Várri Consultancy is a modern and independent management consulting boutique specialised in strategy, risk, and governance.
Identifying, measuring, assessing, and taking decisions on risk have become more complex for all organisations. Uncertainty has become a fixed part of the new normal. We can help you make sense of it all.
Várri Consultancy has a passion and a drive to achieve high-impact business results. We are forensic in our approach, focused on facts in our analysis, and bold in speaking out. We listen, set objectives, and work at pace and with precision. And to maximise the benefit of any financial modelling, we share our expertise openly.
Várri Consultancy has more than 16 years of experience working with corporations, financial institutions and governmental organisations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, London and Stockholm. We have a profound experience in loan and trading documentation, loan restructuring, waiver requests, credit events, development of policies and procedures, interaction with internal and external auditors, central banks and regulatory examiners.
Várri Consultancy has a modern approach to management consultancy with a strong focus on economic, societal and environmental sustainability. It is a means of creating more stable and long-term opportunities for growth and benefits for all stakeholders.
We are not beholden to shareholders or institutions. Our independence and agnostic outlook are essential to what sets us apart. That combined with a view on what is best for all stakeholders through responsibility and sustainability. All underpinned by our reputation and personal values.
Várri Consultancy is a new way of seeing risk and strategy. Risk management with a conscience, based on a single rational truth.
Várri Consultancy's pricing varies by project, with costs ranging from €30,000 to $150,000. Clients have noted high-quality service, although some find prices steep. Overall, they offer good value, with a focus on thoroughness and expertise.
The consultancy builds strong, trusting relationships with clients. Reviewers often mention feeling well-supported and in 'safe hands,' attributing this to Várri's client-focused approach.
Strong Project Management
Clients consistently praise Várri Consultancy for their excellent project management skills. They meet deadlines, stay within budget, and maintain effective communication through various channels.
Impressive Industry Expertise
Várri Consultancy is recognized for their deep industry knowledge and expertise, particularly in areas like market expansion, financial advisory, and risk management. Their insights and detailed approach are highly valued.
Limited Tangible Metrics
One review notes the challenge in quantifying the success of the engagement with specific metrics, although overall satisfaction with the services is expressed.
Founder’s Expertise Praised
Johnny, the founder, receives special mention in several reviews for his impressive grasp of client requirements and his exceptional consultancy skills. His leadership is a key asset to the firm.
Responsive and Reliable
Várri Consultancy is noted for their reliability and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their quick response times and consistent availability to address concerns and provide support.
“What they’ve delivered has exceeded our expectations.”
Sep 6, 2023
Senior Advisor, EasyPark AB
Johan Birgersson
Verified
Information technology
Stockholm, Sweden
501-1,000 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Várri Consultancy provides business consulting services to a global company regarding their market expansion. The project has included discovery, research, and discussions of the team’s findings.
The client has been pleased with Várri Consultancy’s findings, reports, and high-quality work, so they’re now working on expanding the project's scope. The team has been collaborative and delivered on time and on budget. Moreover, their understanding of the client’s requirements is impressive.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the senior advisor of EasyPark AB, a global company reviewing to continuously expand to new markets. I was the CEO of the company for 14 years, but last year, I decided to step down. Thus, I now work with my successor and the owners part-time, mainly working on our expansion.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Várri Consultancy?
We wanted to find a very good consultant who could help us map and review the markets and industry we’re in.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Várri Consultancy provides us with business consulting. In the beginning, we had a few calls with them to describe at a relevant level our market, background, and history. Then, we got into specific details regarding what we were looking to obtain and defined the different goals and objectives.
During this process, we described our industry, the different stakeholders, and the relationship between those stakeholders. Our company has a presence in close to 25 countries, so there are a lot of opportunities. Therefore, we also specified what we wanted to get out of this engagement.
Since those initial meetings, we’ve had several other calls with Várri Consulting. On those calls, they’ve shared results, reports, and their understanding of those findings.
What is the team composition?
We’ve worked with quite a few teammates on this project, including Johnny (Founder).
How did you come to work with Várri Consultancy?
They came as a recommendation.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent close to €30,000 (approximately $32,000 USD).
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together around May 2023, and our engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We’ve been very pleased with phase one of this project, so we’re now working on expanding Várri Consultancy’s scope. However, we’re still in the research process, so we haven’t entered the market yet to see tangible results. Overall, we’re positively surprised by Várry Consultancy; they’ve delivered high-quality work.
How did Várri Consultancy perform from a project management standpoint?
Várry Consultancy has met the deadlines and delivered on budget. We collaborate using a mix of communication channels.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?
I would like to give a shout-out to Johnny. His ability to grasp our requirements is impressive — he’s one of the best consultants we’ve ever met.
What did you find most impressive about them?
What they’ve delivered has exceeded our expectations.
Are there any areas they could improve?
There’s nothing Várri Consultancy could improve on.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
I have no particular recommendation.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Business Services for Tech Startup
Business Consulting
Confidential
Dec. 2021 - Feb. 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“The feedback I got from Várri Consultancy was great.”
Jun 7, 2022
Co-Founder, Tech Startup
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
A tech startup hired Várri Consultancy for financial advisory services. The team reviewed the client’s status and pitch deck prior to a seed round. They also helped set up Zoom meetings with angel investors.
Várri Consultancy provided valuable feedback about the client’s pitch deck, effectively preparing them for the upcoming seed round. Moreover, they displayed excellent project management skills throughout the engagement. Their world-class team stood out, contributing to the engagement’s success.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m a co-founder of a tech startup.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Várri Consultancy?
Our company is at an early stage, and we aim to close a seed round next year to take in growth capital and increase sales. In preparation for that, we hired Várri Consultancy for financial advisory services.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Várri Consultancy analyzed our case and helped us have meetings with the right kind of angel investors through Zoom. They revised our confidential pitch deck and gave us written feedback. Overall, they checked that we’re on track for the seed round and provided us with feedback. They’ll bring in interested investors when we start the seed round.
What is the team composition?
Johnny (Founder) was the lead on our project.
How did you come to work with Várri Consultancy?
I found them through a recommendation by some strong names in the business.
How much have you invested with them?
We settled on a kickback fee system. When we start the seed round, they’ll bring in some interested investors and get kickbacks on their service.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together from December 2021–February 2022.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The feedback I got from Várri Consultancy was great.
How did Várri Consultancy perform from a project management standpoint?
They were excellent at project management.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Johnny is great!
Are there any areas they could improve?
I don’t have negative feedback for them.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Having feedback before and after a seed round is critical because you don’t want input from investors — you want their money, networks, and connections. That’s impossible if you haven’t had feedback sessions with world-class consultants beforehand.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I’ve already referred them to some investors.
Business Consulting for Healthcare FinTech Company
Business Consulting
$50,000 to $199,999
Dec. 2020 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
4.5
“We highly recommend them. They offer a good service and are reliable.”
Jun 3, 2022
CEO, Healthcare FinTech Company
Karim Dakki
Verified
Other industries
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Várri Consultancy provides risk assessment and framework development consulting services for a fintech company. They look at the risk impact on legal agreements for clients and lenders.
Várri Consultancy’s work has had a positive impact; external stakeholders are comfortable with the high level of quality in the documents. The team is outstandingly reliable, professional, and detail-oriented — they’re experts in their field. Also, they’re well-organized in their project management.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CEO of KLAIM, a fintech company for healthcare.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Várri Consultancy?
We have a lot of regulatory requirements and risk management in the fintech space, so very few companies do risk assessments. We didn’t have a lot of experience in the field, so we were looking for somebody who could guide us.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
We’ve engaged Várri Consultancy on various specific items related to risk management, framework assessment of risk, and the legal structure for the transactions that we do with our clients and lenders. We had an initial discussion to explain our requirements, and then they got back to us with the scope of work. However, we realized that the scope wasn’t necessarily what we were looking for, so we involved them on a retainer basis.
Every time we have a request, they help us look at the risk impact on our legal agreement on the debt side. Our risk assessments are a framework for the company. We’ve conducted a workshop, and we’re doing several other things based on priority.
What is the team composition?
We’re constantly in contact with the founder, the main consultant.
How did you come to work with Várri Consultancy?
Somebody who worked in the past with the principal of Várri Consultancy referred me to him.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent $100,000–$150,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in December 2020, and our relationship is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Their work has mainly given the comfort to our lenders that the documents are high-quality, so it definitely has helped the business. Moreover, they’ve been highly reliable and professional. Also, their inputs are relevant.
How did Várri Consultancy perform from a project management standpoint?
They’re very organized and structured, and their response times are short. To communicate, they come to the office, or we have some calls. We also exchange documents, and they put their comments on them.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They stand out for their level of detail and in-depth expertise.
Are there any areas they could improve?
The prices are high.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
We highly recommend them. They offer a good service and are reliable.
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
4.5
NPS
Business Consulting for Solar Energy Equity Company
Business Consulting
$50,000 to $199,999
Nov. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their knowledge base is our favorite part of working together."
Jun 1, 2022
Chief Development Officer, Solar Energy Equity Platform Company
Anonymous
Verified
Energy & natural resources
United Arab Emirates
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Varri Consultancy provides business analysis and credit policy development for their energy equity client. They've analyzed credit risk in acquisitions, built an exposure matrix, and held executive trainings.
Working with both technical and human resources, Varri Consultancy is a multi-skill partner. Their ability to stick to deadlines and timelines makes for regular successful engagements. They are knowledgeable and work effectively to bring clients in line with government and regulatory requirements.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the chief development officer of a company that offers a solar energy equity platform.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Varri Consultancy?
We’ve worked with them on three different business analysis projects related to credit and solar power.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
First, they performed a credit analysis on various private companies in different industries in the UAE, in which we were considering incurring off-taker credit risk under our solar project agreement. The second assignment was for Varri to review our investment committee reports and include a credit policy and credit exposure matrix to assist us in the decision-making. In the third instance, we hired them to conduct an exploratory workshop with our founders and C-Suite to teach them how to manage investment-related risks in solar power assets.
We’re just now about to engage them in a fourth job: to expand our credit risk policy.
What is the team composition?
We specifically asked to work with one of their individuals on the executive workshop: Johnny (Founder & Managing Director).
How did you come to work with Varri Consultancy?
They were recommended to us by our chairman.
How much have you invested with them?
Every project has cost around $30,000, so the total is close to $100,000 currently.
What is the status of this engagement?
We’ve been working together since November 2020.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
By creating our credit policy first, Varri empowered us to comply with government regulations for our industry when we were developing the credit exposure matrix. This was a big step forward for our investment committee.
How did Varri Consultancy perform from a project management standpoint?
They’re the best vendor that we’ve worked with in this regard, and we’ve engaged a lot of 3rd-party providers. We typically communicate over email and Teams. When needed, they come to our office.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their knowledge base is our favorite part of working together.
Are there any areas they could improve?
They could get themselves more international exposure.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
If you’re concerned about credit risk to your company, then you should definitely work with them.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Consulting for Private Investment Company
Business Consulting
Less than $10,000
Nov. 2021 - Jan. 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Varri’s approach makes you feel that you are in a very safe pair of hands."
May 31, 2022
Co-Owner, Pripen AB
Astrid Hansen
Verified
Other industries
Malmoe, Sweden
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Varri Consultancy provided business counsel and translation services ahead of the launch of a private investment company's new studio.
The client cannot find any metrics to quantify the success of the engagement. However, they are pleased with Varri Consultancy's service. They provide their extensive market knowledge in a timely manner.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
Private investment company
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Varri Consultancy?
Varri Consultancy provided translation and general counsel services ahead of the launch of the first F45 studio in Scandinavia
SOLUTION
How did you select this firm and what were the deciding factors?
We considered multiple consultancies however ultimately Varri’s track record, regional experience and competitive price were the deciding factors
Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package.
Varri was fully responsible for providing business counsel and translation services for the entire pre launch.
How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
We had the pleasure to work directly with the owner of Varri
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?
Opening studios in a new market requires timeliness, market knowledge and experience with local legislation. Varri demonstrated all of that.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Workflow was swiftly managed via direct calls and emails.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Varri’s approach makes you feel that you are in a very safe pair of hands. The deep trust and client focusness Varri provides is exceptional.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Cannot think of any.
RATINGS
5.0
"you just work with the best!"
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Professionalism and diligence at the highest level"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Swift and discrete"
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Very competitive rates"
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I give Varri my highest recommendations
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Our Story
Várri Consultancy was founded on the belief that complex challenges require experienced, hands‑on advisory. We're a focused boutique firm, so clients work directly with senior advisers who blend strategic thinking with practical execution. We're grounded in independence, rigour, and disciplined decision-making, helping leadership teams navigate regulation, risk, and change with clarity and confidence.
Meet the Team
Johnny KollinManaging Director
Advises boards, founders, and executive teams on strategy, risk, and governance, with deep experience in financial services, fintech, and navigating complex cross‑border and regulatory challenges.
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