BlackFin Capital Partners completes a first closing in excess of €100 million for its venture capital fund dedicated to European Fintechs, Insurtechs and Regtechs.

After launching 2 generations of buy-out funds (€220m Fund I in 2011 & €400m Fund II in 2016), BlackFin Capital Partners is leveraging its deep sectorial expertise in the Financial Services industry to enter the venture capital segment.

The firm aims for a €150 million final closing for this fund.

The team will partner with outstanding European entrepreneurs of the industry and lead their Seed to Series C rounds.

As a sector specialist firm, BlackFin, its team and Venture Partners network will provide them with unique support regarding their strategy and growth, commercial access and credibility, but also regulatory guidance to develop the next generation of financial services companies.