Finch Capital
Finch Capital is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with additional offices in London and Jakarta. Founded in 2013, it specializes in seed, startup, and early-stage investments, primarily focusing on sectors such as fintech, deeptech, insurtech, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. The firm targets a range of verticals including marketplaces, online distribution models, and software solutions. Finch Capital typically invests between $0.5 million and $11.98 million in companies with revenues ranging from $2.74 million to $6.86 million, emphasizing businesses located in Europe and Southeast Asia, particularly in the Benelux, DACH, and Nordic regions. The firm often takes board positions in its portfolio companies, aiming to support their growth and development. Finch Capital manages multiple funds, including those focused on the information technology and healthcare sectors, and seeks to create impactful investments that drive innovation and transformation in various industries.
Fourthline is one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintech companies for digital KYC (know your customer). Trusted by banks and leading fintech companies, Fourthline verifies millions of identities for customers like N26, Wirecard, Allianz, Yolt (by ING), Bol.com, Flatex and many more. Fourthline is the only KYC provider with a proven end-to-end solution for bank grade KYC. We provide best-in-class fraud detection at industry-leading conversion and compliance levels. Our mission is to protect the online financial system by using the most innovative technologies to develop the safest and most customer friendly digital KYC solution. We share a love for fighting financial crime and building a beautiful product with a positive impact on the world. Fourthline is part of Safened-Fourthline BV which is regulated as a Payment Institution by the Dutch Central Bank and the Financial Conduct Authority. Our executive team has a combined experience of >80 years at top banks and consultancy. Investors include Finch Capital and Rudolf Booker. Founded: 2017. First product launched: January 2018. KYC, onboarding, fintechs, banks, AML4, AML5.
Payaut BV, founded in 2019 and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in providing automated payment solutions for online marketplaces and platforms. The company offers services such as onboarding, know your customer (KYC), SplitPayment, and payouts. Payaut's solutions ensure compliance with PSD2 regulations, facilitating an efficient payment process for businesses involved in the payment flow. By enabling the use of multiple Payment Service Providers (PSPs), Payaut helps online businesses navigate the complexities of payment processing while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Payaut BV, founded in 2019 and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in providing automated payment solutions for online marketplaces and platforms. The company offers services such as onboarding, know your customer (KYC), SplitPayment, and payouts. Payaut's solutions ensure compliance with PSD2 regulations, facilitating an efficient payment process for businesses involved in the payment flow. By enabling the use of multiple Payment Service Providers (PSPs), Payaut helps online businesses navigate the complexities of payment processing while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Hiber is a company based in Amsterdam, founded in 2016, that specializes in satellite broadband services. The company offers a nano-satellite platform, known as Hiberband®, which is designed to provide low-cost Internet of Things (IoT) data connectivity for sensors across remote locations globally. Hiber's technology facilitates easy, low-power network access, allowing users to monitor and gather data from various environments, including water wells, agricultural fields, and transportation systems. The platform enables the transmission of small data packages, delivering actionable insights from anywhere in the world, thus transforming how connectivity and monitoring are approached in diverse sectors.
Digital Insurance Group operates as a digital insurance platform.
Fourthline is one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintech companies for digital KYC (know your customer). Trusted by banks and leading fintech companies, Fourthline verifies millions of identities for customers like N26, Wirecard, Allianz, Yolt (by ING), Bol.com, Flatex and many more. Fourthline is the only KYC provider with a proven end-to-end solution for bank grade KYC. We provide best-in-class fraud detection at industry-leading conversion and compliance levels. Our mission is to protect the online financial system by using the most innovative technologies to develop the safest and most customer friendly digital KYC solution. We share a love for fighting financial crime and building a beautiful product with a positive impact on the world. Fourthline is part of Safened-Fourthline BV which is regulated as a Payment Institution by the Dutch Central Bank and the Financial Conduct Authority. Our executive team has a combined experience of >80 years at top banks and consultancy. Investors include Finch Capital and Rudolf Booker. Founded: 2017. First product launched: January 2018. KYC, onboarding, fintechs, banks, AML4, AML5.
Frits.com, also known as Ikbenfrits or Hyposhaker B.V., is an online residential mortgage brokerage based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in providing mortgage advice and offers a range of online tools designed to help customers calculate mortgage options and assess claim values. Frits.com streamlines the mortgage process by automating various tasks, including document submission and verification, as well as facilitating deal acceptance and providing support through a helpdesk. The company aims to simplify the mortgage application experience for its clients through innovative digital solutions.
Digital Insurance Group operates as a digital insurance platform.
Fourthline is one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintech companies for digital KYC (know your customer). Trusted by banks and leading fintech companies, Fourthline verifies millions of identities for customers like N26, Wirecard, Allianz, Yolt (by ING), Bol.com, Flatex and many more. Fourthline is the only KYC provider with a proven end-to-end solution for bank grade KYC. We provide best-in-class fraud detection at industry-leading conversion and compliance levels. Our mission is to protect the online financial system by using the most innovative technologies to develop the safest and most customer friendly digital KYC solution. We share a love for fighting financial crime and building a beautiful product with a positive impact on the world. Fourthline is part of Safened-Fourthline BV which is regulated as a Payment Institution by the Dutch Central Bank and the Financial Conduct Authority. Our executive team has a combined experience of >80 years at top banks and consultancy. Investors include Finch Capital and Rudolf Booker. Founded: 2017. First product launched: January 2018. KYC, onboarding, fintechs, banks, AML4, AML5.
Pritle (now Binck Forward) is an online wealth manager that allows its users to easily set and track goals, such as their retirement, a child’s education, or a trip around the world, within a specified timeframe. It enables clients to define an individualized client profile on the basis of which a customized portfolio of funds is created from asset managers, such as BlackRock, Vanguard, and StateStreet. The Pritle initiative was initiated in February 2013 by banker Thomas Bunnik. In 2014 it established its first holding company based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Pritle was acquired by BinckBank NV in April 2017.
BUX is a financial technology company based in Amsterdam that simplifies access to the financial markets through its mobile platforms. Founded in 2014, BUX allows users to engage in commission-free stock investing and contract for difference (CFD) trading, making it affordable for a wide range of individuals, from seasoned investors to newcomers. The platform is designed to provide a user-friendly experience, enabling clients to buy shares without incurring traditional fees. BUX aims to democratize investing by offering a seamless and straightforward approach to trading.
BUX is a financial technology company based in Amsterdam that simplifies access to the financial markets through its mobile platforms. Founded in 2014, BUX allows users to engage in commission-free stock investing and contract for difference (CFD) trading, making it affordable for a wide range of individuals, from seasoned investors to newcomers. The platform is designed to provide a user-friendly experience, enabling clients to buy shares without incurring traditional fees. BUX aims to democratize investing by offering a seamless and straightforward approach to trading.
Komparu offers a software-as-a-service solution designed for businesses seeking to monetize high-traffic websites by integrating customizable and efficient price and product comparison tools. This platform allows companies to enhance user engagement while generating revenue through effective comparison features. By focusing on speed and reliability, Komparu enables its clients to optimize their online presence and capitalize on visitor traffic.