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 25, 2026.
What they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Fintech ×3SaaS ×3Cybersecurity ×1Enterprise Software ×1InsurTech ×1Mobility & Transportation ×1
HQs:Germany×2France×1
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathHypatos 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)
Co-investorsDN CapitalGrazia Equity GmbHUVC PartnersAspenwoodBerliner Volksbank VenturesBrandenburg Kapital+6 more
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(Founder)Brune de Linares(Chief Client Officer)inFranck Zerbib(Chief Technology Officer)inDelphine Marsh(Chief People Officer)inJean-Marie Saudin(Chief Financial Officer)in
Co-investorsMTECH CAPITAL
Aufinity provides an "Autonomous Finance" platform that automates payments, reminders, and reconciliation for car dealerships and OEMs, sending customers digital payment invitations with modern payment methods and real-time payment status.
FintechMobility & TransportationSaaS
Co-investorsMotive Partners
Hawk provides an AI-powered financial crime and compliance platform for banks, financial institutions, and regulated entities, covering anti-money laundering, sanctions and watchlist screening, and fraud prevention.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechMunich, DE
Tobias Schweiger(Co-Founder & CEO)inWolfgang Berner(Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer)in
Co-investorsDN CapitalPICUS CAPITALMacquarie CapitalSands Capital Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Hawk · cfotech.news · Aug 17, 2026
Aufinity Group · arabfounders.net · Jun 2, 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
- 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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