Verlinvest

Verlinvest is a family office established in 1995 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, with additional offices in London, Mumbai, New York, and Singapore. The firm focuses on partnering with visionary leaders to build iconic and mission-driven brands across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and food and beverages. Verlinvest aims to drive consumer revolutions by investing in companies within the fast-moving consumer goods, lifestyle, and health sectors, emphasizing a commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Arjun Anand

Managing Director

Julius Hugelshofer

Director

Eric Melloul

Executive Director

Clément Pointillart

Managing Director

Simone Sallustio

Managing Director

Shagun Tiwary

Senior Principal

Raphael Thiolon

Managing Director

Gilles Vanhouwe

Director

Ben Black

Executive Director

Past deals in Chocolate

Insomnia Cookies

Private Equity Round in 2024
Insomnia Cookies, LLC is a bakery chain that specializes in delivering warm cookies directly to customers' doors. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company offers a diverse menu that includes 12 varieties of cookies, brownies, cookie cakes, and ice cream, as well as cold milk with every order. Insomnia Cookies is particularly known for its late-night service, catering to individual and corporate clients alike. The bakery enhances customer engagement through its cookie DOUGH loyalty program and partnerships for sampling events, particularly targeting college students. In 2019, Insomnia Cookies became a subsidiary of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, further expanding its reach in the dessert market.

Tony's Chocolonely

Secondary Market in 2023
Tony's Chocolonely is a chocolate manufacturer dedicated to addressing inequality within the chocolate industry. The company aims to set a precedent for producing chocolate that is both delicious and ethically sourced, promoting slavery-free practices in cocoa production. It offers a diverse selection of chocolate bars, including options such as milk and dark chocolate, almond honey nougat, and caramel with sea salt. By using handpicked cocoa and ensuring fair pricing, Tony's Chocolonely seeks to inspire the industry and raise awareness about the importance of ethical practices in chocolate manufacturing.
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