Fundraising FoxBlackFin Capital Partners
Private equityParis · Seed–Growth · 61 people tracked
Also known as BLACKFIN CAPITAL PARTNERS SAS
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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 Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 61 people
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through BlackFin Capital Partners went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 11 of 12 portfolio companiesFintech ×9SaaS ×9AI & Machine Learning ×5Enterprise Software ×4Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1
HQs:Germany×4France×3Canada×1Netherlands×1
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22023 · 12022 · 12021 · 22020 · 17 dated
Hypatos provides AI-based document processing automation, using intelligent document processing to extract data and enable straight-through processing for finance and back-office workflows.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSPotsdam, DE
Ulrich Exleben(Founder)Dr. He Zhang(Founder)Dr. Uli Erxleben(Founder)Ulrich Erxleben(Founder)in
Co-investorsDN CapitalGrazia Equity GmbHUVC PartnersAspenwoodBerliner Volksbank VenturesBrandenburg Kapital+8 more
Agicap is a cloud-based cash flow management platform that connects banks, ERPs, and accounting tools to give finance teams real-time visibility into liquidity, forecasting, payments, collections, and bank reconciliation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Clement Mauguet(Founder)Lucas Bertola(Founder)Sebastien Beyet(Founder)
Co-investorsKima VenturesPartech VenturesAtlantic Vantage PointAXA Venture PartnersBlackFin TechGreenoaks
Akur8 builds a cloud-based actuarial AI platform for insurers, covering pricing and reserving for P&C carriers and modeling for life insurers and pension firms.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaSParis, FR
Samuel Falmagne(Co-founder & CEO)inBrune de Linares(Chief Client Officer)inFranck Zerbib(Chief Technology Officer)inDelphine Marsh(Chief People Officer)inJean-Marie Saudin(Chief Financial Officer)inFélix d'Alançon(Chief Operating Officer)in
Co-investorsMTECH CAPITALBlackFin TechFinTLV Ventures
Aufinity is a German fintech company that automates payment and liquidity management processes for car dealerships across Europe.
FintechMobility & TransportationSaaSCologne, DE
Co-investorsPayPal VenturesMotive PartnersWalter VenturesWalter Ventures
Carbon Equity is a private market investment platform focused on climate technology and energy transition companies.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyFintechImpact & Social Good
Co-investors4impact capitalAENUVictrix
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Chift provides a unified API platform that enables B2B software companies to integrate financial data and connect business tools through native integrations that users can activate in one click.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintechSaaSBerlin, DE
Gauthier HenrozinMatthieu HertogheinHenry Hertoghein
Co-investorsEntourage VenturesSeeder FundWING by Digital WalloniaShapers
Descartes operates the Global Logistics Network (GLN), a platform connecting shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers to manage shipments, transportation, customs compliance, and regulatory processes using data and AI.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsJMI EquityCathay InnovationSerena
Epsor provides a digital platform and advisory service for managing employee savings and retirement plans (épargne salariale et retraite), including PEE, PERECO, mandatory PER, and employee shareholding schemes.
FintechHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsAugmentum FintechPartech Ventures
Hawk provides a cloud-native, multi-tenant SaaS platform for anti-money-laundering and financial compliance, processing billions of transactions in real time.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechSaaSMunich, DE
Tobias Schweiger(Co-founder & CEO)inWolfgang Berner(Co-founder & Chief Product Officer)inMaximilian Riege(Chief Risk Officer)inEli Chamoun(President & Chief Revenue Officer)inBen Pannier(Chief Technology Officer)inDaniel Marshall(Chief Customer Officer)in
Co-investorsDN CapitalPICUS CAPITALRabo Corporate VenturingCoalitionMacquarie CapitalSands Capital Ventures
Pretto is a French online mortgage broker (courtier en crédit immobilier) that helps homebuyers build their loan applications, compare offers, and negotiate with banks to secure home financing.
FintechMarketplacesPropTech
Co-investorsSerenaAlvenBlackFin TechBNP Paribas DéveloppementEurazeo
Series is a digital financial platform combining banking, crypto custody and back-office software for institutions and corporations.
Co-investorsLeadout CapitalMiroma VenturesScribble VenturesBasis Set VenturesEXPONENT FOUNDERS CAPITALHarbert Growth Partners+5 more
Sovos provides a cloud-based platform for global tax compliance, helping companies manage indirect tax, e-invoicing, and regulatory reporting across roughly 200 countries.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsTA AssociatesSeeder FundShapersWallonie Entreprendre
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesChift · eu-startups.com · Sep 14, 2026
Carbon Equity · carbonequity.com · May 1, 2026
Aufinity Group · eu-startups.com · May 21, 2025
Hawk · hawk.ai · Apr 8, 2025
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
- How many investments has BlackFin Capital Partners made?
- BlackFin Capital Partners has 12 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does BlackFin Capital Partners invest at?
- BlackFin Capital Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, 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.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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