Verlinvest

Verlinvest S.A. is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Brussels, Belgium, with additional offices in New York, Paris, and London. Established in 1995, the firm specializes in growth capital investments across various sectors, primarily focusing on consumer industries such as food and beverages, healthcare services, education, and digital media. Verlinvest targets mid venture, late venture, expansion, and middle market stages, making equity investments ranging from €5 million to €100 million in both public and private companies. The firm often seeks minority and majority stakes and typically engages in family businesses facing succession challenges or multinationals adapting to sector changes. Verlinvest aims to partner with strong leaders to develop iconic, mission-driven brands and usually takes an active role in portfolio companies by securing board seats and participating in strategic committees.

Arjun Anand

Investment Professional

Jordy Benadid

Senior Associate

Ben Black

Principal

Pierre Camagne

Investment Associate

Nicholas Cator

Operating Partner

Cecile Chevallier

Associate

Mary Egan

Associate

Alice Giudicatti

Associate

Lindsay Haut

Associate

Axelle Henry

CFO

Julius Hugelshofer

Principal

Roberto Italia

CEO

Anaïs Jollivet

Senior Associate

Max Levine

Principal

Zhenzheng Liu

Associate

Eric Melloul

Managing Director

Christoph Miller

Founder, Drinks & More and Oyster Bay

Clément Pointillart

Executive Director

Ryan Rafeh

Senior Associate

Cricket Roberts

Associate

Alexander Rosenthal

Principal

Simone Sallustio

Executive Director

Raphael Thiolon

Executive Director

Shagun Tiwary

Independent Consultant

Gilles Vanhouwe

Principal

Alexander de Wit

MD

49 past transactions

KatKin

Series A in 2022
KatKin is a consumer goods company that offers an online-based platform that allows people to purchase and choose different kinds of cat food. The company is driven by its mission is to make it easy for everyone to feed cats properly. KatKin was founded in 2019 and headquartered in London, England.

Eka.Care

Series A in 2022
Eka.Care is a digitally enabled and connected healthcare ecosystem for better health outcomes. The platform, which is available in 12 languages, enables every Indian family to create multiple health profiles, store health records such as vaccination charts for children, developmental milestones, prescriptions, lab reports, and scans and allows sharing of records with healthcare providers.

Pattern

Series B in 2022
Pattern operates an online marketplace focused on home products, aiming to create a family of consumer goods brands united by a common mission. The company offers a range of items, including storage boxes, kitchen tools, and serving trays, all made from sustainable materials. By curating product selections tailored to specific rooms such as bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms, Pattern enables customers to easily find and purchase eco-friendly products that enhance their living spaces. The brand emphasizes building personal relationships with consumers to better understand and meet their needs.

Sinomedica

Private Equity Round in 2022
Sinomedica provides medical acupuncture treatments and healthcare services. It offers patient-centered medical care due to its medical database of acupuncture treatments and scientific research.

Revea

Seed Round in 2022
Revea is a us-based one-of-its-kind precision skincare company.

Kuku FM

Series B in 2022
Kuku FM is a podcast platform that is re-inventing the traditional radio by allowing listeners to easily discover new, emerging and diverse audio content, and engage with their favorite creators. With 700+ podcasts, Kuku FM has grown into a family of 350K+ happy listeners and 500+ creators in only 8 months. People lose countless hours to mundane activities such as commuting, chores and aimlessly staring at their phones. What if they could turn these little blocks of unallocated time into a mind-space well filled? These are moments of learning, joy, reflection and even memories. Their goal is to democratize audio content. By providing production, distribution and marketing support, they want to empower creators to monetize their content, grow their audience and connect with their fans through their platform.

Lahori

Series A in 2022
Lahori is a direct-to-consumer beverage maker.

Pedego Electric Bikes

Venture Round in 2021
Pedego Electric Bikes is a manufacturer of electric bikes with a built-in electric hub motor to provide additional assistance. Users have the ability to pedal its bikes normally and just use the motor to help out on hills and headwinds or use the motor all the time just to make riding easier. The electric assistance provided by Pedego Electric Bikes is smooth and silent that complements, rather than supplants, human power. The company was founded in 2009 by Don DiCostanzo and Terry Sherry. It is headquartered in Irvine, C.A.

Wakefit

Series C in 2021
Wakefit is a Bengaluru-based company that specializes in sleep and home solutions, offering a range of quality mattresses and home furnishings at affordable prices. Co-founded in 2016 by Ankit Garg and Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, the company has built its reputation on manufacturing mattresses designed for optimal pressure and weight distribution, utilizing high-quality foam and rigorous stress testing. In addition to mattresses, Wakefit has expanded its product line to include various home furnishings such as sofas, beds, coffee tables, office chairs, wardrobes, and other items. The company sells its products through its own eCommerce platform as well as multiple online marketplaces, making it accessible to a wide customer base.

Who Gives a Crap

Series A in 2021
Who Gives a Crap is an Australian startup based in Melbourne, founded in 2012. The company specializes in environmentally friendly toilet paper, paper towels, and tissues, which are crafted from recycled paper fiber, bamboo, or sugarcane. These products are free of dyes, inks, and scents, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. In addition to promoting sustainable practices, Who Gives a Crap donates a portion of its profits to support water and sanitation projects in developing countries, thereby contributing to the improvement of sanitation facilities globally.

Heads Up For Tails

Series A in 2021
Heads Up For Tails is an online store that sells dog products. Its portfolio of products includes clothes, collars and leashes, grooming products, bowls and feeders, bedding products, medicine, food, toys, and accessories for dogs. It also offers personalized products and training aids. The store also sells products for cats such as litter, collar, food, toys, beds and crates, furniture and scratchers, bowls, shampoos, and more. Heads Up For Tails is operated from New Delhi, India.

Genexa Inc.

Series A in 2021
Genexa Inc. is a pharmaceutical company based in Beverly Hills, California, that specializes in manufacturing and selling over-the-counter medicines. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on providing clean medicine solutions, offering products for a variety of health concerns, including sleep and stress, pain relief, digestive health, and treatments for infants and children, as well as cold, flu, sinus, and allergy conditions. Genexa distinguishes itself by using the same active ingredients found in traditional medicines while eliminating artificial additives, dyes, allergens, and unnecessary chemicals. Its products are available for purchase through its online store and in various retail outlets, reflecting a commitment to quality and consumer health.

Everli

Series C in 2021
Everli, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Milan, is a leading European e-grocery marketplace that aims to simplify grocery shopping by providing home delivery services. The company eliminates the hassles of traditional grocery shopping, such as queuing, parking, and carrying heavy bags, allowing customers to enjoy the convenience of having their groceries delivered directly to their homes. With a team of over 200 employees and more than 100 partnerships with retailers and consumer packaged goods companies, Everli serves over 60 provinces across Europe and has completed more than 2 million grocery deliveries. The company also fosters a strong internal culture through events and team-building activities, despite having a geographically diverse workforce that includes offices in Verona and Warsaw, as well as remote employees.

Purplle

Series D in 2021
Purplle is an online store selling cosmetics, fragrances, skin, and hair care products. It gives an online space to beauty and wellness needs that showcases some of the beauty brands and products. Purplle aims to take shopping experience to a different level. Purplle was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Juicy Chemistry

Series A in 2021
Juicy Chemistry operates as an eponymous consumer brand. Juicy Chemistry develops, markets and sells over 100 skincare products cleansers, toners, moisturisers and oils, among others.

Liva Healthcare

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2014, Liva Healthcare is an innovative digital health coaching platform for scalable lifestyle and disease management. Winner of 'Health IT Firm of the Year' at the HealthInvestor Awards 2018 and 'Healthtech Innovators of the Year - Europe' at the Global Health & Pharma Awards 2018, Liva Healthcare is used by public healthcare, private insurance and pharma companies including NHS England and AXA PPP Healthcare. Liva Healthcare’s platform facilitates ongoing personalised health coaching through an intuitive app, building strong bond between coach, GP and patient. Its focus lies on tackling chronic illnesses, such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease by driving behaviour change. The app is multilingual across several languages, proven to work efficiently across all socio-economic backgrounds and is capable of engaging groups normally hard to reach. It is based upon nine to 18 months of continuous patient engagement to make new habits and behaviours stick. One coach can manage 500 patients per year simultaneously without the loss of patient outcomes. Implementation time from get-go is normally within weeks and the platform is available as a white-label SaaS platform or as a turn-key solution, dependent on client specifications. Liva Healthcare has offices in Copenhagen, Denmark and London, UK.

Wakefit

Series B in 2020
Wakefit is a Bengaluru-based company that specializes in sleep and home solutions, offering a range of quality mattresses and home furnishings at affordable prices. Co-founded in 2016 by Ankit Garg and Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, the company has built its reputation on manufacturing mattresses designed for optimal pressure and weight distribution, utilizing high-quality foam and rigorous stress testing. In addition to mattresses, Wakefit has expanded its product line to include various home furnishings such as sofas, beds, coffee tables, office chairs, wardrobes, and other items. The company sells its products through its own eCommerce platform as well as multiple online marketplaces, making it accessible to a wide customer base.

Toluna

Venture Round in 2020
Toluna Group Limited operates a real-time consumer intelligence platform that offers automated insights solutions across various areas, including analytics, behavioral tracking, and interactive research services. The company provides tools for market understanding, product development, brand testing, and survey solutions. Toluna serves a diverse range of industries, such as automotive, cosmetics, healthcare, technology, and retail, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in London, Toluna has expanded its presence globally, with operations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company combines innovative technology with a panel of over 30 million consumers, enabling efficient and scalable research solutions tailored to clients' needs.

Kopi Kenangan

Series B in 2020
Kopi Kenangan is one of several grab-and-go coffee chains trying to capitalize on the rising trend and demand for grounded coffee beverages in a country which has the lowest coffee consumption per capita in the region, despite being the world’s fourth-largest coffee exporter.

Purplle

Series C in 2020
Purplle is an online store selling cosmetics, fragrances, skin, and hair care products. It gives an online space to beauty and wellness needs that showcases some of the beauty brands and products. Purplle aims to take shopping experience to a different level. Purplle was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Veeba Foods

Series D in 2019
Veeba Food Services is a company promoted by the Bahl family, who have been associated with the food processing industry since 1983. With their internationally certified production facility and unmatched quality standards, Veeba Food Services is a one stop solution for all sauces, dips, emulsions, and dessert toppings requirement. Currently Veeba is engaged in manufacturing and marketing sauces, emulsions, toppings, syrups, etc. Veeba has strong national distribution network covering most parts of the Indian Landscape.

Epigamia

Series C in 2019
Epigamia is a producer of premium dairy-based food products, specializing in all-natural Greek yogurt. Launched in June 2015, the company aims to promote a healthy lifestyle through its diverse product offerings, which include Greek yogurt, almond milk, plant-based alternatives, lactose-free snacks, ice creams, ghee-based spreads, and chilled shakes made from real fruit. With a focus on low-fat and high-protein content, Epigamia ensures that consumers can enjoy nutritious desserts and beverages at an affordable price.

Veeba Foods

Series D in 2018
Veeba Food Services is a company promoted by the Bahl family, who have been associated with the food processing industry since 1983. With their internationally certified production facility and unmatched quality standards, Veeba Food Services is a one stop solution for all sauces, dips, emulsions, and dessert toppings requirement. Currently Veeba is engaged in manufacturing and marketing sauces, emulsions, toppings, syrups, etc. Veeba has strong national distribution network covering most parts of the Indian Landscape.

Veeba Foods

Series C in 2017
Veeba Food Services is a company promoted by the Bahl family, who have been associated with the food processing industry since 1983. With their internationally certified production facility and unmatched quality standards, Veeba Food Services is a one stop solution for all sauces, dips, emulsions, and dessert toppings requirement. Currently Veeba is engaged in manufacturing and marketing sauces, emulsions, toppings, syrups, etc. Veeba has strong national distribution network covering most parts of the Indian Landscape.

Epigamia

Series B in 2017
Epigamia is a producer of premium dairy-based food products, specializing in all-natural Greek yogurt. Launched in June 2015, the company aims to promote a healthy lifestyle through its diverse product offerings, which include Greek yogurt, almond milk, plant-based alternatives, lactose-free snacks, ice creams, ghee-based spreads, and chilled shakes made from real fruit. With a focus on low-fat and high-protein content, Epigamia ensures that consumers can enjoy nutritious desserts and beverages at an affordable price.

Frichti

Series B in 2017
Frichti is for those who sometimes (or everyday) get tired of having nothing in the fridge when coming back from work, ordering the same sushi forever or even cooking when you did not feel like it. So imagine that together they hire a chef who makes us as soon as they want a good homemade dish or even finds us a good bottle of wine. This is Frichti's bet, allowing you to no longer break your head and make your meals not only the simplest thing in the world but also real moments of gluttony. It is an "everyday caterer" whose mission is to allow all those who want to eat well but do not have time to cook to do so. They have the taste of good products, the love of cooking well made and the desire to simplify the lives of their customers. Their distribution is 100% web (order on their site or on mobile).

BYJU'S

Series F in 2017
BYJU’S is a valuable ed-tech company at USD 10.5 billion and the creator of India’s most loved school learning app which offers highly adaptive, engaging, and effective learning programs for students in classes 1 -12 and competitive exams like JEE, NEET, CAT, and IAS. BYJU'S launched its flagship product, BYJU’S - The Learning App, for classes 4-12 in 2015. Today, the app has over 42 million registered students. With an average time of 71 minutes being spent by a student on the app every day from 1700+ cities, the app is creating a whole new way of learning through visual lessons. The Disney. BYJU'S Early Learn App was launched in June 2019, a special offering from BYJU'S for students in classes 1-3 featuring Disney’s timeliness characters. In early 2019, BYJU'S also acquired Osmo, a Palo Alto-based maker of educational games to transform the whole offline to an online learning experience.

XSEED Education

Series B in 2016
XSEED Education is globally transforming K-8 education from rote to learning, from "telling" to teaching. Its 5-step method builds thinking skills and problem-solving confidence in children. XSEED serves 750,000 children. The XSEED School Learning Program replaces “rote-chalk-and-talk” with a well researched ‘five step’ process to teach every concept effectively using clear curricular aims, hands-on activity, reflective analysis, application, and assessment. Visible benefits of XSEED are curiosity, confidence, ability to reflect, and higher order thinking skills in children. The XSEED ‘classroom toolkit’ includes over 10,000 step-by-step teaching plans, application-oriented student learning materials, and skill-focused assessment to provide individualized feedback. Year-round coaching and training situated in the classroom equip teachers with the know-how necessary to continuously uplift classroom practice. XSEED is now harnessing the power of technology to personalize learning for every child. XSEED has been featured among the top educational innovations in the world in “Learning Re-Imagined” (published the WISE Summit) and featured as a case-study by MIT’s Legatum Center.

Oatly

Venture Round in 2016
Oatly AB, founded in 1985 and based in Malmö, Sweden, specializes in producing a range of oat-based products. Its offerings include various oat drinks such as whole, semi, and barista editions, alongside flavored options like chocolate and matcha latte. The company also produces oatgurt in several flavors, creamy oat desserts, and spreads, as well as ice cream. Oatly aims to provide products that maximize nutritional value while minimizing environmental impact, making it easier for consumers to enjoy healthy moments without straining the planet's resources. The company distributes its products primarily through health stores and operates as a subsidiary of Cereal Base Ceba AB.

Mutti S.p.A.

Funding Round in 2016
Mutti S.p.A. is an Italian company specializing in the production of tomato-based products. Founded in 1899 and headquartered in Montechiarugolo, the company offers a diverse range of products, including tomato purees, concentrates, and pulps. Its product line also features pizza sauces, tomato vinegars, various types of tomato sauces, peeled and stewed tomatoes, chunked tomatoes, ready-made sauces, and tomato ketchups. Renowned for its quality, Mutti S.p.A. has established itself as a significant player in the tomato processing industry in Italy.

Sula Vineyards

Seed Round in 2016
Sula Vineyards Pvt. Ltd., established in 1999 and headquartered in Nashik, India, is a leading producer and exporter of a diverse range of wines, including white, red, rosé, and sparkling varieties. The company is recognized as India's premier wine producer and has pioneered the creation of notable wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, and Zinfandel. In addition to its wine production, Sula imports and distributes prestigious international brands, including Remy Martin Cognac and Piper Heidsieck Champagne. The company's extensive portfolio features popular wine brands like RASA, Dindori, The Source, Satori, Madera, and Dia. Sula Vineyards markets its products through hotels, restaurants, and distributors, while also offering wine tourism experiences at its vineyard resorts and tasting rooms.

Veeba Foods

Series B in 2016
Veeba Food Services is a company promoted by the Bahl family, who have been associated with the food processing industry since 1983. With their internationally certified production facility and unmatched quality standards, Veeba Food Services is a one stop solution for all sauces, dips, emulsions, and dessert toppings requirement. Currently Veeba is engaged in manufacturing and marketing sauces, emulsions, toppings, syrups, etc. Veeba has strong national distribution network covering most parts of the Indian Landscape.

Epigamia

Series A in 2016
Epigamia is a producer of premium dairy-based food products, specializing in all-natural Greek yogurt. Launched in June 2015, the company aims to promote a healthy lifestyle through its diverse product offerings, which include Greek yogurt, almond milk, plant-based alternatives, lactose-free snacks, ice creams, ghee-based spreads, and chilled shakes made from real fruit. With a focus on low-fat and high-protein content, Epigamia ensures that consumers can enjoy nutritious desserts and beverages at an affordable price.

111, Inc.

Series D in 2015
111,Inc. is a leading digital and mobile healthcare platform in China. By applying advanced Internet and information technology, 111,Inc. is devoted to online medical services and online pharmacy through optimized supply chain and resources. 111,Inc. aims to deliver the best and comprehensive healthcare solutions to Chinese people. The main business lines of 111,Inc. include online B2C pharmacy platform 1 Drugstore, Internet hospital 1 Clinic and online B2B pharmacy platform 1 Drug Mall. Their mission is to build the largest integrated online and offline healthcare platform in China powered by technology through the innovative model of B2B2C to realize integrating development of businesses and consumers, online and offline markets, direct sales and marketplace models, drug and medical service delivery. 111,Inc. is one of the few Unicorn enterprise in the Internet medical health industry.

Chewy

Series D in 2015
Chewy, Inc. is a prominent e-commerce company based in the United States that specializes in the sale of pet products. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Dania Beach, Florida, Chewy offers a wide range of items, including pet food, treats, supplies, and medications for various types of pets, such as dogs, cats, fish, birds, small animals, horses, and reptiles. The company features approximately 60,000 products from over 2,000 partner brands, providing convenience and accessibility through its website and mobile applications. Chewy aims to enhance the pet ownership experience by offering free shipping on orders from its extensive selection of over 500 brands. As a subsidiary of PetSmart, Chewy combines a passion for pets with a commitment to customer service, ensuring that pet owners can easily find and receive the products they need.

Sir Kensington's

Series A in 2015
Sir Kensington's produces a line of natural and healthy gourmet condiments. That is why they have created ketchup made from whole, vine-ripened pear tomatoes, sweetened with organic raw cane sugar as well as the first and only non-GMO verified mayonnaise flavored with a hint of fresh lemon juice. The company offers multiple flavors of mayonnaise and mustard bringing choice and innovation to a previously forgotten category. By using high quality, Non-GMO ingredients, and strict quality control methods, their customers enjoy both superb taste and nutritional benefits. Sir Kensington's products are featured in over 5,000 retailers in North America, such as Whole Foods, Safeway, and The Fresh Market. The company's flagship condiment, ketchup, is served in restaurants like ABC Kitchen, The Spotted Pig, and PJ Clarkes, along with the finest hotels from the Four Seasons to the Chateau Marmont.

Brandtone

Series D in 2015
The Brandtone offering allows our clients meet both short-term tactical and long-term strategic brand objectives in key emerging markets where growth is driven by the emergence of a growing middle class. Our voice-based mobile platform can be accessed using any handset, on any network and is entirely free to use for the consumer. This has resulted in unprecedented participation rates by consumers in campaigns developed for our clients.

Global Fashion Group

Venture Round in 2015
Global Fashion Group develops an online platform for fashion markets. It offers fashion online, and it offers brands the chance to enter the fashion e-commerce sector in highly promising economies. Global Fashion Group operates with five branded platforms in numerous countries. Working closely with its partners, Global Fashion Group has crafted in-class shopping experience for its customers offering numerous international and local brands to be delivered quickly and conveniently. Global Fashion began operation in 2014. Its headquarters is in Luxembourg.

Yiyao

Series C in 2015
Yiyao is also knwon as 111.com.cn. Yiyao is an online drug superstore where patients can buy over-the-counter medications, traditional Chinese remedies, and a variety of other health products including everything from sex toys to diet pills. 111.com.cn operates as an online portal for selling pharmaceutical products.

111, Inc.

Series C in 2014
111,Inc. is a leading digital and mobile healthcare platform in China. By applying advanced Internet and information technology, 111,Inc. is devoted to online medical services and online pharmacy through optimized supply chain and resources. 111,Inc. aims to deliver the best and comprehensive healthcare solutions to Chinese people. The main business lines of 111,Inc. include online B2C pharmacy platform 1 Drugstore, Internet hospital 1 Clinic and online B2B pharmacy platform 1 Drug Mall. Their mission is to build the largest integrated online and offline healthcare platform in China powered by technology through the innovative model of B2B2C to realize integrating development of businesses and consumers, online and offline markets, direct sales and marketplace models, drug and medical service delivery. 111,Inc. is one of the few Unicorn enterprise in the Internet medical health industry.

Brandtone

Series C in 2014
The Brandtone offering allows our clients meet both short-term tactical and long-term strategic brand objectives in key emerging markets where growth is driven by the emergence of a growing middle class. Our voice-based mobile platform can be accessed using any handset, on any network and is entirely free to use for the consumer. This has resulted in unprecedented participation rates by consumers in campaigns developed for our clients.

THE ICONIC

Venture Round in 2013
THE ICONIC is a leading online fashion and footwear retailer in Australia and New Zealand, established in 2011. It offers a wide range of over 500 brands and 25,000 items, featuring the latest trends in men's and women's fashion. The company is committed to providing a premium online shopping experience characterized by exceptional customer service. To enhance customer satisfaction, THE ICONIC provides free shipping and a generous 100-day return policy on all purchases.

Hint

Venture Round in 2012
Hint Inc. produces and sells fruit-infused flavored water and personal care items. The company offers flavored, sparkling, caffeinated, and kids flavored water. Its personal items include deodorants, sunscreens, sun protection for indoor use, and sun protection bundles. The company sells its products online, as well as through stores. Hint Inc. was incorporated in 2005 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Brandtone

Venture Round in 2011
The Brandtone offering allows our clients meet both short-term tactical and long-term strategic brand objectives in key emerging markets where growth is driven by the emergence of a growing middle class. Our voice-based mobile platform can be accessed using any handset, on any network and is entirely free to use for the consumer. This has resulted in unprecedented participation rates by consumers in campaigns developed for our clients.

Bevyz

Venture Round in 2009
Founded in 2004 by Edouard Sterngold and Eva Schwarz, Bevyz has developed a unique, patented single-portion multi-drink system that dispenses an extensive range of premium tasting hot and cold beverages.

Sambazon

Private Equity Round in 2008
Sambazon, Inc. produces and sells organic acai products. The company’s products include juices, fruit packs, frozen desserts and snacks, powders, and energy drinks. It also operates cafes in Cardiff and Newport, California. The company offers its products through retail stores in the United States. Sambazon, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in San Clemente, California.