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Varde Partners

North America, Minnesota, United States, Minneapolis

Description

Varde Partners is a privately held, investment manager specializing in alternative investments.

Investor Profile

Varde Partners has backed more than 12 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Post Ipo Debt, Post Ipo Secondary rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Finance, FinTech.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (33%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (17%)
  • Post Ipo Secondary (8%)
  • Series Unknown (8%)
  • Series C (8%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (8%)
  • Series B (8%)
  • Private Equity (8%)

Country Focus

  • United States (33%)
  • United Kingdom (25%)
  • Germany (17%)
  • Canada (8%)
  • India (8%)
  • Sweden (8%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Finance
  • Fintech
  • Banking
  • Lending
  • Insurance
  • Big Data
  • Machine Learning
  • Small And Medium Businesses
  • Credit
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Who does Varde Partners frequently co-invest with?

Koch Ventures
Koch Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Co-Investments: 1
Navitas Capital
Navitas Capital
North America, California, United States, Culver City
Co-Investments: 1
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Monroe Capital
Monroe Capital
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 1
Barclays
Barclays
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
HPE Growth
HPE Growth
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 2
Apollo
Apollo
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
1Sharpe Capital
1Sharpe Capital
North America, California, United States, Piedmont
Co-Investments: 1
Blumberg Capital
Blumberg Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Frankfurt
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Varde Partners?

InMobi

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

InMobi provides mobile advertising and consumer content platforms, connecting advertisers and users.

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital MediaMarketing
Debt FinancingDec 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $350,000,000
Titania AB

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Titania AB is a real estate company working in both in-house projects and contracts for external customers.

ConstructionProject ManagementProperty DevelopmentReal EstateSmart Building
Post Ipo DebtSep 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $109,968,252
Abacus Life

Orlando, Florida, United States

Abacus Life is an asset management company that specializes in life settlement and insurance services.

Financial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance
Post Ipo DebtDec 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $150,000,000
iwoca

London, England, United Kingdom

Iwoca offers credit financing services for small businesses.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechLendingSmall and Medium Businesses
Debt FinancingMay 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $337,527,002
MPOWER Financing

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

MPOWER Financing is fintech company that provides educational loans to domestic and international students.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechLending
Debt FinancingNov 7, 2023
iwoca

London, England, United Kingdom

Iwoca offers credit financing services for small businesses.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechLendingSmall and Medium Businesses
Debt FinancingOct 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $244,235,135
IAMGOLD Corporation

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

A leading mid-tier gold producer with four operating gold mines (including current joint ventures) on three continents.

MineralMining TechnologyPrecious Metals
Post Ipo DebtMay 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $400,000,000
Lessen

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Lessen is an online platform for managing properties and maintenance services.

Online PortalsProperty ManagementReal EstateRental Property
Series UnknownJan 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $500,000,000
DBT

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

DBT is a lendtech company providing SMEs with the financing solutions they need to enable innovation and growth.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTech
Debt FinancingOct 4, 2022
Amount Raised: $285,713,285
Capital on Tap

London, England, United Kingdom

Capital on Tap is a fintech company that provides small businesses with credit cards and a spend management platform.

Credit CardsFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Private EquityApr 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $200,000,000

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