BlackFin Capital Partners is the leading pan-European Financial Services PE Platform. Our four founding partners: Laurent Bouyoux, Eric May, Bruno Rostain and Paul Mizrahi have worked together as senior executives and entrepreneurs in the financial industry for decades. Altogether the team consists of +35 experienced professionals from several nationalities.

Our Buyout strategy invests in financial businesses across continental Europe with high-growth potential via organic growth or acquisitions. BlackFin targets asset-light businesses such as: asset management, institutional and retail brokerage, distribution of insurance and banking products, payments, debt management and collection, fund administration, business process outsourcing, financial technology providers and software editors. Our VC strategy focuses on FinTechs, InsurTechs and RegTechs.

BlackFin operates as a controlling investor through majority or minority stakes alongside founders, managers or institutional investors, supporting management teams in taking their businesses to the next level. We transform our portfolio companies via organic growth, improving operating margins and through active buy and build strategies. Transactions have been executed in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Benelux, the Nordics, the Baltics and the UK from our three offices in Paris, Brussels and Frankfurt.

BlackFin manages three growth/buyout funds: Fund I (€220m raised in 2011), Fund II (€400m raised in 2016), Fund III (€980m raised in 2019) and a venture fund dedicated to FinTechs, InsureTechs, RegTechs (€180m raised in 2018. We are proud to be backed by a broad and diverse base of global institutional investors.

We are ardent believers in responsible investing, who incorporate ESG in our investment and monitoring processes and are a signatory of the UN-PRI.

For more on our FinTech strategy, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blackfintech/

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This department provides expert guidance and strategic advice across various business challenges.

Consulting Services

The Investment Team at BlackFin Capital Partners is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities in high-growth financial services businesses across Europe. They manage the acquisition process, work closely with portfolio companies to enhance value through strategic growth initiatives and operational improvements, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. The team’s expertise spans buyouts and venture capital, with a focus on asset-light and technology-driven firms within the financial sector.

Investment Team

The Venture Partners team at BlackFin Capital Partners is dedicated to identifying and investing in high-potential FinTech, InsurTech, and RegTech startups across Europe. They leverage extensive industry expertise to support portfolio companies in scaling their operations, optimizing business strategies, and enhancing market competitiveness. By taking an active role in management and development, the team aims to drive innovation and growth within the financial services sector.

Venture Partners

The Leadership Team at BlackFin Capital Partners is responsible for setting the strategic vision and direction of the firm, overseeing investment decisions and operations across its buyout and venture capital funds. Comprising seasoned executives with extensive experience in financial services, the team collaborates to identify high-growth investment opportunities, guide portfolio companies in their transformation journeys, and ensure the firm adheres to its commitment to responsible investing and ESG principles. Their collective expertise drives BlackFin's success in the competitive European market for financial services.

Leadership Team

This department focuses on assessing investment opportunities and analyzing market trends within the private equity sector.

Private Equity Analysis

The Finance and Investment team at BlackFin Capital Partners is responsible for managing financial operations, risk assessment, and investment strategies for the firm's buyout and venture funds. This team ensures effective capital allocation, oversees financial performance of portfolio companies, and integrates ESG principles into investment practices. Additionally, they support management teams in driving growth and optimizing margins, while maintaining rigorous financial oversight and compliance across various investments in the financial services sector.

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