Dominik Schwarz

Partner @Verdane

Verdane is an independent 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 invest inside two core growth themes; digitalisation and decarbonisation. Verdane has more than €8 billion in assets under management and its funds have made over 400 investments in fast-growing businesses since 2003. Verdane’s team of over 150 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 a UN PRI signatory and 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. Additionally, the Verdane Foundation which is managed by the group, focuses on supporting sustainability globally and inclusion locally.