SODIAR
Majority-owned (83.498%) regional development company of Corporación Empresarial Pública Aragonesa, S.L.U.
Also known as Sociedad para el Desarrollo Industrial de Aragón, S.A.
Aragon Government company that takes temporary minority stakes (5–45%) and grants participative and ordinary loans to companies in Aragon, from own resources and managed public funds.
- HEADQUARTERS
- Zaragoza, Spain
- FOUNDED
- 1983
- AUM
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- OUTSIDE CAPITAL
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- TEAM LISTED
- 1 people
Focus
- STAGES
- SeedGrowth
- SECTORS
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- ASSET MIX
- Direct investments
- GEOGRAPHY
- Spain
Overview
SODIAR is a company of the Aragon Government, incorporated in Zaragoza in December 1983 and active since October 1984; the Government has held a majority since December 2007. From its own resources it takes temporary minority stakes of 5–45% in new or expanding companies, typically for three to five years with a pre-agreed buy-back, and grants participative loans. It also manages public funds and lines, including a seed fund for startups and funds for innovation, SMEs, the social economy, the circular economy and the cultural industry. To 31 December 2022 it reported 153 projects financed from own resources and €39.3M invested (€19.4M in equity, €19.9M in loans).
Investment thesis
Minority, temporary stakes (5–45%, 3–5 years) or participative loans for viable business plans in Aragon; SODIAR does not take part in day-to-day management or sit on the investee's board.
PORTFOLIO (6)
- Composites Aragón S.L.Industrial & Manufacturing
- Artibal, S.A.Industrial & Manufacturing
- Galletas Asinez, S.A.Food & Agriculture
- Bodem Bodegas, S.L.Food & Agriculture
- Siderláser, S.L.Industrial & Manufacturing
- Shu Digital, S.L.Industrial & Manufacturing
People
- Ana BlanchManaging Director (Directora Gerente) · source
Links
Frequently asked questions
SODIAR is a government-backed fund based in Zaragoza, Spain, founded in 1983.
Yes. SODIAR invests its own capital in private companies.
SODIAR invests at Seed and Growth stages.
Key people at SODIAR include Ana Blanch (Managing Director (Directora Gerente)).
SODIAR's investments include Composites Aragón S.L., Artibal, S.A., Galletas Asinez, S.A., Bodem Bodegas, S.L., Siderláser, S.L. and Shu Digital, S.L..
SODIAR states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.