Verdane

Verdane is a private equity firm based in Oslo, Norway, established in 1985. It specializes in investing in Northern European companies with significant growth potential, primarily within the software, consumer internet, energy technology, and advanced industrial sectors. Verdane's investment strategy allows for both minority and majority stakes in individual companies or portfolios. The firm adopts an active-ownership approach, focusing on value-creating initiatives that foster top-line growth. By leveraging extensive networks, market intelligence, and sector expertise, Verdane supports its portfolio companies in achieving substantial revenue and EBITDA growth. Historically, companies backed by Verdane have experienced remarkable revenue growth, with an average of 23% among its core portfolio as of 2018. Verdane also emphasizes impact investments, particularly in the energy sector.

Endre Aamodt

Senior Associate

Daniel Ahlstrand

Partner

Jonathan Ahrens

Director

Paula Ruiz Azcue

Director

Erich Becker Ph.D

Partner

Bjorn Beckman

Investment Professional

Hampus Bergqvist

Senior Associate

Simon Betzler

Director

Nils Bouchet

Director

Max Carlsén

Principal

Tejas Choudhary

Director

Emilio Costa

Senior Associate

Andreas Daae

Principal, Head of Capital Markets

Frida Einarson

Partner

Axel Elmqvist

Director

Eline Stokstad Fjell

Principal

Gustav Friberg

Senior Associate

Julia Gerken

Director

Maroje Guertl

Principal

Arne Handeland

Partner

Katja Hengstermann

Principal, Investments

Miriam von Hertzen

Senior Associate

Henriette Hessen

Senior Associate

Janne Holmia

Partner

Emanuel Johnsson

Investment Professional

Ralph Karg

Director

Maximilian Kempken

Director

Joakim Kjemperud

Principal

Henrik Klobut

Director

Viktor Kovalev

Director

Ellen Köhler

CFO, Elevate

Gregor Leshel

Senior Associate

Bixi Li

Director

Bjarne Kveim Lie

Managing Partner

Seloua Louzani

Director

Pal Malmros

Partner

Wilhelm Meyer

Senior Associate

Iikka Moilanen

Principal

Staffan Morndal

Partner

Per Nordlander

Partner

Cecilia Nytorp

Investment Professional

Ask Nørgaard

Senior Associate

Christopher Parmo

COO

Miikka Patteri

Director

Camilla Skiffard Pedersen

Senior Associate

Merle Price

Director

Johanna Rydén

Director

Moritz Schmidt

Senior Associate

Christina Schrettle

Director

Dominik Schwarz

Partner

Reed Snyder

Principal

Sebastian Stierncreutz

Senior Associate

Mads Stærmose

Senior Associate

Helena Svancar

Partner

Fredrika Svanholm

Senior Associate

Nadia Söderling

Senior Associate

Hendrik Wildhagen

Director

Sebastian Wintgens

Principal

Past deals in Denmark

Onomondo

Series A in 2022
Onomondo is a technology company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, that specializes in developing a global cellular network for the telecommunications industry. The company provides solutions that enable operators to merge various mobile networks into a single international home network, facilitating a roaming-free experience for consumers and businesses alike. Onomondo's platform supports mobile virtual network operators by allowing them to offer unified network solutions, reducing costs, and enhancing average revenues. The technology also enables roaming-free services for both mobile end users and machine-to-machine communications, ensuring seamless connectivity as devices switch between local GSM networks. With partnerships across over 700 mobile operators globally, Onomondo aims to simplify and secure the deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) devices worldwide, allowing clients to operate under one network provider without the risk of permanent roaming issues. Originally founded as Hello World Mobile ApS in 2012, the company rebranded to Onomondo in 2014.

Scanmarket

Private Equity Round in 2022
Scanmarket A/S is a provider of cloud-based sourcing and procurement solutions, focusing on medium and large enterprises across various industries, including automotive, film production, facility services, and grocery retail. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, the company offers a comprehensive suite of strategic sourcing software that includes applications for eSourcing, eRFx, eAuction, and eLearning, along with tools for spend analysis and contract management. These solutions are designed to assist procurement teams in managing purchasing, planning, assessment, and performance management, ultimately enabling clients to digitalize their procurement processes, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve cost savings. In addition to its software offerings, Scanmarket provides consulting, supplier sourcing, and helpdesk support services, further strengthening its value proposition to clients.

Instabox

Series C in 2022
Instabox AB, based in Stockholm, Sweden, provides a freight forwarding and shipping service tailored for e-commerce retailers. The company specializes in same-day delivery through a network of smart delivery lockers located in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Instabox Express allows customers to receive their packages from various online stores directly to these lockers, ensuring convenience and efficiency. The service reaches approximately six million consumers in Sweden, partnering with notable retailers such as H&M and Ikea. Instabox has experienced significant growth, reportedly tripling its volume annually in recent years. Its platform also offers a user-friendly software solution that enables customers to schedule pickups and deliveries directly from their smartphones, enhancing the overall logistics experience.

Danelec Marine

Acquisition in 2020
Danelec Marine A/S is a manufacturer based in Birkerod, Denmark, specializing in maritime hardware products designed to enhance safety, cost efficiency, and performance in marine operations. Established in 1981, the company produces voyage data recorders, electronic chart display and information systems, and ship-to-shore IoT solutions. Danelec Marine focuses on providing reliable, application-specific products, evidenced by over 6,000 installations worldwide. In addition to its hardware offerings, the company also provides services such as product upgrades and training, ensuring long-term support with a service guarantee of ten years after a product's end of life. Danelec Marine aims to deliver efficient solutions that meet the evolving needs of the maritime industry while ensuring high customer satisfaction.

Scanmarket

Seed Round in 2019
Scanmarket A/S is a provider of cloud-based sourcing and procurement solutions, focusing on medium and large enterprises across various industries, including automotive, film production, facility services, and grocery retail. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, the company offers a comprehensive suite of strategic sourcing software that includes applications for eSourcing, eRFx, eAuction, and eLearning, along with tools for spend analysis and contract management. These solutions are designed to assist procurement teams in managing purchasing, planning, assessment, and performance management, ultimately enabling clients to digitalize their procurement processes, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve cost savings. In addition to its software offerings, Scanmarket provides consulting, supplier sourcing, and helpdesk support services, further strengthening its value proposition to clients.

Kaisa

Private Equity Round in 2018
Freespee AB is a technology company specializing in call monetization solutions for the performance advertising sector, primarily operating in Europe and North America. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, with additional offices in Helsinki, Copenhagen, and Berlin, Freespee provides various products aimed at enhancing communication and marketing efforts. Its offerings include Freespee Performance, which allows publishers and advertising networks to monetize phone calls generated from their media properties, and Freespee Analytics, a comprehensive tool for tracking leads and analyzing call data. Additionally, the Freespee Mobile Tracking SDK assists app developers in understanding consumer engagement through phone calls. By integrating multiple data sources, Freespee aims to facilitate personalized interactions between brands and their customers, thereby improving the overall consumer experience.

PolyTech

Venture Round in 2016
PolyTech specializes in providing development, testing, and production services, primarily targeting the wind-energy sector across various countries, including Denmark, Germany, China, and Mexico. The company is recognized for its expertise in Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) and Leading Edge Protection, offering innovative solutions that include blade add-ons, blade monitoring, and transport equipment. With large-scale production facilities and accredited test centers, PolyTech collaborates closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket customers to enhance their designs and optimize asset protection. By understanding the specific objectives of their clients, PolyTech ensures a comprehensive approach to the entire value chain, from design and prototyping to production and continuous improvement of the final products.

JSB Plast

Venture Round in 2016
JSB Plast is a leading supplier of wind turbine kits, specializing in customized core materials made of foam or balsa. These materials are essential for enhancing the structural integrity of rotor blades and nacelles in wind turbines. Established in 1988 and headquartered in Ringkøbing, Denmark, the company has extended its operations to China and the United States, serving a diverse customer base across Europe, Australia, and Asia. As of October 2018, JSB Plast operates as a subsidiary of Gurit Holding AG, further solidifying its position in the wind turbine industry.

Jupiter Group

Venture Round in 2016
Jupiter Group’s strategy is to grow by supplying the wind turbine industry with innovative and complementary composite solutions by establishing production facilities meeting customers requirements. They are raising performance through partnerships and by focusing on minimizing total cost enabling us to provide their customers with flexible supply chains and optimum logistical solutions.

JSB Group

Acquisition in 2016
JSB Group A/S specializes in the manufacture of customized core material kits for the global wind power industry. The company produces innovative core materials from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foam and balsa wood, which are used to enhance the structure of rotor blades and nacelles. With strategically located production sites, JSB Group offers effective design capabilities for various prototypes, alongside precision manufacturing and testing processes. This approach allows clients to reduce lead times and enables them to create cost-competitive wind turbines tailored to their specific needs.

Jupiter Bach

Acquisition in 2016
Jupiter Bach is the supplier of nacelle and spinner covers to wind turbine manufacturers.

Trivec

Acquisition in 2016
Founded in 1998, Trivec is a national Swedish company that supplies hotels and restaurants with the latest, cutting-edge technology.They provide personalized soft-and hardware solutions tailored to their clients demands on a need-to-need basis. As the market-leading firm in Scandinavia, the company has increased its revenue annually, and has a yearly profit of € 8,5 million. Thus, Trivec with their 26 motivated employees has expanded their outreach and is now operating in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Spain and Hong Kong. With more than 1500 references in the Scandinavian market Trivec has put its mark on the hospitality and leisure market and are ready to continue the trend of the past years.

Ferd

Acquisition in 2014
Ferd Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Oslo, Norway, with an additional office in Lysaker. As a subsidiary of Ferd AS, it specializes in various investment strategies, including late-stage growth capital, buyouts, and turnaround investments across a wide range of industries, such as energy, technology, and healthcare. The firm targets investments in companies based primarily in Norway and the broader Scandinavian region, focusing on those with enterprise values between $100 million and $300 million. Ferd Capital typically invests between $50 million and $150 million to acquire significant ownership stakes, often seeking majority control and board representation. The firm operates with flexibility in its investment approach, allowing it to engage with both mature companies needing restructuring and emerging businesses seeking growth capital. As a long-term and active investor, Ferd Capital aims to enhance the value of its portfolio companies while adhering to its established value platform.

WhiteAway

Private Equity Round in 2013
WhiteAway A/S is an online retailer specializing in home appliances, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Risskov, Denmark. The company provides a wide range of products, including dishwashers, washing machines, refrigerators, stoves, and personal care items, catering primarily to residential clients. WhiteAway emphasizes competitive pricing and offers free delivery within a few days, making it convenient for consumers to purchase essential household goods. The retailer collaborates with well-known brands such as Miele, Bosch, Siemens, and AEG, enhancing its product offerings and market presence.

LensOn

Acquisition in 2006
LensOn is a prominent independent online retailer of contact lenses in the Nordic region. The company specializes in a wide range of lens products, including extended wear, toric, multifocal, and bifocal lenses, as well as various accessories. By operating primarily online, LensOn offers customers a convenient shopping experience, making it easier for individuals to access quality eye care products from the comfort of their homes.
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