– Bjarne Kveim Lie, Founder and Managing Partner, Verdane said the three companies are well known to Verdane, have already generated strong returns, and the new fund provides time and capital to reach full potential
– Carl Nauckhoff, Partner and Chief Commercial Officer, Verdane said the transaction confirms asset quality and Verdane’s active ownership approach, with strong investor demand and Coller Capital being an ideal partner due to its secondary market expertise and long-term perspective
– Martin Fleischer, Partner, Coller Capital said the transaction represents the type of opportunity Coller seeks, highlighting Arrive Group as a standout performer over more than a decade and reinforcing Coller’s track record with leading Nordic managers
– The CV extends Verdane’s investment horizon and capital support for Arrive Group, the largest asset, alongside Talentech and Pet Media Group (PMG)
– Coller Capital is the sole lead investor in the CV
– StepStone Group acted as co-underwriter
– Bjarne Kveim Lie, Founder and Managing Partner, Verdane said the three companies are well known to Verdane, have already generated strong returns, and the new fund provides time and capital to reach full potential
– Carl Nauckhoff, Partner and Chief Commercial Officer, Verdane said the transaction confirms asset quality and Verdane’s active ownership approach, with strong investor demand and Coller Capital being an ideal partner due to its secondary market expertise and long-term perspective
– Martin Fleischer, Partner, Coller Capital said the transaction represents the type of opportunity Coller seeks, highlighting Arrive Group as a standout performer over more than a decade and reinforcing Coller’s track record with leading Nordic managers