Verdane has acquired a portfolio of minority stakes in more than 10 technology businesses from bp, spanning companies focused on energy-industry digitalization and transport innovation.

The transaction draws on Verdane's 20 years of experience and over 50 portfolio transactions, with the firm's Freya funds specifically structured to source complex, multi-company transactions of this nature.

Verdane will partner with existing management teams across the acquired businesses, supporting their continued growth and development within the energy technology sector while leveraging the firm's deep sector expertise.

The portfolio companies operate at the intersection of digital innovation and energy transition, aligning with Verdane's investment thesis targeting technology-driven decarbonization and operational efficiency in traditional energy markets.

This acquisition reinforces Verdane's position as a leading investor in European energy technology, building on a track record of backing high-growth companies that enable the transition to more sustainable energy systems.