Sonae IM

About The Fund

Sonae IM is a corporate venture capital firm serving as the technology investment arm of Sonae Group, with headquarters in Maia, Porto, Portugal. They focus on equity investments within several key sectors including software, encompassing web marketplaces and Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms, information technology, telecommunication, media, and technology (IT & TMT), retail with an emphasis on e-commerce solutions, and mobile technologies. Their investment thesis revolves around supporting growth and innovation in these areas, emphasizing retail technologies, digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity. As a specialist investor in these domains, Sonae IM seeks to leverage the Sonae Group's extensive retail and technology experience to add value to their portfolio companies, providing more than just capital. They work with companies at various stages of growth, from early to growth-stage businesses, aiming to foster development and accelerate market reach. Sonae IM's approach is hands-on, and they engage with their investee companies offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a broad network. By harnessing the synergies between their investments and the wider Sonae ecosystem, Sonae IM creates a platform for sustained innovation and transformation in the sectors they operate in, aiming to contribute significantly to their portfolio companies' success and to drive technological advancement within the retail and tech industries.