Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) |
Stages | Expansion, MBO/LBO, Spinout |
Investing | United States • Germany • France • Spain • Netherlands • Belgium • Europe • Finland • Luxembourg |
Assets Under Management | €50,000,000 |
VersoVentures, operating under the brand Verso Capital, is a Nordic private equity firm that focuses on investing in European B2B companies with a unique value proposition. VersoVentures has a strong specialization in guiding companies through expansion phases, management buyouts (MBO/LBO), and particularly in facilitating complex spinouts from larger parent companies. With a dedicated team possessing over 100 years of collective operational experience, the firm executes carve-outs and M&A transactions adeptly, championing swift and efficient processes. Since its founding in 2012, Verso Capital has managed 3 funds and holds the role of the largest shareholder in its portfolio companies, actively working with management teams to enhance growth and optimize operations. With an investment portfolio that spans various industries like software (Web Marketplace SaaS), IT, TMT, hardware, manufacturing, and more, they maintain assets under management of approximately €50 million. Verso Capital prides itself on being an active partner in sustainable growth, attuned to the significance of environmental impact and energy efficiency. They seek out companies that can benefit from these sustainability themes, providing intelligent, connected device solutions, advanced medical imaging systems, modern office supplies and environments, marine display technologies, and wireless elderly care solutions. Their selection criteria for potential investment opportunities include European-based companies with revenues ranging from €10-100 million, which present the opportunity for sustainable growth. The Verso team is composed of professionals with diverse operational and financial expertise, ranging from senior management positions to private equity and venture capital experience. VersoVentures is headquartered at Mikonkatu 6, Helsinki, FI-00100, Finland, with additional offices in Stockholm, Sweden, and Munich, Germany. They are committed to nurturing market leaders and stand as a testament to numerous successful partnerships, fostering value creation in the firms they invest in.