Erik Osmundsen

Partner at Verdane I Investing in tech-enabled sustainable growth businesses

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

About

Partner at Verdane, a specialist mid-market private equity investment firm ranked no. 1 in Europe based on returns in the 2022 HEC-DowJones Mid-Market Private Equity Ranking. Verdane partners with ambitious European businesses that will thrive in a sustainable world. Experienced Chief Executive Officer with the following key competencies: (a) Unique skill set based on a combination of experiences as CEO, Owner/Board Member and Strategic and Financial Advisor; (b) Proven ability to turn sustainability into competitive advantage and financial results; (c) Strong execution ability based on aligning interest in operations with solid overall strategic direction setting, both through line management and team work; and (d) Solid track record in building company reputation and corporate culture. Graduated from Harvard Business School. Contact details: [email protected]

Experience

  • Board Member at TOMRA
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Board Member at Scanbio Marine Group
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Partner at Verdane
    May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

    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. Verdane funds have the most flexible mandates in the industry. The firm can invest as a minority or majority investor, replacement or growth capital, in single companies or in portfolios of companies. Verdane has over €8 billion in assets under management and its funds have made more than 200 investments in fast-growing businesses since 2003. Verdane’s team of over 150 investment professionals and operating experts is based out of Berlin, Munich, Copenhagen, Helsinki, London, Oslo and Stockholm, and combines deep sector expertise with deep local networks and presence in core European markets. 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.

  • Board Member at NORNORM
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Chairperson of the Board at WWF
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos