Verso

Verso is an independent merchant banking firm based in Luxembourg that provides advisory and financing services to international ultra-high-net-worth and institutional clients, offering equity and debt financing, mergers and acquisitions, pre-IPO advisory, private equity, wealth management, real estate financing, venture capital and special situations, with a focus on transactions of at least 100 million USD.

Julien Machot

Managing Partner

21 past transactions

Umiami

Series A in 2023
Founded in Paris in 2020, Umiami is a French food-tech company dedicated to developing plant-based food technology. It specializes in creating whole-cut alternatives that replicate the taste, texture, and smell of meat, aiming to reduce global meat consumption.

Mosh

Series A in 2023
Mosh is a brain wellness brand offering protein bars for improving brain health. The company's mission is to change the conversation about brain health through food, education, research, and providing the tools for a mind-style lifestyle.

Uravu Labs

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in Bangalore in 2017, Uravu Labs specializes in innovative water solutions. The company uses award-winning, renewable energy-powered technology to extract moisture from the atmosphere, producing high-quality drinking water. Their systems are designed to provide sustainable access to clean water, particularly in water-scarce areas.

NITRO Beverage

Series A in 2022
NITRO Beverage specializes in nitrogen-infused cold brew coffees and beverages, offering a unique drinking experience characterized by a creamy texture and frothy finish. The company was founded in the summer of 2016 by four friends who initially sold nitro cold brew coffee by the keg using bicycles in Asbury Park and Hoboken, New Jersey. Recognizing a growing demand for organic and craft beverages, they established NITRO Beverage Co. to expand their offerings. Initially focused on supplying kegs to restaurants and offices, the company achieved significant milestones, including its first canning run in spring 2018. This marked a transition to ready-to-drink products, which facilitated further expansion into retail markets, including participation in the Whole Foods Market Local Brands program. NITRO Beverage continues to cater to consumers seeking refreshing, high-quality beverages.

Uravu Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in Bangalore in 2017, Uravu Labs specializes in innovative water solutions. The company uses award-winning, renewable energy-powered technology to extract moisture from the atmosphere, producing high-quality drinking water. Their systems are designed to provide sustainable access to clean water, particularly in water-scarce areas.

TurtleTree Labs

Series A in 2021
TurtleTree Labs is a Singapore-based biotechnology company focused on producing real milk from animal cells. Founded in 2019, it uses mammary cell-based technology to produce dairy ingredients and milk in food production facilities without the involvement of live animals, enabling animal-free, sustainable dairy products for manufacturers, infant nutrition providers, and health-focused consumers.

BetterBrand

Seed Round in 2021
BetterBrand is a food technology company focused on nutrition innovation in the refined carbohydrate category. Its flagship product, The Better Bagel, reimagines a carb-heavy bagel by delivering net carbohydrates equivalent to two slices of banana while adding more than 25 grams of plant-based protein, with no added sugar and a clean, Non-GMO verified ingredient deck. The company aims to empower consumers to enjoy familiar foods without guilt by combining taste, nutrition, and simple ingredients. Through its products, BetterBrand seeks to shift eating patterns toward better health and sustained wellbeing, supporting productivity and quality of life. The business emphasizes transparent sourcing and a clean-label approach, appealing to health-conscious shoppers seeking convenient, nourishing options in the everyday diet.

Ferveret

Seed Round in 2021
Ferveret develops liquid cooling technology for data centers inspired by nuclear power plant cooling. The company offers subcooled boiling-based thermal systems that improve heat dissipation, reduce physical footprint, and boost processing efficiency, enabling data centers, AI infrastructure, and crypto mining operations to lower energy consumption, cooling costs, and environmental impact. By targeting the large share of electricity wasted on cooling, the company aims to deliver substantial reductions in operating costs and carbon footprint while enabling higher chip performance and density.

Umiami

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in Paris in 2020, Umiami is a French food-tech company dedicated to developing plant-based food technology. It specializes in creating whole-cut alternatives that replicate the taste, texture, and smell of meat, aiming to reduce global meat consumption.

BetterBrand

Pre Seed Round in 2021
BetterBrand is a food technology company focused on nutrition innovation in the refined carbohydrate category. Its flagship product, The Better Bagel, reimagines a carb-heavy bagel by delivering net carbohydrates equivalent to two slices of banana while adding more than 25 grams of plant-based protein, with no added sugar and a clean, Non-GMO verified ingredient deck. The company aims to empower consumers to enjoy familiar foods without guilt by combining taste, nutrition, and simple ingredients. Through its products, BetterBrand seeks to shift eating patterns toward better health and sustained wellbeing, supporting productivity and quality of life. The business emphasizes transparent sourcing and a clean-label approach, appealing to health-conscious shoppers seeking convenient, nourishing options in the everyday diet.

Eat Just

Secondary Market in 2021
Eat Just, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, focuses on creating plant-based food products aimed at improving the food system. The company offers a variety of items, including plant-based scrambled eggs, flavored mayonnaise, dressings, cookie doughs, and meat alternatives. Their flagship product, JUST Egg, has garnered significant recognition, being featured in lists such as Popular Science's "100 Greatest Innovations." Eat Just emphasizes innovation through a unique discovery platform for food ingredients, combining scientific research with culinary expertise from Michelin-starred chefs. The company has been acknowledged in various prestigious lists, including Fast Company’s "Most Innovative Companies" and Entrepreneur’s "100 Brilliant Companies."

TurtleTree Labs

Seed Round in 2020
TurtleTree Labs is a Singapore-based biotechnology company focused on producing real milk from animal cells. Founded in 2019, it uses mammary cell-based technology to produce dairy ingredients and milk in food production facilities without the involvement of live animals, enabling animal-free, sustainable dairy products for manufacturers, infant nutrition providers, and health-focused consumers.

VERSO Fund

Funding Round in 2020
VERSO Fund is a venture capital firm established in 2022 and located in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The firm focuses on investment management, providing capital to innovative companies and talented founders with bold business models. VERSO Fund specializes in sectors such as food technology, education technology, and clean technology, aiming to support ventures that drive progress and sustainability in these industries.

NITRO Beverage

Seed Round in 2020
NITRO Beverage specializes in nitrogen-infused cold brew coffees and beverages, offering a unique drinking experience characterized by a creamy texture and frothy finish. The company was founded in the summer of 2016 by four friends who initially sold nitro cold brew coffee by the keg using bicycles in Asbury Park and Hoboken, New Jersey. Recognizing a growing demand for organic and craft beverages, they established NITRO Beverage Co. to expand their offerings. Initially focused on supplying kegs to restaurants and offices, the company achieved significant milestones, including its first canning run in spring 2018. This marked a transition to ready-to-drink products, which facilitated further expansion into retail markets, including participation in the Whole Foods Market Local Brands program. NITRO Beverage continues to cater to consumers seeking refreshing, high-quality beverages.

Impossible Foods

Series E in 2019
Impossible Foods Inc. is a Redwood City, California-based company that specializes in developing plant-based substitutes for meat, dairy, and fish products. Founded in 2011 by Patrick Brown and Monte Casino, the company utilizes a combination of natural ingredients, including proteins, fats, amino acids, and vitamins sourced from greens, seeds, and grains, to recreate the taste and texture of traditional meats and dairy. Its product lineup includes items such as burgers and pork alternatives, which are marketed as healthier options for consumers. Impossible Foods distributes its products through various channels, including restaurants and online platforms in the United States.

REAL Empire Capital

REAL Estate - investments in proprietary portfolio in EMEA

Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat is a pioneering food processing company that specializes in creating plant-based meat products. Founded in 2009, the company aims to address global issues such as human health, climate change, resource constraints, and animal welfare through its innovative, non-GMO ingredient-based products. Beyond Meat offers a range of plant-based meats, including burgers, sausages, ground beef, jerky, meatballs, and chicken, which are designed to mimic the taste and texture of animal-based products while providing nutritional benefits and reducing environmental impact.

Revolut

Revolut is a financial services company that operates a mobile banking platform and a multi-currency card. The app allows users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, pay with a card, and send money domestically and internationally. It provides tools for money management, including expense tracking and direct transfers to bank accounts. Since starting as a platform for prepaid cards and currency exchange, Revolut has expanded to features such as cryptocurrency trading, stock trading, and insurance offerings, alongside money remittance and card payments. The company serves customers globally, aiming to simplify managing money across currencies and borders through its digital platform.

Airbnb

Airbnb operates a global platform connecting hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations and experiences. It offers private rooms, luxury villas, homes, and unique stays worldwide.

REAL Empire Capital

REAL Estate - investments in proprietary portfolio in EMEA

Aldini Capital

Aldini Capital is a regulated investment firm and alternative asset manager based in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The firm focuses on proprietary capital investments, debt & equity markets, and the provision of exclusive strategy, wealth management, and fundraising advice to UHNW and institutional clients. Aldini Capital is an international advisory and merchant banking firm with offices and professional networks across the world. Its business focuses on traditional merchant banking for our UHNW clients and for our institutional and corporate relationships. Aldini Capital continues to actively promote and honor values of trust, close relationships, and global networks across the world’s most pre-eminent financial centers and investment markets. ​
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