Verlinvest
Growth equityBrussels · Seed–Late Stage · 18 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Verlinvest backs consumer-facing businesses with patient, permanent capital designed to support companies over the long term rather than through fixed fund cycles. It invests across three core strategies: Growth, Platform, and Venture (through V3 Ventures). The firm concentrates on food, beverage and FMCG, health, consumer technology, and lifestyle brands, favoring purpose-driven companies that promote better consumption habits. With a team of brand- and product-focused operators and advisors, Verlinvest helps locally-loved companies scale regionally and internationally.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 18 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesFounder mafia
3 people who came through Verlinvest went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 32 of 53 portfolio companiesConsumer ×22Direct to Consumer ×11FoodTech ×11E-commerce ×7AI & Machine Learning ×5Healthtech ×3Impact & Social Good ×3SaaS ×3
HQs:United States×7India×6United Kingdom×3France×2Germany×1Indonesia×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 10 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×5
Investments · 53 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 32025 · 12024 · 22023 · 12022 · 52021 · 22020 · 22018 · 12017 · 118 dated
Chewy is an online retailer for pet products and prescription medications, offering an Autoship subscription service and a pharmacy where licensed pharmacists coordinate with veterinarians to fill pet prescriptions.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Ryan Cohen(Founder)inSumit Singh(Chief Executive Officer and Director)inChristopher S. Deppe(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsUpfront VenturesVolition CapitalBC Partners
KaraFun develops a karaoke platform with applications and technology solutions for consumers, entertainment venues, and the leisure industry.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaSLille, FR
Co-investorsVendis Capital
KatKin is a London-based subscription brand making gently cooked, frozen fresh cat food from human-quality meat.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechLondon, GB
Nikki O'Farrell(Founder)inBrett O'Farrell(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsKreos CapitalOctopus VenturesRedbus VenturesSlingshot VenturesV3 Ventures
BYJU'S offers online learning programs, video lessons, and a personalized learning app for students in India, including tutoring and exam-preparation programs for competitive tests such as JEE and NEET.
ConsumerEdTech
Byju Raveendran(Founder & CEO)
Co-investors3Spoke CapitalAarin CapitalAlkeon InnovationDisney AcceleratorKaizenvestLightspeed Venture Partners+5 more
Comet builds infrastructure for developing, evaluating, and deploying AI applications in production.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsNew York City, US
Gideon Mendels(CEO and Co-Founder)inNimrod Lahav(CTO and Co-founder)in
Co-investorsElevation CapitalGiTV, Inc.OpenView Venture PartnersTechstarsTrilogy Equity PartnersNexus Venture Partners+2 more
Eka Care is a personal health record (PHR) application that enables users to store medical records and monitor health vitals, serving patients and healthcare providers in India.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Vikalp Sahni(Founder & CEO)inDeepak Tuli(Co-Founder & COO)in
Co-investorsAditya Birla VenturesEximius VenturesHummingbird VenturesMars Shot VenturespeerchequeSpeciale Invest+2 more
Epigamia creates healthier snacking options using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, combining Indian and Greek culinary traditions.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
Co-investorsAnicut CapitalDanone Manifesto VentureDSG Consumer PartnersSauce.vc
Genexa makes over-the-counter medicines formulated with what it calls "clean" ingredients, including pain relief and fever products for children and adults.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsNorth Castle PartnersPoint King CapitalMonogram Capital PartnersUnilever Ventures
goodBytz manufactures autonomous robotic kitchen systems that prepare fresh meals in various environments using AI and digital kitchen operations.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRobotics
Dr. Hendrik Susemihl(Founder)in
Co-investorsOyster Bay Venture Capital
Heads Up For Tails sells pet care products including toys, beds, bowls, collars, and treats for dogs and cats, with a focus on the Indian market.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechNew Delhi, IN
Rashi Narang(Founder)in
Co-investorsPeak XV Partners
Insomnia Cookies delivers warm cookies to customers until 3 AM daily.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechNewton Square, US
Seth Berkowitz(Founder)inLouis Smookler(Executive Officer)
BoardMichael Tattersfield(Director)Matthew Spanjers(Director)Josh Charlesworth(Director)
Co-investorsMaywic Select Investments
K1 Speed operates indoor go-kart racing venues that offer corporate event hosting, including private party rooms, full venue buyouts, catering options, and gaming entertainment for company holiday parties and team-building events.
ConsumerSports TechCarlsbad, US
Kopi Kenangan is a grab-and-go coffee chain operating across Indonesia and Southeast Asia, serving coffee consumers through a fast-growing retail network.
ConsumerFoodTechRetail TechIndonesia, ID
Edward Tirtanata(Co-Founder & Group CEO)inJames Prananto(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalB Capital GroupB4 CapitalHorizons VenturesPeak XV PartnersAlpha JWC Ventures+2 more
Lazada operates an e-commerce marketplace serving Southeast Asia, connecting shoppers and retailers through its technology, logistics, and payments infrastructure.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSingapore, SG
Magnus Ekbom(Co-Founder)inMartell von Hardenberg(Co-Founder)inMaximilian Bittner(Founder & former Group CEO)inPierre Poignant(Co-Founder, former COO & later Group CEO)inAlan Chanin
Co-investorsAccess Technology VenturesRocket Internet SEAccess IndustriesGlobal Founders CapitalKinnevikSummit Partners+1 more
LiVA develops a post-harvest biological solution that activates natural bacteria on produce to extend shelf life and protect against spoilage and flavor loss.
AgTechDeep TechFoodTech
Co-investorsATOORO FUNDSVG Ventures | THRIVE
Liva Healthcare delivers virtual care programs through a configurable digital health platform staffed by certified health coaches, targeting healthcare providers and insurers with evidence-based lifestyle interventions for chronic disease management.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSWellness & FitnessMunich, GB
Co-investorsDigital Health Ventures
Mutti is a food company that produces tomato-based products including polpa, passata, concentrato, and pelati for cooking and food preparation.
ConsumerFoodTechParma, IT
Co-investorsJam FundLux Capital
Oatly makes oat-based food and drink products, including oat drinks, chilled oat drinks, cooking products, and oatgurt.
Climate TechConsumerFoodTech
Rickard Öste(Founder)Björn Öste(Founder)
Co-investorsCoefficient CapitalDynabrand VenturesFELIX CAPITALIndustrifondenK2 GlobalOyster Bay Venture Capital+8 more
Orbi builds AI companions designed for children.
GamingBangalore, IN
Tilakraj Singh(CEO)inRitik Agrawal(CTO)inVirok Sharma(CPO)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstAditya Birla Ventures
Pedego manufactures and sells electric bicycles, with a focus on customer-centric design and personal experience.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareMobility & Transportation
Suyash Katyayani(Founder)in
Co-investorsIvyCap VenturesPeak XV PartnersPremji InvestSharrp VenturesSpring Marketing CapitalTenacity Ventures
Rémy Cointreau is a French family-owned group producing premium spirits through its portfolio of heritage brands, with roots dating back to 1724.
Consumer
Sambazon produces açaí-based food and beverage products, including bowls, smoothies, and juices, sold in grocery stores, cafes, and to institutions.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodSan Clemente, US
Ryan Black(Executive Officer, Director)Jeremy Black(Executive Officer)inG. Scott Greenburg(Executive Officer)Ricardo Perdigao(Executive Officer)inG. Scott Greenberg(Executive Officer)Greg Dunn(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBuilders FundKitchen FundNext World Capital
Stenon provides real-time soil data analytics for agriculture businesses using a portable sensor device (FarmLab) combined with AI and cloud software.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningPotsdam, DE
Niels Grabbert(Gründer und CEO)inJens Meichsner(CTO)in
Co-investorsAtlanticCherry VenturesDeepTech & Climate FondsOyster Bay Venture CapitalPymwymicAtlantic Labs+1 more
Supernova is an AI-powered mobile app focused on teaching spoken English through daily personalized lessons, translation practice from the learner's native language, and conversations with an AI tutor called Nova.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechEnergyBengaluru, IN
Nawin Krishna(Founder)inBernard Kiesel(CFO)Christopher Bridwell(President CEO)Arthur Bankston(COO)
Co-investorsKae CapitalVertex Ventures
The Climbing Hangar operates a chain of indoor rock climbing gyms across the UK designed to foster community and personal development through climbing.
ConsumerSports TechWellness & FitnessLiverpool, GB
Toluna operates an online community platform where members participate in surveys and provide feedback on products and services in exchange for rewards.
ConsumerMarketing Tech
Co-investorsRally Ventures Management, Llc
Valtech is a global experience innovation company that helps organizations and businesses develop solutions by combining expertise across different disciplines and perspectives to drive transformation and growth in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSector Agnostic
Adam HasemeyerinSujatha Balakrishnanin
Co-investorsBC Partners
Veeba produces packaged food condiments and sauces, including stir-fry sauces, gift boxes, and combo packs, sold to consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Viraj Bahl(Founder)in
Co-investorsDSG Consumer PartnersSaama CapitalSixth Sense Ventures
Vita Coco is a beverage brand built around coconuts, selling coconut water, coconut juice, coconut milk, and flavored coconut-based drinks directly to consumers.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Michael Kirban(Director)inIra Liran(Director)Martin Roper(Executive Officer, Director)inCorey Baker(Executive Officer)inJonathan Burth(Executive Officer)inCharles van Es(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsVedra PartnersBlackRockSEI Ventures
Who Gives A Crap sells toilet paper and related household paper products directly to consumers, donating 50% of its profits to clean water and sanitation non-profits worldwide.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerImpact & Social Good
Danny Alexander(Founder)inSimon Griffiths(Founder)in
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesAthletic VenturesGiant LeapGlitch CapitalThe CraftoryAthletico Ventures+1 more
Yepoda sells The Dewy Day, a moisturizing niacinamide and apricot cushion foundation that combines makeup coverage with skincare ingredients for a natural, dewy finish.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Veronika Strotmann(Founder)inSander Joonyoung
Co-investorsSlingshot VenturesV3 Ventures
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
BludentalBlue Tokai Coffee RoastersBouldersCible SkinCloneCrimson EducationCupboard FreshFacelandHintJuicy ChemistryLahoriNestoNumaOrbi HealthSinomedicaSulaThe Eye FoundationTom & CoWakefitYour Super
Exits · 3
2 IPOs · 1 acquisitions · showing 2Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesStenon · thesaasnews.com · Jul 3, 2026
Vita Coco · manilatimes.net · Apr 29, 2026
Valtech · valtech.com · Jun 12, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Verlinvest made?
- Verlinvest has 53 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Verlinvest invest at?
- Verlinvest invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Verlinvest focus on?
- Verlinvest focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Verlinvest located?
- Verlinvest is headquartered in Brussels, BE.
- Does Verlinvest lead rounds?
- Verlinvest has led 3 of the 8 rounds where its role is on record.
- Who does Verlinvest co-invest with?
- Verlinvest most often shares deals with JamJar Investments, Peak XV Partners, Spring Marketing Capital, among 47 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamPrivate Equity’s Next Competitive Edge Is Talent | Roberto Italia, CEO of Verlinvest
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The Real Focus Behind Private Equity Performance| Roberto Italia, CEO of Verlinvest
Verlinvest · Roberto Italia
Beyond Returns: The Expanding Role of Private Equity | Roberto Italia, CEO of Verlinvest
Verlinvest · Roberto Italia
New Episode with with Roberto Italia, CEO of Verlinvest
Money Maze Podcast · Roberto Italia
How Verlinvest Supported Oatly's Global Expansion (With Roberto Italia, CEO of Verlinvest)
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