Paris, April 1st, 2025 – Sopra Steria Ventures, the investment and strategic partnership arm of Sopra Steria, has been awarded "Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) of the Year" at the latest Maddy Invest Awards, organised by Maddyness. This reward recognises the boldest and most inspiring corporate venture initiatives of the year, highlighting their positive impact on the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The award was granted by a prestigious panel of judges, including representatives from La French Tech, France Digitale, Founders Future, and Bpifrance.
Over the past 15 months, Sopra Steria Ventures has undergone a profound strategic transformation: a new investment thesis, revamped processes, stronger synergies with Sopra Steria’s business lines, and deeper integration within the European
VC landscape.
"It is recognition of the project we are leading, which is to promote collaboration between startups and large companies.", said Socheat Chhay, Managing Director of Sopra Steria Ventures.
Sopra Steria Ventures is the program responsible for Sopra Steria’s investments and strategic partnerships with the startup ecosystem. As a catalyst for innovation, Sopra Steria Ventures supports the co-development of the Group's strategic offerings.
Specializing in cutting-edge technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and virtual/augmented reality, Sopra Steria Ventures supports key sectors including financial services, defence & security, and aerospace. With investments ranging from
€250,000 to €1.5 million, the team works closely with startups to enhance their technological maturity and create synergies with the partner ecosystem, serving the Group's clients.