Värde Partners
General contacts
Investor type
PE
Founded
1993
AUM
$16 000 M
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Investor profile last updated: 23 May, 2026
Profile
Värde Partners is a leading global investment firm specializing in credit and credit-related assets. Founded in 1993, the firm has invested more than $110 billion across the credit quality and liquidity spectrum and currently manages $16 billion in assets. With local investment teams and partnerships in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, Värde invests across private and public markets with a focus on asset-based finance, real estate, corporate credit and Asia credit. For more information, please visit www.varde.com.
Industry
Värde Partners Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Värde Asia Credit Fund
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate
Energy
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
Asia
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$5-10 m
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$400 M
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December 2018
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Varde Fund XIII
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Private Equity (PE)
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Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
Asia
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$5-10 m
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$2500 M
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December 2019
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The Värde Dislocation Fund
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Private Equity (PE)
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Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate
Travel
Energy
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
Asia
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$5-10 m
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$1600 M
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November 2020
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Värde Partners Fund
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Fund of funds
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Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate
Energy
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Series A
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North America
Europe
Asia
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$5-10 m
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$450 M
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August 2025
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Värde Asia Private Credit Fund
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate
Energy
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
Asia
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$5-10 m
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May 2026
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FAQs about Värde Partners
Is Värde Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?
Värde Partners is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Late Stage (Series C+) and Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Värde Partners located?
Värde Partners is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
When was Värde Partners founded?
Värde Partners was founded in 1993.
What sectors and industries does Värde Partners invest in?
Värde Partners invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Marketing and Advertising, Fintech, Aerospace, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, Travel, Energy, Education.
What is Värde Partners geographical focus of investments?
Värde Partners invests in companies and startups in Asia, Europe, North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Värde Partners typically invest in?
Värde Partners invests in companies and startups at Late Stage (Series C+), Series B.
What is the usual amount of Värde Partners investment?
Värde Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Värde Partners?
Värde Partners has around $16 000m assets under management.
When was Värde Partners last fund created?
Värde Partners last fund was created/launched in 2026-05-21
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