Hogan Lovells advises Vero Networks on US$500 million strategic investment

Press releases | 27 February 2026

Denver, New York – Global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised VFN Holdings, Inc. (“Vero Networks”, or "Vero”), a leading fiber infrastructure business and broadband internet provider, in the successful closing of a US$500 million non-control growth equity investment.

The investment was led by funds managed by Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE), Braemont Capital and Delta-v Capital. The investment supports Vero’s next phase of growth, accelerating the expansion of its fiber-to-the-premise and wholesale fiber networks as well as continuing strategic M&A across new and existing U.S. markets.

The Hogan Lovells deal team was led by partner Kevin Burke (Private Equity & Funds, Denver), counsel Ben Shellhorn (M&A, Denver), and associate Hanna Wynn (M&A, Denver), with support from partners Rupa Briggs (Capital Markets, New York), Nicola Lemay (Tax, Pensions & Benefits, Boston), and senior associate Kat Tyurin (Capital Markets, New York).