Verdane acquires technology businesses from bp

Verdane, the European specialist growth buyout investment firm, today announced that it has acquired a portfolio of minority ownership stakes in a series of technology businesses from bp.

The acquisition reflects Verdane’s continued focus on investing in companies that contribute to the digitalisation of the global economy. It also draws on Verdane’s more than 20 years of experience carrying out over 50 portfolio deals.

Verdane has acquired stakes in more than 10 businesses through this deal. Together, the companies are helping to make the energy transition more efficient through innovative use of technology. They operate in sectors such as the digitalisation of the energy industry and the evolution of transport.

Through this transaction, Verdane will partner with the management teams running the collection of portfolio companies, helping them to continue their growth with the support of Verdane’s in-house operational advisors in all functions needed to scale including go-to-market, data, finance and talent.

The flexible mandates of Verdane’s Freya funds allow the firm to source these complex transactions. Verdane’s unique approach allows it to work with listed companies and offer sellers access to liquidity solutions.

Melanie Campbell, Principal at Verdane, said: “We’re looking forward to working closely with the management teams of these companies as they continue to digitalise and decarbonise the global economy. Through this transaction with bp, we’re delivering value for all parties thanks to Verdane’s flexible mandate and significant experience.”

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. The flexible mandates of Verdane funds allow it to invest as a majority or minority control investor, replacement or growth capital, in single companies or in portfolios of companies.

Verdane has raised €10 billion in capital and its funds have made more than 200 investments in fast-growing businesses since 2003. Verdane’s team of over 180 investment professionals and operating experts is based out of Berlin, Copenhagen, London, Helsinki, Munich, Oslo and Stockholm and combines deep sector expertise with long-standing local networks and presence in core European markets.

Verdane is also a certified B Corporation, one of the most ambitious sustainability accreditations 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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