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 Sweden

MatHem

Venture Round in 2020
MatHem i Sverige AB offers online retail of food and household products. It provides organic goods; grocery; prescription; health, party and feast, business and association, health, recipes from food bags, collaborations, weekday and weekend inspired food; wine; dairy products; bakery; meat and chark; drinks; pantry; fish; finished food and snacks; glass candy and snacks; baby food and accessories; pharmacy, hygiene and health; spices and flavorers; animal food and accessories; and kiosk and newspapers. The company is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Hem

Venture Round in 2018
Hem Design Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of home furniture, lighting products, rugs, and accessories. The company's product range includes various types of seating, tables, storage solutions, and customizable furniture, along with a selection of rugs and home décor items such as cushions and organizational products. Founded in 2014, Hem operates from its headquarters in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices in several international locations, including Stockholm and New York. The company sells its products through its retail stores in Germany and online, reaching customers across multiple countries including the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Australia. In addition to retail, Hem provides interior design solutions for businesses and offices, enhancing its role as a comprehensive furniture and design provider.

MatHem

Venture Round in 2017
MatHem i Sverige AB offers online retail of food and household products. It provides organic goods; grocery; prescription; health, party and feast, business and association, health, recipes from food bags, collaborations, weekday and weekend inspired food; wine; dairy products; bakery; meat and chark; drinks; pantry; fish; finished food and snacks; glass candy and snacks; baby food and accessories; pharmacy, hygiene and health; spices and flavorers; animal food and accessories; and kiosk and newspapers. The company is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

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.

Uppländska Berg

Acquisition in 2016
Uppland Mountain and subsidiary Blasting Technology has 35 years of experience and tradition within the qualifying rock work. Their offices are in Norrtälje and Söderhamn but they do work all over Sweden. They operate under the name Uppland Mountain and together they are one of the largest and most complete in the industry. It gives you peace of mind from the ground up.

Linjebesiktning AB

Acquisition in 2016
Linjebesiktning AB provides inspection and quality control of electricity and telecommunication networks in Sweden.

Stor & Liten

Venture Round in 2016
Stor&Liten AB operates an online toy store for kids. The company was formerly known as Kidsplay AB. Stor&Liten AB was founded in 1968 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Confident Living

Acquisition in 2014
Confident Living Nordic AB is based in Stockholm, Sweden. As of October 11, 2016, Confident Living Nordic AB operates as a subsidiary of Kitchentime Ab.

Carnia

Acquisition in 2011
Carnia AB is an online pet food retailer based in Johanneshov, Sweden. The company specializes in providing artificial pet food designed to mimic the natural diet of pets in the wild. By offering products that are free from cereals and minimize other carbohydrate sources, Carnia aims to deliver a diet that aligns with the natural feeding habits of pets. This approach enables pet owners to better meet the dietary needs of their animals, promoting overall health and well-being.