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Verdoso
Verdoso is an independent family office and industrial group founded to invest equity in mid-sized companies undergoing transformation. It operates across...
Verdoso
Verdoso is an independent family office and industrial group founded to invest equity in mid-sized companies undergoing transformation. It operates across private equity, real estate and listed assets, specialising in carve-outs and long-term operational support with no imposed exit horizon. The group controls 15 companies with nearly €600M in combined revenue and about 2,600 employees.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
1997
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Luxembourg
City
Luxembourg
Corporate office
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Principals
Franck Ullmann
Founder
Vincent Fahmy
CEO
Vladimir Ullmann
Partner
Sacha Ullmann
Partner
Alain Feingold
Partner
Quentin Devillechabrolle
Partner · CTO
Martin Rey-Chirac
Business Developer
Patrick Want
CFO
Pauline Dadeau
Legal Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Verdoso's investment approach differ from conventional buyout firms?
Most buyout firms target stable or growing businesses with clean operational profiles. Verdoso's mandate specifically seeks corporate orphans — divisions being divested because they are underperforming, non-core, or operationally distressed. The firm's strategy requires intense operational intervention post-acquisition, including management changes, supply-chain reconfiguration, and strategic reorientation.
Has Verdoso disclosed any specific portfolio companies or recent transactions?
No. Verdoso maintains a low public profile and does not visibly disclose its portfolio holdings, recent deals, or exited investments through its website or public-relations channels. This opacity is common among smaller European turnaround specialists that operate outside the public-markets spotlight and manage bilateral corporate negotiations.
What investment stages and holding periods does Verdoso employ?
Verdoso invests in mature businesses undergoing transition rather than startups or early-stage ventures. Holding periods extend beyond the standard three-to-five-year private equity window because turnaround and restructuring processes require longer operational engagement. The firm's permanent-capital characteristics — reinvesting to stabilize and grow acquired companies — distinguish its timeline from shorter-duration fund vehicles.
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