Valde Capital

Acquiring and operating established small businesses across the UK and Scandinavia.

Our Strategy

Valde Capital focuses on acquiring and operating profitable small and mid-sized businesses generating $500k–$5M in annual EBITDA, with strong underlying fundamentals.We target companies with stable and predictable cash flow, mission-critical businesses, recurring or repeat customer relationships, and clear opportunities for operational improvement.Our approach is disciplined and selective. We aim to acquire 1 business unit every 1-3 year. Each acquisition is approached with care, ensuring cultural alignment, operational stability, and long-term potential.Value is created through active ownership and operational involvement, margin improvement and cost discipline, selective growth initiatives, and long-term capital allocation decisions.We typically seek to acquire businesses where succession is a key driver, allowing for a smooth ownership transition and continuity for employees and customers.The objective is to build a concentrated portfolio of high-quality businesses, generating consistent cash flow and attractive risk-adjusted returns over time.

Meet The Founder

Valde Capital is founded by David Valde.David has a background in electrical engineering and hands-on operational experience. He has been involved in starting and scaling several businesses, gaining practical insight into what drives sustainable growth and long-term value creation.Valde Capital was founded on a simple belief: that real value is created in the operations of real businesses, and that there is a more thoughtful and disciplined way to acquire and grow them.David’s approach is grounded and execution-focused. He prioritises understanding the underlying operations of a business, working closely with employees, and building on what already works.He is committed to taking full responsibility for the businesses he acquires, with a long-term perspective and strong alignment with investors.

Contact

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+47 95102211
Christian Michelsens gate 1, 5012 Bergen