Verdane

Verdane is a venture capital and private equity firm established in 1985, focused on investing in Northern European companies with significant growth potential. The firm targets sectors such as software, consumer internet, energy technology, and advanced industrials, and can take either minority or majority positions in its investments. Verdane employs an active-ownership model, providing portfolio companies with access to extensive networks, market intelligence, and sector expertise to foster top-line growth. Historically, companies in its portfolio have experienced substantial revenue and EBITDA growth. Verdane also manages diversified funds that emphasize impact investing, particularly in the energy sector, and engages in secondary investments aimed at digitalization. The firm is based in Oslo, Norway, and operates across Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden.

Daniel Ahlstrand

Investment Professional

Erling Amble

Senior Associate

Paula Ruiz Azcue

Associate

Björn Beckman

Investment Professional

Parham Benisi

Investment Professional

Simon Betzler

Senior Associate

Liv Ingeborg Blekkerud

Chief Financial Officer

Nils Bouchet

Director

Max Carlsén

Investment Professional

Emilio Costa

Investment professional

Andreas Daae

Investment Professional

Frida Einarson

Partner

Magnus Ekqvist

Investment Manager

Eline Stokstad Fjell

Director

Gustav Friberg

Associate

Hampus Frisén

Director

Julia Gerken

Senior Associate

Jakob Greger Gravdal

Investment Professional

Maroje Guertl

Principal

Arne Handeland

Partner

Christian Jebsen

Partner

Emanuel Johnsson

Partner

Karin Kans

Director

Maximilian Kempken

Director

Joakim Kjemperud

Principal

Henrik Klobut

Director

Emilia Lassas

Senior Associate

Bjarne K. Lie

Managing Partner

Pål Malmros

Partner

Wilhelm Meyer

Associate

Iikka Moilanen

Investment Professional

Staffan Mörndal

Partner

Birger Nergaard

Founder

David Nielsen

Senior Associate

Per Nordlander

Partner

Cecilia Nytorp

Investment Professional

Erik Osmundsen

PartnerPartner

Christopher Parmo

Chief Operating Officer

Miikka Patteri

Associate

Camilla Skiffard Pedersen

Associate

Johnny Rindahl

Partner

Tomas Rosales

Investment Professional

Johanna Rydén

Senior Associate

Henrik Sagosen Smeby

Associate

Reed Snyder

Director

Sebastian Stierncreutz

Associate

Göran Strandberg

Partner

Fredrika Svanholm

Associate

Atle Søvik

Partner

Anni Tuulos

Director

Anders Vinther-Antonsen

Senior Associate

Nils Vold

Partner

Hendrik Wildhagen

Director

Maggie Yang

Analyst

Past deals in Oslo

Confirmit

Acquisition in 2020
Confirmit provides software that enables organizations to conduct Customer Feedback, Employee Feedback, and Market Research programs. Our customers are primarily Global 5000 companies and Market Research agencies worldwide, who rely on our wide range of products for feedback/data collection, panel management, data processing, analysis, and reporting. We pride ourselves on providing innovative, superior technological solutions that are scalable, secure, and flexible to support our clients’ constantly evolving needs. We are committed to understanding and meeting the needs of our international customer base, and developing strategic relationships that support this. Confirmit was established in 1996, and rapidly became the leading provider of Software-as-a-Service feedback and research solutions. Confirmit now employs over 200 people and has offices in Oslo, Norway (headquarters); Guildford and London in the UK; New York and San Francisco in the US; and Moscow and Yaroslavl in Russia. Confirmit’s software is also distributed through partner resellers in Barcelona, Kuwait City, Madrid, Milan, Santiago, Sydney, and Tokyo.

Porterbuddy

Corporate Round in 2019
They are the gang that delivers to your door the same day you order in the online store.Porterbuddy'​ is a logistics platform that provides efficient and customer-centric, last-mile delivery of products.

Bildeler

Private Equity Round in 2019
Bildeler.no operates an online retailer of auto parts. The company’s store, sales and procurement are located at Lierskogen, between Drammen and Oslo. After the transaction, Verdane and Canica will together own 90 percent of Bildeler.no

SixBondStreet AS

Private Equity Round in 2019
Sixbondstreet is an online retailer of exclusive furniture and decorative items.sixbondstreet with international impulses and a desire to deliver the little extra in furniture and interior design.

Webcruiter

Venture Round in 2018
Webcruiter is run by a staff of 35 enthusiastic and dedicated employees, who provide service and build recruitment solutions for 1,400 clients. Webcruiter is used by all kinds of companies, from large international enterprises to small local firms – in both the public and private sectors. The smallest organisation has three employees, while the largest has a workforce numbering over 70,000.

Zisson

Acquisition in 2018
Zisson AS, founded in 2006 and based in Oslo, Norway, specializes in developing cloud-based switchboard solutions and communication center software. The company focuses on providing innovative tools that enhance communication and operational efficiency for businesses. Through its cloud technology, Zisson aims to streamline communication processes, making it easier for organizations to manage their customer interactions and improve overall service delivery.

Penetrace

Acquisition in 2018
Penetrace AS provides a marketing intelligence tool that enables marketers to monitor, benchmark, and simulate campaign performance in Norway and internationally. Its solutions also include Penetrace Campaign Monitor, which gathers relevant information to evaluate campaign activities; and Penelytics, a tool to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of marketing investments by organizing the data into a dashboard. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Oslo, Norway.

Boostcom

Venture Round in 2017
Boostcom AS is a prominent proptech company specializing in software solutions for the shopping center industry. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, the company serves over 100 shopping centers worldwide through its innovative platform, The Mall Performance Cloud. This platform integrates various digital touchpoints within shopping malls, offering services such as data management, audience management, marketing automation, advanced analytics, and mobile applications. Boostcom's technology assists shopping centers in enhancing customer engagement and increasing sales, particularly through loyalty schemes and integrated advertising solutions. With offices across Europe, the USA, Dubai, and Hong Kong, Boostcom is backed by venture and private equity funds, allowing for continuous expansion and product development. The company is committed to delivering measurable results to its clients, ensuring that its solutions align with their goals of improving sales and customer experiences.

Novelda

Funding Round in 2016
Novelda AS is a semiconductor company based in Kviteseid, Norway, that specializes in ultra wideband (UWB) technology. Established in 2004, the company develops components and application-specific integrated circuits for high-resolution impulse radar and short-range communications. Novelda's product offerings include the Novelda R1, a hand-held UWB radar evaluation system that analyzes reflections from electromagnetic pulses to provide three-dimensional information about surrounding objects, including their distance and velocity. Additionally, the company provides CMOS impulse radar transceiver development kits and antennas, catering to various applications such as low-power wireless communication, radio frequency identification, and radar systems. Novelda's technology is particularly noted for its use in medical and industrial high-precision sensors, as well as wireless healthcare applications, and is recognized for its effectiveness in Human Presence Detection, enhancing user experience and security in consumer electronics while promoting energy efficiency in building automation.

Oda

Venture Round in 2015
Oda, formerly known as Kolonial.no AS, is Norway's leading online grocery retailer, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Oslo. The company specializes in delivering a wide range of grocery items directly to consumers' homes or to designated collection points. Its extensive product offerings include fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meat, seafood, baked goods, beverages, snacks, and various household essentials. Oda emphasizes a data-driven approach to retail, focusing on sustainability throughout its operations to create an efficient grocery delivery system. With its commitment to convenience and quality, Oda serves millions of customers across Norway.

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.

Exie

Venture Round in 2007
Exie AS, a software company, provides performance management software to public and private sectors in Norway. It offers the software for the implementation of business strategy. The company involves in various programmes, including senior management, public sector, resource management, energy, local government, and supplier intelligence programmes. Exie AS was founded in 1997 and is based in Oslo, Norway.