BlackFin Capital Partners

BlackFin Capital Partners, established in 2009, is a Paris-based private equity firm with additional offices in Frankfurt and Brussels. It specializes in investing in growth-oriented financial services and technology companies across continental Europe. The firm focuses on asset-light businesses, typically investing between €1 million and €30 million in companies with enterprise values up to €100 million and revenues up to €150 million. BlackFin takes a majority or influential minority stake in its portfolio companies, aiming to transform them through organic growth, margin improvement, and a buy-and-build strategy. It supports management teams to propel their businesses to the next level.

Régis Bouyoux

Investment Analyst

Laurent Bouyoux

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Nelly Brossard

Venture Partner

Sophie Manhes Catala

Investment Director

Daniel Cohen-Sabban

Partner

Julien Creuze

Partner

Julien Denis

Associate

Antoine Druais

Investment Director

Loic Fonteneau

Investment Director

Michele Foradori

Investment Director

Kai Franzmeyer

Equity Partner and Head of BlackFin

Jouke Garretsen

Managing Director

Tom Janssen

Senior Investment Associate

Maciej Kozlowski

Investment Director

Jean-Philippe Latour

CFO

Thomas Lelgouarch

Investment Analyst

Julie Lesueur

Investment Manager

Sonja Lilienthal

Managing Director

Maxime Mandin

Investment Director

Aloysius Von Mitschke-Collande

Investment Manager

Paul Mizrahi

Founder and Partner

Tom Vande Moortel

Investment Associate

Chloé Novène

Investment Manager

Thierry Puerto

Operating Partner

Serge Ragozin

Operating Partner

Julien Renaud

Investment Director, Buyout

Sophia Rhodovi

Investment Analyst

Bruno Rostain

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Zara Ryan

Investment Associate

Nathalie Schwarzkopf

Investment Associate

Raphael Sosnik

Investment Analyst, Buyout

François-Xavier Tanaka

Investment Manager

Gabrielle Thomas

Investment Manager

Edouard Verhoustraeten

Investment Manager

Alexis Vial

Investment Associate

Joy Wizman

Investment Analyst

Anne Wu

Investment Manager

Océane Zbinden

Investment Manager

Chloé Novène

Investment Manager

Past deals in InsurTech

Akur8

Venture Round in 2023
Akur8 is a technology company that specializes in developing an AI-driven insurance pricing and reserving platform tailored for insurance carriers. The platform employs advanced machine learning and predictive analytics to automate and optimize the pricing process, enhancing both efficiency and accuracy. By integrating cutting-edge algorithms, Akur8's solution not only accelerates the pricing workflow but also ensures transparency and control over the models used. This allows actuaries to construct predictive models rapidly and make informed decisions with greater speed, thereby providing significant competitive advantages in the insurance market.

Bdeo

Series B in 2023
Bdeo specializes in providing Visual Intelligence solutions designed to automate inspection and evaluation processes for motor and home insurance companies, as well as fleet operators. Founded in 2017, the company aims to expedite underwriting, claims, and vehicle assessments from weeks to mere minutes. Operating in 25 countries with offices in Spain, Mexico, the UK, France, and Italy, Bdeo collaborates with over 50 insurance firms, including notable clients such as Mutua Madrileña, Zurich, and Mapfre. Their technology enhances the customer experience by streamlining the underwriting process and facilitating real-time assessments of risks and damages, which helps to detect fraud and ensures prompt claim payments. Bdeo has established key partnerships with companies like Guidewire and CAB solutions, further solidifying its presence in the insurance technology sector.

Descartes Underwriting

Series B in 2022
Descartes Underwriting SAS is a managing general agency based in Paris, France, specializing in parametric insurance solutions. Founded in 2018, the company underwrites policies for a select group of top-tier insurers, reinsurers, and insurance-linked securities funds. It operates across diverse sectors, including agriculture, aquaculture, mining, construction, energy, and entertainment, providing coverage for various risks such as natural catastrophes and emerging challenges. Descartes leverages a data-driven approach to offer innovative insurance products and collaborates with brokers worldwide to protect corporate clients and governments. Additionally, the company designs B2B2C solutions, which encompass pricing engines, back-end systems, and APIs, while also offering claims management services to enhance client support and ensure continuity during disasters.

Finlex

Venture Round in 2021
Finlex is an online commercial insurance platform that serves corporates, brokers, and insurers, focusing primarily on financial lines such as directors and officers insurance, cyber protection, criminal law protection, and professional indemnity insurance. The platform offers brokers a comprehensive digital infrastructure that facilitates the entire process from tendering new business to managing policy renewals and portfolios. Additionally, Finlex provides insurers with automated underwriting capabilities and access to leading industrial brokers. Its online marketplace features customized special concepts and an extensive knowledge database, allowing commercial and industrial customers to save time and enhance their outcomes in the insurance process.

Akur8

Series B in 2021
Akur8 is a technology company that specializes in developing an AI-driven insurance pricing and reserving platform tailored for insurance carriers. The platform employs advanced machine learning and predictive analytics to automate and optimize the pricing process, enhancing both efficiency and accuracy. By integrating cutting-edge algorithms, Akur8's solution not only accelerates the pricing workflow but also ensures transparency and control over the models used. This allows actuaries to construct predictive models rapidly and make informed decisions with greater speed, thereby providing significant competitive advantages in the insurance market.

Bdeo

Series A in 2020
Bdeo specializes in providing Visual Intelligence solutions designed to automate inspection and evaluation processes for motor and home insurance companies, as well as fleet operators. Founded in 2017, the company aims to expedite underwriting, claims, and vehicle assessments from weeks to mere minutes. Operating in 25 countries with offices in Spain, Mexico, the UK, France, and Italy, Bdeo collaborates with over 50 insurance firms, including notable clients such as Mutua Madrileña, Zurich, and Mapfre. Their technology enhances the customer experience by streamlining the underwriting process and facilitating real-time assessments of risks and damages, which helps to detect fraud and ensures prompt claim payments. Bdeo has established key partnerships with companies like Guidewire and CAB solutions, further solidifying its presence in the insurance technology sector.

Descartes Underwriting

Series A in 2020
Descartes Underwriting SAS is a managing general agency based in Paris, France, specializing in parametric insurance solutions. Founded in 2018, the company underwrites policies for a select group of top-tier insurers, reinsurers, and insurance-linked securities funds. It operates across diverse sectors, including agriculture, aquaculture, mining, construction, energy, and entertainment, providing coverage for various risks such as natural catastrophes and emerging challenges. Descartes leverages a data-driven approach to offer innovative insurance products and collaborates with brokers worldwide to protect corporate clients and governments. Additionally, the company designs B2B2C solutions, which encompass pricing engines, back-end systems, and APIs, while also offering claims management services to enhance client support and ensure continuity during disasters.

Akur8

Series A in 2020
Akur8 is a technology company that specializes in developing an AI-driven insurance pricing and reserving platform tailored for insurance carriers. The platform employs advanced machine learning and predictive analytics to automate and optimize the pricing process, enhancing both efficiency and accuracy. By integrating cutting-edge algorithms, Akur8's solution not only accelerates the pricing workflow but also ensures transparency and control over the models used. This allows actuaries to construct predictive models rapidly and make informed decisions with greater speed, thereby providing significant competitive advantages in the insurance market.

Descartes Underwriting

Seed Round in 2019
Descartes Underwriting SAS is a managing general agency based in Paris, France, specializing in parametric insurance solutions. Founded in 2018, the company underwrites policies for a select group of top-tier insurers, reinsurers, and insurance-linked securities funds. It operates across diverse sectors, including agriculture, aquaculture, mining, construction, energy, and entertainment, providing coverage for various risks such as natural catastrophes and emerging challenges. Descartes leverages a data-driven approach to offer innovative insurance products and collaborates with brokers worldwide to protect corporate clients and governments. Additionally, the company designs B2B2C solutions, which encompass pricing engines, back-end systems, and APIs, while also offering claims management services to enhance client support and ensure continuity during disasters.

Groupe Santiane

Acquisition in 2015
Groupe Santiane SAS, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Paris, France, is a leading insurance brokerage firm specializing in health insurance. The company operates primarily through its direct-to-customer platform, Santiane.fr, providing a straightforward and efficient online comparison tool that allows individuals and businesses to evaluate various health insurance offerings tailored to their specific needs. With a commitment to impartiality and quality service, Groupe Santiane offers expert guidance from a team of over 200 advisors, assisting clients in selecting appropriate health insurance plans. Since the launch of its B2B division, Néoliane Santé & Prévoyance, in 2010, the firm has expanded its reach by partnering with more than 2,000 brokers to distribute innovative health insurance solutions. The company's focus on transparency and customer satisfaction is evident in its collection of authentic client reviews, reflecting a high level of service quality in the competitive insurance brokerage market. Additionally, Groupe Santiane provides support in choosing other insurance products, including life, dependency, and pet health insurance.

LSA Courtage

Acquisition in 2015
LSA Courtage, founded in 1970 and based in Boulogne Billancourt, France, specializes in providing car insurance solutions for both French citizens and foreigners with various driving licenses. Operating under the brand Assurpeople.com, the company offers a range of auto insurance contracts tailored to diverse driver profiles, including those who may have faced previous insurance rejections. LSA Courtage aims to deliver the best insurance options based on individual needs and driving history. In addition to auto insurance, the company also provides coverage for home, two-wheel vehicles, health, and school insurance, reflecting its commitment to serving a wide array of clients and their specific insurance requirements.

Compamut

Acquisition in 2013
Compamut SA operates a health insurance comparison website, enabling users to compare various health insurance options available in the market. Established in 2008, the company is headquartered in Marseille, France. By providing a platform for users to evaluate different insurance plans, Compamut aims to simplify the decision-making process for individuals seeking health coverage.

MisterAssur

Acquisition in 2012
MisterAssur operates an online platform that offers a free service for users to compare various insurance products based on price and features. Through its website, users can efficiently evaluate options and subscribe to desired policies online or via phone. The company collaborates with a diverse range of insurers and brokers, establishing a strong presence in niche markets such as motorbike, camping car, and pet insurance. By providing a customizable and user-friendly interface, MisterAssur simplifies the insurance comparison process for its customers.

Owliance

Private Equity Round in 2010
Owliance specializes in providing business process outsourcing (BPO) services tailored to the insurance sector. The company serves a diverse clientele, including insurance companies, mutual health providers, brokers, and banks. Owliance offers a comprehensive range of services that encompass both front office and back office operations, including assistance, editing, scanning, and specific development activities. Additionally, the firm is involved in managing health insurance contracts and claims, ensuring efficient handling of various processes within the insurance market. By leveraging its expertise, Owliance effectively supports its clients in optimizing their management activities and enhancing operational efficiency across the French insurance landscape.
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