Based in London, Emanuel Johnsson has played a key role in Verdane’s recent expansion to Germany, by sourcing new investments such as HornetSecurity, smava and Searchmetrics. Besides from establishing a Verdane track-record in Germany, Emanuel has sourced and actively supported management in Nordic based portfolio companies such as Eniram (exit 2016), Hive Streaming, inRiver, JSB (exit 2019), LiveArena, Polytech and Jupiter Group (merged with BACH industries 2017).
“Emanuel’s strong international network, deep domain expertise and drive has benefited Verdane and not least our portfolio companies,” says Bjarne Kveim Lie, Managing Partner at Verdane. “As Verdane continues to grow it is great to promote from within our own ranks. We are pleased to acknowledge Emanuel’s contribution with this promotion to Partner.”
Prior to joining Verdane in 2014, Emanuel spent five years in investment banking, focusing on cross-border mergers and acquisitions within the broader enterprise software and consumer internet industries.
“Our uniquely flexible investment mandate it allows us to structure transactions that align founders, management teams and other investors, and our sector focus makes us better able to add value as an active owner. We continue to see great opportunities in Northern Europe, and I am very glad to work with this team” says Emanuel Johnsson, Partner.
Internal promotions include those of Cecilia Nytorp and Joakim Kjemperud to Principals; and Max Carlsén and Parham Benisi to Investment Directors. Maroje Guertl joined Verdane as a Principal in 2019.
About Verdane
Verdane is a specialist growth investment firm that partners with tech-enabled and sustainable European businesses. Verdane can invest as a minority or majority investor, either in single companies or through portfolios of companies, and looks to deploy inside two core growth themes; digitalisation and decarbonisation.
Verdane funds hold over €6 billion in total commitments and have made over 400 investments in fast-growing businesses since 2003. Verdane’s team of over 140 investment professionals and operating experts, based out of Berlin, Munich, Copenhagen, Helsinki, London, Oslo, and Stockholm, is dedicated to being the preferred growth partner to tech-enabled and sustainable businesses in Europe.
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.
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