trusted succession partner
VERIAN is an owner-led and entrepreneurially driven investment company, focusing on succession situations in the European private mid-market segment.
VERIAN invests its own capital as well as funds from leading entrepreneurial families and family offices, acquiring majority stakes in successful mid-sized companies.
VERIAN takes a long-term investment approach, ensuring the sustainable and values driven continuation of its portfolio companies.
VERIAN has a highly experienced investment team with a multi-decade track record of realised value creation and an extensive network through which to source and resource acquisition opportunities.
VERIAN acts independently over the long-term, focusing on the sustainable and values oriented continuation of the companies we partner with.
long-term partnerships
Long-term and value-orientated partnerships with our companies – with operational support at the leadership level if needed.
Focus on companies with a strong positioning, uniquely differentiating proposition and revenues of €10 to €200 million.
Sustainable success through effective collaboration – while preserving the established corporate culture.
The investment approach follows the principle of compounding value creation over the long-term ("Buy-and-Hold").
Majority shareholdings, with re-investment of existing shareholders if desired.
Strong structuring expertise, quick decision-making, and extensive mid-market experience – a foundation for sustainable success.
Delivering long-term value
Andreas Hausser and Felix Zawadzky combine more than 35 years of experience in partnering with founder-led businesses. Their extensive expertise and broad network of entrepreneurs, industry experts, and financing partners enable an efficient and focused approach to due diligence, transaction structuring, and building sustainable growth. Together, they share a deep belief in the importance of identifying the best operating companies and the compounding effect of working with successful businesses for the long-term.
Before founding VERIAN, Andreas worked at leading investment firms specializing in mid-sized companies across Europe. He was responsible for the development and management of portfolio companies, with a strong focus on growth, operational efficiency, and entrepreneurial transformation – always working closely with management and operational teams on-site. He began his career at a renowned international strategy consultancy and earned his degree (Diplômé en Sciences de Gestion, Business Administration) from ESCP in Paris.
Before founding VERIAN, Felix built a major nationwide healthcare group in Germany comprising eleven operating companies, approx. 1,300 employees, and generating sales around € 90 million. He previously worked for a New York-based industrial holding company with a long-term buy-and-hold investment approach, where he was responsible for investments across Europe. He gained further expertise in the Mergers & Acquisitions division of a DAX-listed company and began his career at a merchant bank in London and Frankfurt. He previously graduated with a degree in business administration (Dipl.-Kfm., MBA) in Oestrich-Winkel (ebs).
VERIAN offers succession solutions privately held companies in Europe and sustainable growth for the long-term.
