nearly €40 million in expansion and buyout capital. Notable portfolio companies include PHENIX, a leader in intelligent returns management, and Aptic, a recruitment firm specializing in financial services and corporate support functions. Sofiouest also invests in funds such as Educapital II, focusing on education technology. The firm is committed to responsible and sustainable investment practices, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into its operations. 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Your full match score with Sofiouest, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io. ## Sofiouest VC Fund ![Sofiouest logo](https://www.hopohopo.io/hubfs/ecosystem-logos-from-platform/13578-70ad99857cbdbeb974c75e5f36371813.png) ## Investment focus ### Invest in - Nordics 5 / 9 - Western Europe 2 / 14 Stages Series A, Series B or later First ticket size €2,000,000 - €15,000,000 ## Contact information General Manager Florian Denys ![LinkedIn](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/carbon_logo-linkedin-grey.svg) ![Email](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/Sign-At--Streamline-Core.svg) Investment Director Benjamin Dosdat ![LinkedIn](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/carbon_logo-linkedin-grey.svg) ![Email](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/Sign-At--Streamline-Core.svg) Analyst Aurelien Mornet ![LinkedIn](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/carbon_logo-linkedin-grey.svg) ![Email](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/Sign-At--Streamline-Core.svg) ## How to approach funds like Sofiouest When approaching Sofiouest, founders should highlight how their business model balances strong economic performance with a clear commitment to social impact and responsible governance. 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