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

Max Carlsén

Investment Professional

Frida Einarson

Partner

Magnus Ekqvist

Investment Manager

Eline Stokstad Fjell

Director

Hampus Frisén

Director

Julia Gerken

Senior Associate

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

Iikka Moilanen

Investment Professional

Staffan Mörndal

Partner

David Nielsen

Senior Associate

Per Nordlander

Partner

Cecilia Nytorp

Investment Professional

Erik Osmundsen

PartnerPartner

Christopher Parmo

Chief Operating Officer

Miikka Patteri

Associate

Johnny Rindahl

Partner

Tomas Rosales

Investment Professional

Johanna Rydén

Senior Associate

Henrik Sagosen Smeby

Associate

Reed Snyder

Director

Göran Strandberg

Partner

Anni Tuulos

Director

Anders Vinther-Antonsen

Senior Associate

Nils Vold

Partner

Hendrik Wildhagen

Director

Maggie Yang

Analyst

Past deals in Norway

TOPRO

Private Equity Round in 2022
TOPRO Industri is in manufacturing mechanical and electronic components for several of Norway's largest industrial companies.

Farmasiet

Private Equity Round in 2019
Farmasiet is Norway's largest online pharmacy delivering to the entire country. We also have a physical pharmacy in Sandefjord.

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.