VERDANE FUND MANAGER AB
VERDANE FUND MANAGER AB is a Series C+ and buyout fund in Europe, DACH and Nordics writing $20M–$150M checks into Enterprise, Healthcare, Security, digitalization, decarbonization, software, energy-transition, resource-efficiency, b2c-products, b2c-services and re-commerce.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Enterprise, Healthcare, Security, digitalization, decarbonization, software, energy-transition, resource-efficiency, b2c-products, b2c-services, re-commerce
- Check size
- $20M–$150M
- Invests in
- Europe, DACH, Nordics
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2003
- Assets under management
- $2.7B
Thesis
Verdane Fund Manager AB is a European growth equity firm established in 2003, focusing on mid-market technology-enabled and sustainable businesses. Their investment thesis is built around two megatrends: digitalization (targeting software, B2C products, and B2C services) and decarbonization (concentrating on energy transition and resource efficiency). They offer a flexible mandate, allowing for majority or minority positions in single companies or portfolios, typically investing at the growth or buy-out stages. As of October 2024, Verdane had over €8 billion in AUM, with recent fund closes including Verdane Idun II (€700M), Verdane Edda III (€1.1B), and Verdane Freya XII (€2B). The firm's total AUM is $2.7 billion. Their equity ticket size ranges from €20 million to €150 million, with specific ranges for different funds. Verdane operates across Europe, with offices in major cities and a strong presence in the DACH region and Nordics. They are an authorized alternative investment fund manager and a certified B Corp.
Common questions
Does VERDANE FUND MANAGER AB invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. VERDANE FUND MANAGER AB lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does VERDANE FUND MANAGER AB write?
VERDANE FUND MANAGER AB writes $20M–$150M checks.
Where does VERDANE FUND MANAGER AB invest?
VERDANE FUND MANAGER AB invests in Europe, DACH and Nordics.