BlackFin Capital Partners
Private equityParis · Seed–Growth
Also known as BLACKFIN CAPITAL PARTNERS SAS
Investment thesis
BlackFin Capital Partners operates two investment strategies dedicated exclusively to the financial services sector across Europe. Its buyout strategy targets asset-light financial services businesses, aiming to transform operational complexity into value and build bigger, stronger companies. Its venture strategy backs FinTech companies. Founded and run by entrepreneurs, the firm positions itself as a sector specialist that creates operational value for its portfolio, leveraging five local offices across Western Europe for deal access. The firm emphasizes high ethical standards, integrity and transparency, with ESG considerations across environmental, social and governance pillars integrated into its investment approach.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 2
as of Dec 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfin Financial Services Fund IVLPs: Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association, Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association | 2024 | — | — | 0.89x | 0.00x |
| BlackFinFinancial Services Fund IVLPs: Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association | 2024 | — | -17.0% | 0.86x | 0.00x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does BlackFin Capital Partners invest at?
- BlackFin Capital Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does BlackFin Capital Partners focus on?
- BlackFin Capital Partners focuses on Fintech, InsurTech.
- Where is BlackFin Capital Partners located?
- BlackFin Capital Partners is headquartered in Paris, FR.
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