Verdane Capital
General contacts
Investor type
PE / VC
Founded
February, 1985
AUM
$10 000 M
Location
Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026
Profile
Verdane is a specialist growth buyout investment firm that partners with tech-enabled and sustainable businesses that help to digitalise and decarbonise the European economy. Verdane funds have the most flexible mandates in the industry. The firm can invest as a minority or majority investor, replacement or growth capital, in single companies or in portfolios of companies.
Verdane has over €8 billion in assets under management and its funds have made more than 200 investments in fast-growing businesses since 2003. Verdane’s team of over 150 investment professionals and operating experts is based out of Berlin, Munich, Copenhagen, Helsinki, London, Oslo and Stockholm, and combines deep sector expertise with deep local networks and presence in core European markets.
Verdane is also a certified B Corporation, the most ambitious sustainability accreditation globally. The firm only backs businesses that pass its 2040 test, which indicates whether the company can thrive in a more sustainable future economy.
Verdane is partly owned by the Verdane Foundation, which is focused on two areas: climate change and more equitable and inclusive local communities.
Further information: www.verdane.com
Industry
Verdane Capital Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Verdane Idun II Fund
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Security
Software
Energy
CleanTech
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
|
$770 M
|
November 2024
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Verdane Edda III
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Private Equity (PE)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Security
Software
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$1200 M
|
February 2024
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|
Verdane X
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Private Equity (PE)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Security
Software
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$552 M
|
February 2019
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Idun I Impact fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
Energy
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$300 M
|
January 2022
|
|
Verdane Capital XI Fund
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Private Equity (PE)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
Energy
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$1100 M
|
September 2023
|
|
Verdane Freya XII
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Private Equity (PE)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
Transportation
Energy
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$2 M
|
September 2025
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Verdane Continuation Vehicle Fund
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Fintech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Security
Software
Energy
HealthTech
|
Seed
Series A
|
Europe
|
$50-100 m
|
$635 M
|
May 2026
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FAQs about Verdane Capital
Is Verdane Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?
Verdane Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Verdane Capital located?
Verdane Capital is located in Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
When was Verdane Capital founded?
Verdane Capital was founded in 1985.
What sectors and industries does Verdane Capital invest in?
Verdane Capital invests in companies and startups in Industrial, Software, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Security, Transportation, MedTech, Energy, HealthTech, SaaS, CleanTech.
What is Verdane Capital geographical focus of investments?
Verdane Capital invests in companies and startups in Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Verdane Capital typically invest in?
Verdane Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).
What is the usual amount of Verdane Capital investment?
Verdane Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Verdane Capital?
Verdane Capital has around $10 000m assets under management.
When was Verdane Capital last fund created?
Verdane Capital last fund was created/launched in 2026-05-18
What are the contacts of Verdane Capital?
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