Via Venture Partners has EUR 268 million under management and is a multi stage venture fund investing in exceptional companies in the Nordic region. We invest up to EUR 20 mill in growth companies ready to expand outside the Nordic region, but we also support seed and early stage ventures. Although we invest in companies of all sizes, our focus is on companies with revenues from EUR 5 mill to EUR 75 mill.

We have a wide interest in all Internet, Communication (software), and Technology (ICT) growth companies that meet our investment criteria. Our secondary focus extends into the more industrial markets as well as into the life science markets as long as strong IT components are included. Within this broad definition software and communication are our primary focus areas.

Via Venture Partners is uniquely designed with the right mix of management and industry capabilities, has the financial strength and the legal structure to invest in all stages of a growth company’s movement towards its long-term goal. We invest in Nordic companies – or in companies whose headquarters are outside the Nordic region but have elements of value-add activities located in the Nordic region. We typically take a minority share position but are able also to acquire majority stakes.

Founded in early 2006, Via Venture Partners is a privately owned and independent Nordic technology venture capital firm. Our only Limited Partner is ATP, who manages Danish pension savings in excess of DKK 400 billion.

Although every case is different, we analyse the investment opportunities based on, among others, the following criteria:

1) Strong management team with proven track record.

2) Products or services addressing a “real need” with unique sustainable   competitive advantage.

3)
 Global market potential in a high growth market segment.

4) Well-defined attractive business model.

- Paradigm shift in revenue and market share.
- Attractive gross margins.
- Cash flow requirements in balance with expected achievements.
- Clear focused direction towards profitability and realistic time lines.

5) Realistic expectations about future exit opportunities.

6) Partnership & “chemistry” with Via Venture Partners.

As the first element of interaction between us we would like to review your business plan. The business plan document should be a working document for your company, used in long-term planning, and not just a sales tool for fundraising.  In addition to your business plan we are interested in building a relationship with your management team. We welcome all business plans. We review them and would normally respond to you within two weeks. If you are uncertain of how a business plan should be put together you may use the following headline layout - click here

The process leading to a partnership with us will typically go through the following seven steps:

Phase I

• Business plan review.
• Management presentation.
• Further talks including preliminary due diligence.
• Term sheet (describing due diligence framework, timing, deal terms headlines, etc.).

Phase II

• Due diligence.
• Via Venture Partners Investment Committee decision.
• Drafting and signing of relevant legal agreements and undertakings.

Generally, we will review the situation and the process after the completion of each step, and only progress to the next step if the process so far has substantiated the mutual interest in a potential partnership.

Our experienced venture capital investment professionals operate from team-based values. We know that the key to building a successful enterprise is a long-term focus on its core strengths. Through the unique setup of our fund, Via Venture Partners offers a combination of management/industry know-how and financial strength to companies with an innovative concept, an attractive business model and a real potential to grow in the global market place.

Our approach is to take a proactive role in the companies we back and we expect to have a seat on the Board of Directors. However, our partnership normally goes beyond Board participation, as we continuously will seek to support on multiple levels.

Our offering is based on four dimensions:
• Experience – We have many years of operational and venture capital experience growing internationally successful companies.
• Network – Extensive ICT-industry network, e.g. financial sponsors, potential customer and partners, allowing us to assist in formation of advisory relationships, executive recruitments, and customer/supplier relationships.
• Capital – We have the strength to provide the necessary funding for the entire growth phase of our portfolio companies.
• Partnership – We offer frank, unbiased advice and support based on our shared financial goals and objectives.

In short: We are committed to make an extra-ordinary effort to expand our portfolio companies from promising Nordic companies to global successful enterprises.

Via Venture Partners A/S is the management company for Via Venture Partners Fond I K/S and Via Venture Partners Fond II K/S (“the Funds”). The Funds are limited partnerships. The officers of Via Venture Partners A/S invest privately into the Funds through the general partner of the individual Funds. Via Venture Partners A/S is owned by Helmsøe-Zinck Holding ApS and Arbejdsmarkedets Tillægspension. The Funds are subsidiaries of Arbejdsmarkedets Tillægspension.

The investment structure is as follows:

The management structure is as follows:

Company information:

Via Venture Partners A/S
CVR no. 29306931

Annual report 2011 – PDF file
Annual report 2010 – PDF file
Annual report 2009 – PDF file
Annual report 2008 – PDF file
Annual report 2007 – PDF file
Annual report 2006 – PDF file

Via Venture Partners Fond I K/S
CVR no. 29307571

Annual report 2011 – PDF file
Annual report 2010 – PDF file
Annual report 2009 – PDF file
Annual report 2008 – PDF file
Annual report 2007 – PDF file
Annual report 2006 – PDF file

Via Venture Partners Fond II K/S
CVR no. 33358784

Annual report 2011 – PDF file