Fortino Capital I

Fortino Capital Partners is a Belgium-based venture capital firm established in 2013, focusing on growth capital investments in technology companies, particularly in the Benelux region. The firm specializes in supporting exceptional entrepreneurs and companies in Europe and the USA, targeting the development of software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms designed for small and medium-sized enterprises. Fortino Capital invests in companies aiming to innovate their business models through advanced management practices and cutting-edge technologies. The firm actively manages funds that provide investment ranging from 5 million to 25 million euros, targeting scale-ups and growth companies with annual revenues of 5 to 10 million euros. Fortino Capital's objective is to facilitate growth by offering not only capital but also strategic expertise in building brands and go-to-market strategies, particularly for media and high-end product manufacturing sectors.

Renaat Berckmoes

Co-Founder, CEO and Managing Partner

Wouter Van de Bunt

Partner

Patrick Van Deven

Operating Partner

Niels Van Driessche

Investment Associate

Simon Duyver

Investment Manager

Jeroen Van Godtsenhoven

Partner

Wouter Goossens

Investment Director

Marcel van der Heijden

Partner

Filip Van Innis

Partner

Alexandra de Klerk

Investment Associate

Ida Kuijken

Partner

Paul Quick

Investment Manager

Philippe Remy

Partner

Philipp Remy

Partner

Duco Sickinghe

Managing Partner and Executive Chairman

Toon Smets

Investment Director

Steven De Troyer

Partner

Matthias Vandepitte

Partner

Frank van Vliet

Operating Partner

Arnaud De Vos

Investment Director

Past deals in Netherlands

D2X Group

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of pan-European digital derivatives exchange intended to facilitate the institutional adoption of the asset class. The company's platform's unique post-trade model provides a robust and capital-efficient alternative to central clearing, and with a regulatory-first approach, it bridges the gap between digital assets and financial institutions, enabling financial institutions to get capital-efficient and clean exposure to the asset class while mitigating operational and regulatory risks.

Reveall

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Reveall is a Customer Insights Platform that helps businesses better understand their customers by making it easier to gather, organize and share learnings from customer research and feedback.

Kaizo

Seed Round in 2021
Kaizo builds a performance management platform for customer support teams. It uses gamification and AI to transform support’s performance metrics. Kaizo provides tools to improve operational efficiency, boost team performance and increase employee retention. It is fully integrated into Zendesk and available via Zendesk marketplace and other CRM tools in the future. Co-founded by Dominik Blattner and Christoph Auer-Welsbach, Kaizo aims to actively guide employees towards achieving their goals and making an impact in their companies.

ReaQta

Series A in 2021
ReaQta is Europe’s top-tiered AI Endpoint Security Platform, built by an elite group of cyber security experts and AI/ML researchers with extensive backgrounds in government intelligence operations. Focused on building the best user experience for endpoint security, ReaQta is the most elegant, powerful and easy-to-use platform that allows organizations to eliminate the most advanced threats in the fastest way possible. As experts in AI and behavioral analysis, ReaQta’s proprietary dual-AI engines provide organizations across all industries with complete and fully customised endpoint security, minus all the complexity. Security teams can now do more, with less.

Cenosco

Seed Round in 2020
Cenosco B.V. is a software company based in The Hague, Netherlands, specializing in integrity management software for the engineering industry. Founded in 2000, Cenosco develops a range of web-based tools designed to enhance asset integrity and operational safety across various sectors, including construction, oil and gas, transportation, healthcare, manufacturing, and new energy. Its offerings include solutions for managing the integrity of pressure and civil equipment, optimizing preventive maintenance strategies, and ensuring effective engineering practices for safety instrumented functions. Additionally, the company provides tools for monitoring pipeline integrity and managing flanges, all aimed at improving productivity and reducing risks for its clients. With a focus on delivering smart and sustainable solutions, Cenosco supports industries in making their operations safer and more efficient.

Odin Groep

Acquisition in 2019
Odin Groep BV is a Netherlands-based company that offers information and communications technology services primarily to the education sector, as well as to healthcare and housing corporations, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company specializes in providing a range of IT solutions, including cloud hosting, security, managed services, and consultancy. Odin Groep aims to deliver flexible, affordable, and reliable technology solutions tailored to the needs of its diverse clientele.

Maxxton

Venture Round in 2019
Maxxton B.V., founded in 1998 and based in Middelburg, Netherlands, specializes in developing software solutions for the hospitality industry, focusing on resorts, resort chains, holiday resorts, and camping sites. As a software as a service (SaaS) provider, Maxxton offers tools that streamline reservation processes and automate manual tasks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and reducing staffing costs for hospitality managers. The company aims to support its clients in improving business growth while prioritizing guest experience, making it a valuable partner in the vacation and short-term rental sectors.

BuyBay

Venture Round in 2017
BuyBay B.V. is a Netherlands-based company that specializes in providing an online software solution for managing returned products in the e-commerce sector. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Amsterdam, BuyBay supports retailers, distributors, and brands by facilitating the sale of returned goods. Their platform evaluates the condition of returned items, providing detailed reports on any signs of use or damage. This transparency helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions and ensures efficient redistribution of products, benefiting all parties involved. Operating in over 20 countries and collaborating with more than 100 partners, BuyBay aims to streamline complex processes in e-commerce, enabling merchants to effectively manage and sell returned items.

Bloomon

Series B in 2017
Bloomon B.V. is an online retailer based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in the delivery of quality flowers across Europe. Founded in 2014, the company provides a platform that connects consumers directly with flower growers. Bloomon operates on a subscription model, allowing customers to easily arrange their orders online, and offering the flexibility to pause, change, or cancel deliveries without commitment. This model enhances the customer experience by allowing users to customize their flower arrangements and packaging. Bloomon prioritizes client satisfaction and product quality, focusing on providing unique floral experiences rather than competing with other businesses in the market.

InSided

Series A in 2016
inSided is a enterprise-level community platform that integrates with a variety of business functions. The inSided platform is cloud-based and gives you a complete set of applications to build, integrate, and manage branded customer communities across digital touch points and devices. inSided is the community platform behind many international companies, including BNP Paribas, KPN, Philips, SONOS, T-Mobile, TomTom, and more.

UnifiedPost SA

Series A in 2016
UnifiedPost Group is a Belgium-based provider of cloud-based platforms for administrative and financial services, established in 2001 and headquartered in La Hulpe. The company facilitates connections among customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders throughout the financial value chain, offering a range of solutions that include document management, identity verification, payment processing, and financial services. UnifiedPost caters to a diverse clientele, including corporate and government entities, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as sectors such as agriculture, accounting, interim management, and construction. With a presence in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Romania, the company has expanded its offerings to encompass document exchange, financial supply chain management, credit management, mandate management, and e-identity services. UnifiedPost manages over 200 million documents annually and employs more than 180 people, demonstrating significant growth in its operations.
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