About Sodena
Sodena: Empowering Business Growth in Navarra
Sodena is a financial instrument of the Government of Navarra that aims to promote and support the growth of businesses in the region through venture capital. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility, Sodena has become a key player in the economic development of Navarra.
Founded in 1984, Sodena has been instrumental in providing funding and strategic guidance to numerous startups and SMEs across various sectors such as technology, healthcare, energy, and agribusiness. Its mission is to foster entrepreneurship and create jobs by investing in promising ventures that have high growth potential.
One of the unique features of Sodena is its close collaboration with other public institutions, private investors, and industry associations. This network allows Sodena to leverage its resources effectively and provide comprehensive support to its portfolio companies. Moreover, it helps create synergies between different stakeholders that can lead to new business opportunities.
Sodena's investment strategy is based on rigorous analysis of market trends, technological advancements, competitive landscape, management team capabilities among other factors. It seeks out innovative ideas that can disrupt existing markets or create new ones while also addressing societal challenges such as climate change or aging population.
In addition to providing financial backing through equity or debt instruments (such as convertible loans), Sodena offers a range of value-added services such as mentoring programs for entrepreneurs; access to networks; market research; legal advice; regulatory compliance support among others. These services are tailored according to each company's needs and stage of development.
Over the years since its inception,Sodena has built an impressive track record with successful exits from several portfolio companies including biotech firm Progenika (acquired by Grifols), software company Panda Security (acquired by WatchGuard Technologies), renewable energy firm Acciona Solar (merged with Concentrix Solar) among others.
Today,Sodenahas over €200 million in assets under management and a diversified portfolio of over 70 companies. Its investment team comprises experienced professionals with deep industry knowledge and a passion for entrepreneurship. Sodena's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) policy that guides its investment decisions.
In conclusion,Sodena is an essential partner for any entrepreneur or business looking to grow and succeed in Navarra. Its expertise, resources, and network can help turn innovative ideas into successful ventures that create value for society while generating returns for investors. With Sodena's support, the future of business in Navarra looks bright!