SmartFin
Venture capitalBrussels · Seed–Late Stage · 23 people tracked
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Investment thesis
SmartFin targets exceptional, growing B2B technology companies headquartered in Europe, backing ambitious founders who want to lead their markets. Beyond capital, the firm emphasizes hands-on support, clear feedback and relevant guidance drawn from operator experience. It writes investment tickets of up to €50m and manages more than €600m in assets, maintaining a diverse and well-balanced portfolio of around 25 companies. The firm positions itself as a partner that supports and guides the entrepreneurs it trusts, focusing on technology ventures across the European region.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 23 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesFounder mafia
5 people who came through SmartFin went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 30 of 39 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×20SaaS ×20AI & Machine Learning ×11Data & Infrastructure ×8Cloud Computing ×5Fintech ×5Retail Tech ×5E-commerce ×4
HQs:Netherlands×5Belgium×4United States×2United Kingdom×1Luxembourg×1Türkiye×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 16 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×92 founders×43 founders×24+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 20 founders with education data
Ghent University ×4KU Leuven ×4EHSAL Management School ×2HOGENT ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 19 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×5Economics ×3Engineering ×3Finance & Accounting ×3Mathematics & Statistics ×3Business & Management ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 22 founders with career history
BNP Paribas Fortis ×2PwC Belgium ×2
Investments · 39 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22024 · 12023 · 12022 · 12021 · 32020 · 19 dated
Itineris develops utility software solutions that help water and energy companies optimize operations, manage energy and water consumption, and support environmental goals.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSNot stated
Edgard Vermeersch(CEO & Founder)in
SEQUESTO offers an AI-based operating system (aOS) that handles responses within a team's existing workflows, with the final decision left to the user.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechGhent, BE
Patrick Dalvinck(Co-founder & CEO)inEvrard t'Serstevens(Co-founder & CTO)in
Willow (originally founded as Contento) offers social media management for small and medium-sized B2B professional service providers, combining a scheduling and content platform with AI tools and human social media coaching.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSGhent, BE
Ludwig Dumont(Founder)in
Co-investorsPMVLightstone VenturesHetz VenturesMeritech Capital PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)
AI-Blox provides modular hardware and software infrastructure for edge AI applications, enabling companies to deploy AI solutions locally without relying on cloud infrastructure.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
Hans StevensinJeroen PlasmaninLukas van NuneninPieter Bastiaensin
Akinon provides a digital commerce platform for enterprise retailers, offering software to build and operate e-commerce websites and omnichannel retail operations.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS
Tolga(CEO & Co-founder)inÇağrı Orçan(Chief Sales Officer & Co-founder)inMümin Öztürk(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)inAhmet Emre Sarı(Executive Chairman)inEmre Uçan(VP of Professional Services)inSevcan Demir(Chief Operations Officer)in
Co-investorsEndeavor CatalystRevo Capital
UK-based provider of market surveillance and big data analytics software for banks, brokers, asset managers and regulators.
Co-investorsVelocity Capital Advisors
Auditstage automates routine audit tasks such as vouching and documentation for audit firms, enabling auditors to focus on professional judgment and complex analysis in an increasingly regulated environment.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Betty Blocks is a low-code platform that enables digital transformation teams to build enterprise AI applications with built-in governance, security, and integrations to systems like SAP, Salesforce, and Workday.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
CrazyGames is a free browser gaming platform hosting over 4,500 games across multiple genres for casual players on desktop and mobile devices.
ConsumerGaming
Raf Mertensin
Deliverect operates a platform designed to support the food service and restaurant industry worldwide, facilitating growth and digital operations through integration with major food delivery and point-of-sale partners.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechRetail TechSaaS
Zhong Xu(Founder)inJerome Laredo(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationCoatue ManagementNewionOMERS VenturesRedpoint VenturesAlkeon Capital
Divitel provides AI-driven operational intelligence and autonomous operations management for telecom operators and media companies managing video and broadband networks.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNetherlands, NL
Hans Kornmann(CEO & Founder)in
Emma provides a multi-cloud management platform that enables organizations to deploy, manage, and optimize infrastructure across on-premises, private, and public cloud environments without vendor lock-in.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLuxembourg, LU
Dmitry Panenkov(Founder)
Co-investorsAltaIR CapitalRTP Global
EyeSee Research provides eye-tracking and emotional recognition research services for packaging, planogram, and shelf design decisions.
ConsumerData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSector Agnostic
Happeo is an intranet and enterprise search platform that integrates with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, letting departments build no-code pages while IT retains security governance.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Co-investorsDN CapitalEndeit CapitalEvli Growth PartnersVendep CapitalInkefMaki.vc
Hex-Rays develops IDA, a binary analysis tool used by cybersecurity professionals for reverse engineering, malware analysis, and vulnerability research across multiple processor architectures.
CybersecurityDeveloper Tools
Ilfak Guilfanov(Founder)in
Incard provides corporate card and payment processing services designed for small and medium-sized businesses, with features including expense management, real-time financial insights, and integration with accounting software.
AdTechEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Soraya Tribouillois(Founder)in
Co-investorsFounders Capital
Tango offers a real estate management software platform for enterprises, covering site selection, lease management and accounting, project and maintenance coordination, energy and sustainability reporting, and workplace/occupancy analytics.
Enterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
Co-investorsSICTICFYRFLY Venture PartnersTomahawk.VCVerve Ventures
Luzmo IQ is an AI-powered analytics tool that enables software companies to embed natural language data querying and visualization capabilities into their products.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
KarelHaroen
Co-investorsAxeleo Capital
NGDATA is a customer engagement platform company that uses artificial intelligence and data analytics to help businesses create personalized customer experiences.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechMarketing TechSaaSNew York, US
Geert Crombez(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsCapricorn Venture PartnersHPE GrowthPamica NV
Amsterdam-based OpenUp runs an employer-funded platform giving employees anonymous access to psychologists, coaches and courses.
Co-investorsMundi Ventures
Payflip provides a digital platform that allows employees to customize their compensation packages with flexible benefits like bicycles, smartphones, charging stations, or additional vacation days.
FintechHR TechSaaS
Jon Lopez Garcia(Founder)inMaura Nachtergaele(Founder)in
Co-investorsimec.istartKBCPMV
MariaDB develops a relational database system designed to serve as a cost-effective alternative to legacy databases like Oracle for storing and accessing data across mobile, web, and IoT applications.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSilicon Valley, US
Vikas Mathur(Chief Product Officer)in
Co-investorsHighBar PartnersOpenOceanKreos CapitalSpintop Ventures
Recharge is a subscription commerce platform that helps businesses set up, manage, and grow recurring subscription revenue, with tools to acquire, retain, and increase customer lifetime value.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Oisin O'Connor(Founder)inMichael Flynn(Founder)in
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersICONIQSand Hill AngelsKreos CapitalPrime Ventures
Recharge.com is an online platform that sells mobile phone credit, gaming vouchers, and prepaid payment cards with instant digital delivery.
ConsumerE-commerceFintech
Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalPrime VenturesSummit PartnersBain Capital VenturesCommitted CapitalICONIQ Growth+1 more
Roamler provides real-time retail monitoring and field execution services for FMCG brands and retailers across Europe, helping them identify growth opportunities and optimize store performance through data collection and on-demand field teams.
Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechRetail Tech
Co-investorsEndeit Capital
Belgian cloud accounting platform that unifies businesses' financial data, reporting and communication for accountancy firms.
Co-investorsEntourage VenturesIndex Ventures
Tango Analytics helps businesses manage real estate portfolios through strategic and operational tools.
Enterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
Belgium-based provider of digital infrastructure for financial services.
Co-investorsAlpana VenturesPolytech Ecosystem Ventures
Timefold builds AI-powered scheduling and operational planning software, delivered as APIs, that generates optimized, transparent, and adaptable schedules for teams managing workforce and field operations.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Geoffrey De Smet(Founder)in
Co-investorsKOMPAS VCAlstin CapitalLakestar
Timeseer is a sensor data quality platform that detects, validates, and resolves data issues at scale for organizations managing IoT and operational technology sensors.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureIoT
Bert(Co-founder & CEO)Stijn(Co-Founder, Head of AI)Jeroen(Co-Founder, CTO)Thomas(Co-Founder, Product Officer)Niels(Co-Founder CRO)Yorick(Co-founder CFO/COO)
Co-investorsCrane Venture PartnersOTB Ventures
Unifiedpost Group (rebranded as Banqup) provides digital automation and compliance solutions for invoice management, payment processing, and tax reporting.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsFrancisco PartnersFortino CapitalPMV
Zivver provides secure information sharing and data management solutions for organizations to safely exchange and manage sensitive information.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLegalTech
Co-investorsDawn CapitalDN CapitalhenQ vc
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
EyeseeFimpleNewtecTheo Technologies
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Auditstage · teknowire.com · Aug 25, 2026

Recharge · noblewebstudio.com · Aug 18, 2026

Roamler · roamler.com · Aug 14, 2026
Zivver · globalsecuritymag.com · Jul 17, 2026
Timefold · finsmes.com · Jun 23, 2026
Willow · pulse2.com · Jun 8, 2026
Payflip · serchen.com · May 13, 2026
Incard · fintechfutures.com · Feb 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has SmartFin made?
- SmartFin has 39 tracked investments, 9 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does SmartFin invest at?
- SmartFin invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is SmartFin's typical check size?
- SmartFin typically writes checks of $1.1M – $55M.
- What sectors does SmartFin focus on?
- SmartFin focuses on B2B Marketplaces, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
- Where is SmartFin located?
- SmartFin is headquartered in Brussels, BE.
- Does SmartFin lead rounds?
- SmartFin has led 15 of the 25 rounds where its role is on record.
- Who does SmartFin co-invest with?
- SmartFin most often shares deals with DN Capital, Newion, PMV, among 31 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamWat money “smart” maakt | Jürgen Ingels van Smartfin (ep. 2/5)
On Good Terms · Jürgen Ingels
SuperHero Conversations EP2 | Jürgen Ingels - Founder SuperNova & Smartfin
SuperNova · Jürgen Ingels
137. Jürgen Ingels, Smartfin Capital, Over Tech Durfkapitaal
Discours Met De Boys · Jürgen Ingels
3. The Preview: "Ondernemen/Durfinvesteringen" met Jürgen Ingels, Founder van Smartfin
Business AM · Jürgen Ingels
Faraday Video Blog: Thomas Depuydt about Smartfin and the local ecosystem
Faraday Venture Partners · Thomas Depuydt
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