Company Profile
Wallonie Entreprendre (WE) is the public regional promotional institution for Wallonia, Belgium, acting as an economic and financial partner for businesses at all stages—from creation, growth, transfer, to recovery. Formed in 2023 through the merger of SOGEPA, SOWALFIN, and SRIW (originally founded as SOWALFIN in 2002), WE provides equity and debt financing, loans, guarantees, and non-financial support like awareness programs and advisory services to stimulate value creation, job growth, and sustainability in Wallonia.
WE targets comprehensive expertise areas including Digital & Deeptech (AI, IoT, SaaS, blockchain, medtech), Energy & Circular Transition, Growth, Social & Cooperative Economy, International expansion, Life Sciences (pharma, biotech, diagnostics, CROs/CDMOs), Industrial Policy, Site Redevelopment, Turnaround (Retournement), Health Infrastructure, and Sale & Acquisition. It ensures compliance with social/environmental standards, supports energy/digital transitions, and co-invests with private partners to foster innovation and resilience across all sectors without preference.
With over €4 billion invested, including €1.9B in major holdings, €1B in SMEs via investment companies, and €1.2B in capital/loans for industrial/services, WE guarantees bank loans (e.g., €354.8M outstanding supporting 4,200 SMEs), offers unique tools like subordinated/convertible loans up to tens of millions, and drives ecosystems in life sciences, aerospace, energy, and more to attract investment and ensure business continuity.
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