Verdane intends to acquire portfolio of 4 European technology companies from VNV Global

Verdane, the European specialist growth investor, intends to acquire ownership stakes in a portfolio of four technology companies from VNV Global, a publicly listed investment firm in Sweden. The transaction will see Verdane invest in four high-growth European technology companies that both digitalise the economy and encourage more efficient use of resources.

The portfolio comprises four European technology companies: Booksy, the globally leading B2B software platform for beauty businesses with a B2C marketplace for booking beauty treatments​; Tise, the Nordics’ leading recommerce marketplace for clothing and lifestyle items; Carla, the marketplace for second-hand electric vehicles; and JamesEdition, a global real estate marketplace connecting buyers from around the world with local agents.​

All four companies offer market-leading digital marketplaces. Booksy has reached profitability and grown to more than 13 million users globally. The business now offers its marketplace service in five countries around the world. Meanwhile Tise is used by over 90% of women aged 18-24 in Norway.

Verdane can invest as a majority or minority owner, either in single companies or portfolios of companies and has one of Europe’s most flexible investment mandates, enabling both direct investments and portfolio transactions. Verdane’s unique approach allows it to work with listed companies and offer sellers access to liquidity solutions.

Verdane intends to support the portfolio companies as they continue to grow, leveraging the support of Verdane’s in-house operational advisors in all functions needed to scale including go-to-market, data, finance and talent. The firm invests thematically in digitalisation and decarbonisation.

Staffan Mörndal, Partner at Verdane, commented: “We’re pleased to announce our intention to partner with Booksy, Tise, Carla and JamesEdition and look forward to supporting their continued growth. Our transaction with VNV Global is a clear example of Verdane’s unique flexibility and thematic investment approach, enabling us to partner with Europe’s most exciting businesses that are digitalising and decarbonising the economy.”

Per Brilioth, CEO at VNV Global, commented: “We are glad to announce this transaction. We are sad to part ways with four great companies but believe Verdane will be a strong addition to their respective cap tables and a shareholder that can support and steward them during the next leg of their journeys.”