Ellen is the CEO of Verdane Elevate. Verdane is the preferred growth partner to tech enabled and sustainable businesses across Europe. Verdane funds hold over €9 billion in total commitments and have made over 200 investments in fast-growing businesses since 2003. With Elevate, Verdane has built one of Europe’s largest in-house teams of operational experts to bring their expertise into the DD processes and to provide our portfolio companies with hands-on support on key growth initiatives.