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Fortino Capital

Venture capitaloperating company · company profile

Antwerp · Seed–Late Stage · 3 people tracked

Also known as Fortino

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Investment thesis

Fortino Capital focuses on empowering B2B SaaS and AI companies in Europe. Through its venture and growth arms, it partners with founders to help them scale into category champions in the age of AI.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 1, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
Check
$540K – $32.4M
HQ
Antwerp, BE
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2013
Last 12 months
2 investments
AUM
$707.4M
Tracked investments
22
IPOs
1

Team · 3 people

from curated & public directories
Patrick Hermann· Partner
Wouter Goossens· Partner

What they invest in

from 19 of 22 portfolio companies

SaaS ×16Enterprise Software ×12AI & Machine Learning ×8Fintech ×4Sales Tech ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Cloud Computing ×2Crypto & Web3 ×2

HQs:Netherlands×5Belgium×4Germany×2Indonesia×1United States×1

Investments · 22 tracked

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By year:2025 · 52022 · 42021 · 12018 · 111 dated

Alturaaltura.ioin𝕏Jun 2025✓ verified

Altura provides AI-powered workflow automation for bid and proposal teams, enabling organizations to build custom workflows that automate document screening, compliance checks, and content generation while maintaining human oversight and transparency.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsOctopus VenturesCuriosity VC

Seenonsseenons.comin✓ verified

Seenons provides a platform connecting enterprises with waste and recycling partners across multiple countries to optimize waste streams and support circular economy goals.

Circular EconomyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAmsterdam, NL

Martin Kayser(Founder)in

Co-investorsCapitalTShamrock VenturesTablomontoInvest-NL

Bizzybizzycoldbrew.comin

Bizzy Cold Brew produces premium cold brew coffee made from organic arabica beans using a slow 18-hour brewing process, packaged in recycled bottles.

ConsumerFoodTech

Andrew Healy(Founder)inAlex

Co-investorsBluestein VenturesBread And Butter Ventures, LlcConnetic VenturesGaingelsM25Sidekick Partners+2 more

Bizzybizzy.co.idin

Bizzy.co.id is a digital platform that connects vendors with corporate customers to facilitate B2B sales, offering multi-tier pricing and digitized sales workflows for businesses in Indonesia.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentJakarta, ID

Co-investorsAgaeti Ventures

Bizzybizzy.orgJun 2025

Bizzy operates a B2B sales intelligence and prospecting platform for European markets, offering precision company search with 54+ filtering options across company, legal entity, and contact data from 33 European countries.

Data & InfrastructureSaaSSales TechGhent, NL

Lorenz Bogaert(Co-Founder)inNicolas Van Eenaeme(Co-Founder)

Co-investorsPitchdrive

Cenoscocenosco.comin

Cenosco develops IMS RCM, a cloud-based Reliability-Centered Maintenance software that helps industrial operators prevent unplanned equipment failure and optimize preventive maintenance tasks.

Advanced ManufacturingEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Marcel Sminia(Founder)in

Co-investorsSummit Partners

D2Xd2x.cominJan 2022

D2X builds regulated market infrastructure for trading digital assets, aimed at institutional participants.

Crypto & Web3FintechAmsterdam, NL

Theodore Rozencwajg(Founder)inDon van der Krogt(Founder)inLaetitia Grimaud(Founder)inDon Krogt(Founder)

Co-investorsFlow TradersKima VenturesPICUS CAPITALPlassa CapitalPoint72 VenturesTioga Capital Partners+3 more

Donnaaskdonna.cominDec 2025

Donna is a proactive AI assistant for field sales teams that automates meeting preparation, note-taking, CRM updates, and follow-up drafting.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechGhent, BE

Nicolas Christiaen(CEO)inJonas Deprez(COO)inXander Berkein(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsEverywhere VenturesFrontline VenturesPitchdriveSyndicate One

Kaizokaizo.comin𝕏

Kaizo provides an AI-powered platform designed to help large teams deliver customer support more efficiently and effectively.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAmsterdam, NL

Dominik Blattner(Founder)in

Co-investorsCuriosity VCPartech VenturesGradient Ventures

Oqtonoqton.com

Oqton develops AI-driven software for additive manufacturing, combining CAD/CAM technology, cloud integration, and simulation to help manufacturers scale industrial production.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingSaaS

Co-investorsPMV

PieSyncpiesync.comMar 2018

Platform connecting cloud apps and synchronizing contacts bidirectionally in real time; raised 1.5M EUR.

Mattias Putman(Founder)in

Co-investorsimec.istartPMV

revel8revel8.aiinSep 2025

revel8 provides security awareness training that simulates real-world cyber attacks with role-specific scenarios to help employees identify threats, and delivers insights to improve organizational security.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMunich, DE

Julius M(Founder)Julius Muth(CEO)

Co-investorsMerantix CapitalPeakCelonis

Salonkeesalonkee.com

Salonkee provides salon management software for hair and beauty professionals plus a consumer salon booking platform.

Co-investorsExpon CapitalNewionPeakSpan Capital PartnersVerve Ventures

Spottspott.ioinNov 2025 · $3.2M

Spott builds an ATS and CRM platform for recruitment agencies that integrates AI directly into its core infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSLeuven, BE

Manu Vanderveeren(COO)inLander Degreve(CEO)inSamuel Smeys(CTO)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorBase10 PartnersTrue Equity

Tansotanso.dein

Tanso provides software for calculating Product Carbon Footprints (PCF) using automated processes, a TÜV-certified methodology and ISO 14067 compliance.

CleantechClimate TechSaaS

Co-investorsCapnamicHENQ InvesthenQ vcPICUS CAPITALUVC Partners

Teamleaderteamleader.euin

Teamleader develops business management software for SMEs, the self-employed and agencies, covering leads, contacts, projects, invoicing, expenses and reporting from a single platform.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSales TechGhent, BE

Jeroen De Wit(Founder)in

Co-investorsKeen Venture PartnersPMV

Unifiedpostunifiedpost.comin

Unifiedpost Group (rebranded as Banqup) provides digital automation and compliance solutions for invoice management, payment processing, and tax reporting.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investorsFrancisco PartnersSmartFinPMV

Venlyvenly.comin𝕏Apr 2022

Venly develops large-scale enterprise systems, building on the team's background from Benchmarking Partners, which created Walmart's first internet-based supplier collaboration system and an early business-to-business internet commerce standard.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodSaaSCambridge, US

Alissa Onigman(Venly CFO)inPaul Horn(Venly Executive Chair)inTed Rybeck(Venly CEO)David Sandberg(Venly General Counsel)Tom Fellows(Venly General Manager)Dee Mewbourne(Venly Institute Executive Director)

Co-investorsCourtside Venturesimec.istartAlpaca VCCoinbase VenturesHTGFLeadBlock Partners+2 more

Venlyvenly.ioin𝕏Apr 2022

Venly provides blockchain developer tools including a Token API for creating, minting, burning, and managing ERC20 tokens without deep blockchain expertise.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintechSaaS

Tim Dierckxsens(CEO)inGerbert Vandenberghe(COO)inKarel Striegel(CPO)inDavy Van Roy(CTO)

Co-investorsBlockrocketHigh Tech GruenderfondsKima VenturesPlug and Play VenturesTioga Capital PartnersTRANSCEND+7 more

Vertuozavertuoza.comOct 2022

Vertuoza offers all-in-one construction management software for building trade professionals, covering quotes, invoicing, site management, scheduling, stock, and financial tracking.

Construction TechPropTechSaaS

Antoni Di FilippoinKévin VermeuleninDominique Pellegrinoin

Co-investorsWING by Digital WalloniaXAnge

Zaionzaion.aiinMay 2021

Zaion builds and orchestrates its own proprietary AI models integrated into solutions for customer service operations, automating customer interactions across voice and digital channels.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investors115KBpifranceTruffle Capital

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Fortino Capital made?
Fortino Capital has 22 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Fortino Capital invest at?
Fortino Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is Fortino Capital's typical check size?
Fortino Capital typically writes checks of $540K – $32.4M.
What sectors does Fortino Capital focus on?
Fortino Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
Where is Fortino Capital located?
Fortino Capital is headquartered in Antwerp, BE.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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Duco Sickinghe (Fortino Capital): ‘Wij sluiten ons aan bij de passie van een ondernemer’

7DTV · Duco Sickinghe

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Co-investors · 9

Pitchdrive

Pitchdrive is a Belgian venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups across Europe. The firm is led by entrepreneurs and provides active support to portfolio companies.

Both backed · 2
$250K – $2M
Everywhere Ventures

Everywhere Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that writes pre-seed checks and is backed by a community of founder and operator LPs.

Both backed · 1
$250K
XAnge

XAnge is a European early-stage venture capital firm that has backed over 200 startups over more than 20 years, with hubs in Paris, Berlin and Brussels.

Both backed · 1
$1.1M – $10.8M
Unknown Ventures

Unknown Ventures is a venture studio based in Austin that provides funding and operational support to early-stage startups at the pre-seed to Series A stage. The firm backs founders seeking to create innovative solutions that improve human experience.

Atlas Venture

Atlas Venture is a life sciences venture capital firm with three decades of experience investing in and building biotech and medical innovation companies, including startups launched from its own incubator.

$500K – $1M
Dawn Capital

Dawn Capital is a European venture capital firm backing companies with global ambitions.

$317.5K – $6.3M
20VC

20VC (The Twenty Minute VC) is a media and venture platform positioned at the intersection of venture capital and media, publishing podcast content across brands including 20VC, 20Growth, 20Sales, 20Product and The Memo.

$250K – $5M
42CAP

42CAP is a European seed-stage venture capital firm founded by entrepreneurs who previously built two of Europe's largest software companies. It invests in tech- and data-driven B2B software startups with global ambitions.

$550K – $3.3M
Entourage Ventures

Entourage is an early-stage venture capital firm and venture studio that backs founders from zero to one and beyond, both investing in and building/launching companies.

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