Oskar Herdland

Oskar brings over two decades of investment and capital markets experience, with a sharp focus on deal origination across Europe’s leading growth-stage technology companies. With a background spanning Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and Europe, he has led more than 500 deals, backing iconic names like Spotify, Klarna, and Revolut along the way. In his role at Claret, Oskar focuses on uncovering and unlocking high-quality venture debt opportunities across Europe’s top growth-stage technology companies. He brings a founder-first approach, deep domain knowledge in fintech, AI, and SaaS, and a sharp instinct for finding under-the-radar opportunities ahead of the curve. Known for his energy, conviction, and ability to build trust quickly, Oskar adds value from the first conversation—turning relationships into long-term partnerships and great companies into great investments. He thrives where complexity meets ambition, helping Claret to originate proprietary deal flow and deliver flexible capital solutions that scale with the companies we support.