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Novo Holdings leads $50 million investment in MedGenome to accelerate expansion into new markets and deepen product offerings

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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The investment will increase access to genetic testing across emerging markets and contribute to the most comprehensive global genomic dataset.

Key Points: 
  • The investment will increase access to genetic testing across emerging markets and contribute to the most comprehensive global genomic dataset.
  • "The success that the MedGenome team has achieved over the last decade is extraordinary," said Amit Kakar at Novo Holdings.
  • LeapFrog Investments, which led a $55 million investment round in MedGenome in April 2020, will be adding to its investment alongside Novo, as well as existing investor, Sofina.
  • Novo Holdings A/S is a private limited liability company wholly owned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

CoachHub Names Kevin Varadian General Manager and SVP of Sales for North America

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Digital, Organization, Workforce, Growth, Industry, SVP, LinkedIn, WeWork, Silicon, CEO, Leadership, Partnership, Acquisition, Awareness, Management, Sofina

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CoachHub, the leading global talent development platform, is adding to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Kevin Varadian as senior vice president of sales and general manager for North America. Varadian brings nearly two decades of sales acumen and leadership to the role. He will oversee the strategy and operations of the company in North America while leading a dedicated sales team focused on continuing the fast-growing company's global expansion following CoachHub's $200 million Series C financing round announced in June.

Key Points: 
  • Varadian will spearhead continued growth in the U.S. and Canada
    NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CoachHub , the leading global talent development platform, is adding to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Kevin Varadian as senior vice president of sales and general manager for North America.
  • Varadian brings nearly two decades of sales acumen and leadership to the role.
  • Prior to joining CoachHub, Varadian held senior positions at LinkedIn and WeWork, where he focused on organizational growth.
  • He helped WeWork achieve 10x in revenue growth to reach $1B+ and most recently scaled mortgage startup Tomo through sales and acquisition as the company's SVP of sales.

CoachHub Raises $200M Series C, Led by Sofina and SoftBank Vision Fund 2 to Democratise Coaching Worldwide

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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LONDON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  CoachHub, the leading global digital coaching platform, closed a $200M Series C funding round, led by Sofina and SoftBank Vision Fund 2. The round will be used to further scale CoachHub's product innovation and operations while accelerating the company's global expansion. Following an $80M round only eight months ago, this Series C brings the three-year-old company's total funding to $330M. In addition to Sofina and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, existing investors Molten Ventures, Speedinvest, HV Capital, Signals Venture Capital and Silicon Valley Bank/SVB Capital also participated in the round. 

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CoachHub , the leading global digital coaching platform, closed a $200M Series C funding round, led by Sofina and SoftBank Vision Fund 2.
  • In addition to Sofina and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, existing investors Molten Ventures, Speedinvest, HV Capital, Signals Venture Capital and Silicon Valley Bank/SVB Capital also participated in the round.
  • We are pleased to partner with Yannis and the CoachHub team to support their mission of democratising coaching."
  • CoachHub is backed by leading tech investors, including Sofina, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Molten, Silicon Valley Bank, HV Capital, Partech, Signals Venture Capital and Speedinvest.

CoachHub Raises $200M Series C, Led by Sofina and SoftBank Vision Fund 2 to Democratize Coaching Worldwide

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CoachHub, the leading global digital coaching platform, closed a $200M Series C funding round, led by Sofina and SoftBank Vision Fund 2. The round will be used to further scale CoachHub's product innovation and operations while accelerating the company's global expansion. Following an $80M round only eight months ago, this Series C brings the three-year-old company's total funding to $330M. In addition to Sofina and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, existing investors including Molten Ventures, Speedinvest, HV Capital, Signals Venture Capital and Silicon Valley Bank/SVB Capital also participated in the round.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CoachHub , the leading global digital coaching platform, closed a $200M Series C funding round, led by Sofina and SoftBank Vision Fund 2.
  • In addition to Sofina and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, existing investors including Molten Ventures, Speedinvest, HV Capital, Signals Venture Capital and Silicon Valley Bank/SVB Capital also participated in the round.
  • CoachHub's digital platform aims to provide a tailored coaching experience to employees at all levels to help advance their careers.
  • CoachHub is backed by leading tech investors, including Sofina, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Molten Ventures, Speedinvest, HV Capital, Partech and Silicon Valley Bank/SVB Capital.

The Sofina Foundation's Dream Builders' Campaign Surpasses the $2M Mark, Against All Odds

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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The Sofina Foundation's Dream Builders' Campaign Surpasses the $2M Mark, Against All Odds

Key Points: 
  • The Sofina Foundation's Dream Builders' Campaign Surpasses the $2M Mark, Against All Odds
    During a period where Canadians experienced immense financial constraints as rising inflation rates and pandemic challenges collided, the Sofina Foundation raised $394,821.48, a significant increase compared to any prior year's total.
  • Against all odds, this year's success allowed the Foundation to not only hit but surpass their $2M mark.
  • The Sofina Foundation is the charitable arm of Sofina Foods Inc., established in 2007, with a focus on supporting causes related to children's issues.
  • From product donations, to sponsorships, along with numerous third-party partnerships, The Sofina Foundation continuously seeks to expand its impact.

Typeform Secures $135 Million in Series C Funding Led by Sofina

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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Typeform, a conversational interaction platform, announced today that it has raised $135 million in Series C funding led by Sofina.

Key Points: 
  • Typeform, a conversational interaction platform, announced today that it has raised $135 million in Series C funding led by Sofina.
  • This latest funding brings Typeforms total investment to more than $187 million.
  • Typeform is used by more than 125,000 businesses worldwide and typeforms drive over 500 million interactions every year across both paid and free products, with the vast majority of new users coming to Typeform through organic word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Since raising Series B funding in 2017, Typeform has added robust capabilities to its conversational interaction offerings.

Groupe PSA and FCA announce Stellantis Board membership

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Mergers and acquisitions, Carlos Tavares, Stellantis, Sofina, Companies, Groupe PSA, Yves Bonnefont

Robert Peugeot joined the PSA Supervisory Board as permanent representative of FFP on April 25, 2014.

Key Points: 
  • Robert Peugeot joined the PSA Supervisory Board as permanent representative of FFP on April 25, 2014.
  • on the board of directors of Safran S.A.; member of the supervisory board of Signa Prime; director of Sofina S.A.; member of the supervisory board of Soparexo S.C.A.
  • Carlos Tavares is currently Chairman of the PSA Managing Board and will become Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Stellantis following the closing of the merger.
  • He joined the PSA Managing Board on January 1, 2014 and was appointed as Chairman of the PSA Managing Board on March 31, 2014.

Jacobs Holding Completes Capital Increase in Cognita, Partnering with BDT Capital Partners and Sofina as Significant Minority Stakeholders

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Education, Primary, Secondary, Other Education, Professional services, Finance, Finance, Financial services, Companies, Berkshire Hathaway, Byron Trott, Cognita, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Sofina, Merchant bank

Jacobs Holding AG (Jacobs) announced today that it has successfully completed a capital increase in Cognita, a leading, global K-12 schools group, partnering with BDT Capital Partners (BDT), a merchant bank that provides family- and founder-led businesses with long-term, differentiated capital and Sofina SA (Sofina), a family run and controlled investment company.

Key Points: 
  • Jacobs Holding AG (Jacobs) announced today that it has successfully completed a capital increase in Cognita, a leading, global K-12 schools group, partnering with BDT Capital Partners (BDT), a merchant bank that provides family- and founder-led businesses with long-term, differentiated capital and Sofina SA (Sofina), a family run and controlled investment company.
  • Both BDT and Sofina will serve as minority shareholders to support Cognitas growth ambitions.
  • Jacobs acquired Cognita in October 2018 from KKR and Bregal Investments and will continue to own a majority of Cognita.
  • For further information about Jacobs Holding AG, please visit: www.jacobsag.ch
    BDT Capital Partners provides family- and founder-led businesses with long-term, differentiated capital.