What Verdane Is All About
Verdane is an independent investment firm that’s all about partnering with software, tech-enabled, and sustainable businesses across Europe. Their mission? To help these companies hit that next big milestone in international growth. They focus on sectors driven by digitalisation and decarbonisation — two massive, structural growth trends shaping the future. With a presence in seven key European cities, Verdane is truly pan-European, offering flexible investment options and hands-on support to fuel growth.
Main Benefits and Key Figures
Verdane’s approach comes with some impressive numbers and facts that show just how serious they are about growth and impact:
- 7 offices across London, Berlin, Munich, Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Helsinki
- Equity tickets ranging from EUR 20 million up to EUR 150 million (and sometimes even larger)
- Over 200 investments made since 2003
- Raised fund capital totaling EUR 9 billion
- More than 150 investment professionals and operational experts on board
- Close to EUR 4 billion in total commitments across funds
- Over 135 investments through portfolio and direct transactions
Verdane’s Thematic Investment Approach
At the heart of Verdane’s strategy is a thematic investment approach focused on two megatrends: digitalisation and decarbonisation. They don’t just throw money at any company; instead, they partner with businesses where they have deep domain expertise. This means they can provide real value beyond capital — supporting growth as true partners. Their flexible mandate allows them to take majority or minority stakes, whether in single companies or portfolios, making them one of Europe’s most adaptable growth equity investors.
Hands-On Growth Support and Value Creation
Verdane isn’t just about writing checks. They bring a hands-on approach to growth, leveraging their own entrepreneurial and operational experience. Their in-house team, called Elevate, offers strategic and operational support in areas like commercial strategy, talent management, data, technology, cybersecurity, finance, and sustainability. This toolbox helps portfolio companies improve performance and scale faster. Plus, their local teams across Europe work closely with companies to share knowledge and elevate growth together.
An Unmatched Ecosystem of Support
Beyond the Elevate team, Verdane powers growth through an unparalleled ecosystem. This network connects over 600 leaders for networking, peer-to-peer learning, and community building. They also provide proprietary data points for benchmarking and analysis, giving companies insights that help them stay ahead. This ecosystem creates a collaborative environment where companies can thrive and innovate, backed by a community that’s as ambitious as they are.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Aligning Impact with Commercial Success
Verdane firmly believes that respecting people and the planet isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s the foundation for delivering superior financial returns. Their investment choices and value creation approach reflect this win-win mindset. They only back companies that are set to thrive in a more sustainable economy, proving that impact and commercial success can go hand in hand. Their consistent, strong returns validate this approach, showing that sustainability and growth are not mutually exclusive but deeply interconnected.
