Verona Capital

Verona Capital is a private investment firm and family office founded by Craig and Katrina Burton. The firm operates globally, partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and investors to build enduring businesses across various asset classes and geographies. They are known for their patient and collaborative approach, providing capital and time for businesses to grow.

The firm's investment strategy spans private equity, venture capital, public markets, and quantitative strategies. In private equity, Verona Capital focuses on small and medium-sized businesses worldwide. Their venture capital arm is active as multi-stage technology investors, both directly and through funds, supporting emerging and established managers in Australia and internationally. For public equities, they seek companies demonstrating compounding growth rates, innovative business models, and first-mover advantage. Additionally, Verona Capital engages in quantitative and systematic strategies, both in-house and through allocated capital, across multiple markets and economic cycles.

Founded in 1998, Verona Capital has established itself as a significant player in the Australian investment landscape, with a diverse range of interests including the resources, technology, and industrial sectors. Notable investments include companies like Loopit, Predelo, and Circle In, primarily within the business/productivity software industry. The firm also manages the Upswell Ventures Fund, an early-stage venture capital fund.

The leadership team includes founders Craig Burton (Managing Partner) and Katrina Burton, alongside partners Chris Breidahl and Mosh Wakil (Private Equity). Darren Tootell serves as Chief Executive Officer and Nigel Bliss as Chief Financial Officer, supported by a dedicated team of investment managers, public equities specialists, and administrative staff.