VNT

VNT manages two venture capital funds – Power Fund I and Power Fund II – with a focus on clean technology. Commitments to the funds total €80 million. Major investors are Finnish institutions. Geographical investment focus is Northern and Central Europe.

Founded in 2002, VNT was among the first venture capital companies in Europe to focus on renewable and distributed power generation and energy-saving technology. We can show rate-of-return figures well above the median thanks to our focused investment strategy and selection of experienced partners with a proven track record.

VNT is owned by its management team. Our executives possess core experience in the power conversion and control industry, providing essential added value to the target companies of our funds.

Focus on Clean Technology

The investments focus on renewable and distributed power generation and energy-saving technologies, especially in electrical and power electronic applications. Of particular interest are innovations in which different forms of energy is converted into electricity – such as wind and solar power, wave power, and biomass – and in energy-saving applications such as drive trains to industry, heavy mobile work machines and solid state lightning.

Fund Summary

Both Power Fund I and II are limited partnerships. The funds normally make equity-based minority investments.

Power Fund I was established in February 2003 and final closing was in June 2004. Total commitments are 17 MEUR. Major investors are Finnish Industry Investment, Vacon Plc, Semikron International GmbH and Insurance companies Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company and Veritas Pension Insurance.

Power Fund II was established in November 2007 and final closing was in April 2008. Total commitments are 63 MEUR. Major Investors are Finnish Industry Investment, Insurance companies Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company, Etera Mutual Pension Insurance Company, The Fennia Group and VR Eläkesäätiö (State Railway Pension Trust).