- CEO
- Per Brilioth
- Full Time Employees
- 7
- Sector
- Finance
- Industry
- Financial conglomerates
- Address
- Mäster Samuelsgatan 1 Stockholm AB Sweden SE-111 44
- IPO Date
- Jun 29, 2020
- Business
- VNV Global AB (publ) is a Stockholm-based private equity and venture capital firm specializing in growth capital, buyout investments, incubation, and venture investments across seed, early, mid, and late stages. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on long-term investments primarily in consumer marketplaces, mobility, and digital health sectors, targeting companies with strong network effects and significant value increase potential. Its portfolio includes notable investments such as BlaBlaCar, Voi Technology, Babylon, and others, with operations and investments spanning global markets including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, North America, and the Caribbean. VNV Global generally prefers to take significant minority or majority stakes in unlisted companies where it can actively influence management through board representation.
The company’s core products are investment holdings in digital marketplaces, mobility services (e.g., shared e-scooters, e-bikes, carpooling), digital health platforms, and other tech-driven sectors. VNV Global emphasizes supporting innovative, mission-driven entrepreneurs who address large markets through scalable technology solutions. Its portfolio companies operate in highly competitive environments and include services such as shared mobility fleets, digital health subscriptions, and fintech offerings.
In terms of recent major developments, VNV Global completed a transformational merger with MaxAB, expanding its reach in marketplace services and now serving over 450,000 informal retailers. In 2024, it secured $55 million in refinancing and new funding from Mars Growth Capital and others to accelerate growth in its portfolio. Notably, the company has continued to expand its mobility portfolio, adding new e-bikes and e-scooters while enhancing operational margins at Voi Technology. VNV also restructured to become a holding company for several key assets such as Flo, Simple, Zing, and Prisma Labs, achieving more than 60% revenue growth consolidated, with positive EBITDA and cash flow generation from its most mature businesses. Additionally, it launched a new management incentive program with a five-year performance period in 2024.
VNV Global’s investment approach is opportunistic and stage-agnostic, focusing on building strong moats around its portfolio companies and supporting them to scale profitably over time. It operates primarily from its Stockholm headquarters with additional offices in Hamilton, Bermuda, Amsterdam, and Cyprus.
This comprehensive profile reflects VNV Global AB’s focus on tech-driven investment strategies, geographic diversification, and recent strategic initiatives to enhance its portfolio's growth and profitability.