A New Chapter for Verlinvest: Investing in Consumer-Focused Startups Globally
In a significant move, Verlinvest, a family-backed growth fund investor known for backing prominent consumer brands like Oatly and Tony’s Chocolonely, is venturing into the venture capital game. After investing around €50 million in VC initiatives globally, Verlinvest is now set to invest up to €100 million directly into founders and brands through its new venture, V3 Ventures.
What is V3 Ventures?
V3 Ventures is an independent venture capital fund, co-founded by Lopo Champalimaud, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience. While being separate from Verlinvest, the new VC fund will leverage the former’s international network to identify and invest in promising startups.
Target Markets and Focus Areas
V3 Ventures aims to target startups across the U.K., Europe, the United States, and India. The fund will focus on pre-seed to Series A investments in e-commerce, health and beauty, and food and beverage sectors. Champalimaud emphasized the importance of focusing on consumer-focused companies that prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
An Exclusive Interview with Lopo Champalimaud
In an exclusive conversation, Mike Butcher spoke to Lopo Champalimaud about V3 Ventures’ strategy:
Mike Butcher: "Lopo, you’ve had a remarkable entrepreneurial journey. What drove you to start V3 Ventures?"
Lopo Champalimaud: "I’ve always believed in giving back to the community. With over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, I realized that the next chapter for me was to help entrepreneurs build their businesses."
Initial Investments and Partnerships
To date, V3 Ventures has already made several investments in promising startups, including:
- KatKin: A U.K.-based personalized cat food brand
- Revea: A U.S. skincare startup
- Cuure: French supplement experts
