BlackFin Capital Partners

BlackFin Capital Partners is an independent private equity and venture capital firm based in Paris, focusing on mid-market and growth-oriented investments in financial services and technology across continental Europe. The firm pursues asset-light opportunities and acts as an active, value-driven investor, helping portfolio companies grow through organic expansion, margin improvement, and strategic add-on transactions. It commonly takes majority or influential minority stakes and employs a buy-and-build approach to scale businesses. BlackFin seeks opportunities across Europe, with operations and investments centered in France and extended to other European markets, aiming to transform portfolio companies through operational excellence and strategic partnerships in financial services and technology sectors.

Laurent Bouyoux

Founder and Partner

Régis Bouyoux

Investment Analyst

Nelly Brossard

Venture Partner

Daniel Cohen-Sabban

Partner

Julien Creuze

Partner

Past deals in France

Bdeo

Series B in 2023
Bdeo is a technology company that specializes in Visual Intelligence solutions aimed at automating inspection and evaluation processes for motor and home insurance companies, as well as fleet management firms. Founded in 2017, Bdeo significantly streamlines underwriting, claims processing, and vehicle assessments, reducing these tasks from weeks to mere minutes. The company serves over 50 insurance clients across 25 countries, including major firms such as Mutua Madrileña, Zurich, and Mapfre. Bdeo's platform enhances the customer experience throughout the insurance journey by providing real-time assessments of risks and damages, assisting in fraud detection, and expediting claims approval. The company maintains key partnerships with organizations like Guidewire and CAB solutions, further solidifying its presence in the insurance technology sector. Bdeo has offices located in Spain, Mexico, the UK, France, and Italy, reflecting its international reach and commitment to innovation in insurance processes.

Descartes Underwriting

Series B in 2022
Descartes Underwriting is a Paris-based managing general agency delivering parametric and data-driven insurance solutions for climate and other modern risks. It underwrites policies on behalf of select first-tier insurers, reinsurers, and insurance-linked securities funds, and collaborates with brokers to protect corporate and government clients globally. The company serves sectors ranging from agriculture and aquaculture, mining, construction, and traditional and renewable energy to cement, banking, entertainment, and retail. It designs B2B2C platforms, including pricing engines, back-end systems, and APIs, and offers claims management services. Its risk coverage is supported by top-tier carriers and a full-stack insurer licensed in the European Economic Area, enabling access to technology-enabled insurance solutions across regions. Founded in 2018, Descartes is headquartered in Paris with a global footprint.

Olifan Group

Private Equity Round in 2021
Olifan Group is a professional services firm specializing in wealth management consulting. They offer comprehensive solutions including patrimonial engineering, financial investment advice, retirement planning, real estate consultancy, international support, and asset management services.

Bdeo

Series A in 2020
Bdeo is a technology company that specializes in Visual Intelligence solutions aimed at automating inspection and evaluation processes for motor and home insurance companies, as well as fleet management firms. Founded in 2017, Bdeo significantly streamlines underwriting, claims processing, and vehicle assessments, reducing these tasks from weeks to mere minutes. The company serves over 50 insurance clients across 25 countries, including major firms such as Mutua Madrileña, Zurich, and Mapfre. Bdeo's platform enhances the customer experience throughout the insurance journey by providing real-time assessments of risks and damages, assisting in fraud detection, and expediting claims approval. The company maintains key partnerships with organizations like Guidewire and CAB solutions, further solidifying its presence in the insurance technology sector. Bdeo has offices located in Spain, Mexico, the UK, France, and Italy, reflecting its international reach and commitment to innovation in insurance processes.

Descartes Underwriting

Series A in 2020
Descartes Underwriting is a Paris-based managing general agency delivering parametric and data-driven insurance solutions for climate and other modern risks. It underwrites policies on behalf of select first-tier insurers, reinsurers, and insurance-linked securities funds, and collaborates with brokers to protect corporate and government clients globally. The company serves sectors ranging from agriculture and aquaculture, mining, construction, and traditional and renewable energy to cement, banking, entertainment, and retail. It designs B2B2C platforms, including pricing engines, back-end systems, and APIs, and offers claims management services. Its risk coverage is supported by top-tier carriers and a full-stack insurer licensed in the European Economic Area, enabling access to technology-enabled insurance solutions across regions. Founded in 2018, Descartes is headquartered in Paris with a global footprint.

Consultim Groupe

Private Equity Round in 2019
Groupe Consultim is an independent distribution platform based in France that specializes in managed properties for retail investors. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including brokerage, financing, property management, and investment property resale. By adopting a pragmatic approach, Groupe Consultim addresses the entire value chain of investment, ensuring that wealth professionals and their clients receive robust support and follow-up throughout the investment process. This focus on customer service and real estate management positions the company as a key player in the market for retail investment solutions.

Descartes Underwriting

Seed Round in 2019
Descartes Underwriting is a Paris-based managing general agency delivering parametric and data-driven insurance solutions for climate and other modern risks. It underwrites policies on behalf of select first-tier insurers, reinsurers, and insurance-linked securities funds, and collaborates with brokers to protect corporate and government clients globally. The company serves sectors ranging from agriculture and aquaculture, mining, construction, and traditional and renewable energy to cement, banking, entertainment, and retail. It designs B2B2C platforms, including pricing engines, back-end systems, and APIs, and offers claims management services. Its risk coverage is supported by top-tier carriers and a full-stack insurer licensed in the European Economic Area, enabling access to technology-enabled insurance solutions across regions. Founded in 2018, Descartes is headquartered in Paris with a global footprint.

Nortia

Private Equity Round in 2018
Nortia is a French company specializing in designing and distributing complex financial solutions for mass affluent individuals. It operates as a platform dedicated to over 500 independent financial advisors (IFAs), providing them with life insurance products, wealth management services, and securities accounts. Nortia's business model focuses on delivering personalized relationships and expertise through its network of IFAs, ensuring clients receive informed advice tailored to their needs.

Moneo Resto

Private Equity Round in 2017
Moneo Payment Solutions paved the way for the dematerialization of restaurant vouchers in France by launching in March 2013 the Moneo Resto brand: the first restaurant-meal card, in partnership with SFPMEI (Société Financière Acgréée by the Banque de France and Emettrice of the Moneo Resto card).The Moneo Resto Card is the Simple, Secure and Economic solution for modernizing business management. With Moneo Resto, restaurant vouchers are credited each month to a card.

Primonial

Private Equity Round in 2015
Primonial is a Paris-based company that specializes in wealth management, asset management, and real estate services. It offers a comprehensive range of open-architecture investment management solutions designed to address the financial, tax, and legal needs of its clients. The company focuses on creating tailored heritage management solutions that help individuals manage their wealth effectively while considering their specific financial goals. By providing expertise in various asset classes, including life insurance and real estate, Primonial aims to assist clients in reducing their tax burdens and planning for significant life milestones such as education funding and retirement.

Groupe Santiane

Acquisition in 2015
Groupe Santiane is a health insurance broker in France serving individuals and businesses. Through Santiane.fr, it provides independent guidance and a free health-insurance comparison tool, enabling users to compare options, consult a dedicated adviser, and subscribe to suitable plans via an online, secure process. The group also operates Néoliane Santé & Prévoyance, its wholesale division that distributes health insurance solutions through a network of partner brokers. Founded in 2007 and based in Nice with activities in Paris, Groupe Santiane combines digital tools with personalized support to simplify health coverage decisions and related protection. The company emphasizes independent advice, transparent comparisons, and a multi-channel distribution model.

LSA Courtage

Acquisition in 2015
LSA Courtage is a car insurance agency based in Boulogne Billancourt, France, established in 1970. The company provides insurance solutions for both French citizens and foreigners holding a foreign, French, or European license who wish to insure their vehicles in France. Operating under the brand name Assurpeople.com, LSA Courtage offers a range of auto insurance contracts tailored to various driver profiles, including young drivers and those with previous insurance rejections. The company is committed to finding the best insurance options for its clients, taking into account individual needs and circumstances. In addition to auto insurance, LSA Courtage also offers products in home, two-wheel, health, and school insurance, ensuring comprehensive coverage for its customers.

Decalog

Acquisition in 2014
Decalog is a French company specializing in software solutions tailored for professionals in libraries and media centers, employing a team of 45 individuals and holding a capital of €342,000. In addition to its focus on library and media center software, Decalog also develops investment management automation software, catering to the needs of asset management firms, fund managers, and portfolio managers. Its offerings include tools for performance measurement, decision support, and compliance management, enabling clients to enhance their portfolio management capabilities.

Comparadise

Acquisition in 2013
Comparadise is an independent comparison platform based in Marseille, France, that enables users to compare insurance and credit quotes for individuals and small and medium enterprises. The platform connects directly to the software of insurers and banks, allowing it to display real-time premiums and contracts that are sorted by price and characteristics. This functionality facilitates easy access to the best insurance options tailored to the user's profile. Comparadise aggregates various financial services comparison sites, including offerings for auto, motorcycle, pet, and health insurance, as well as consumer credit and debt restructuring services. By providing these free online services, Comparadise streamlines the purchasing process, enabling users to acquire insurance policies online or through the call centers of associated insurers and credit institutions.

finanzen.de

Private Equity Round in 2013
Finanzen.de AG, established in 2004 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a financial services company operating in France, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It specializes in lead generation for the finance and insurance sectors, connecting lead generators like online price comparison sites with lead buyers such as independent financial advisers and insurance companies through its proprietary real-time auction platform. The company offers a wide range of insurance services, including car, liability, legal protection, travel, and health, as well as investment, loan, and savings contract services. Finanzen.de AG operates as a subsidiary of Mercato Leadmanagement Investments GmbH.

finanzen.de

Acquisition in 2013
Finanzen.de AG, established in 2004 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a financial services company operating in France, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It specializes in lead generation for the finance and insurance sectors, connecting lead generators like online price comparison sites with lead buyers such as independent financial advisers and insurance companies through its proprietary real-time auction platform. The company offers a wide range of insurance services, including car, liability, legal protection, travel, and health, as well as investment, loan, and savings contract services. Finanzen.de AG operates as a subsidiary of Mercato Leadmanagement Investments GmbH.

finanzen.de

Acquisition in 2013
Finanzen.de AG, established in 2004 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a financial services company operating in France, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It specializes in lead generation for the finance and insurance sectors, connecting lead generators like online price comparison sites with lead buyers such as independent financial advisers and insurance companies through its proprietary real-time auction platform. The company offers a wide range of insurance services, including car, liability, legal protection, travel, and health, as well as investment, loan, and savings contract services. Finanzen.de AG operates as a subsidiary of Mercato Leadmanagement Investments GmbH.

Compamut

Acquisition in 2013
Compamut SA is a company based in Marseille, France, that specializes in health insurance comparison services. Founded in 2008, it operates a website designed to help consumers compare various health insurance options, facilitating informed decisions in selecting suitable coverage. Through its platform, Compamut aims to enhance transparency in the health insurance market by providing users with the necessary tools and information to evaluate different plans effectively.

Kepler Cheuvreux

Private Equity Round in 2011
Kepler Cheuvreux is an independent European financial services firm headquartered in Paris, France. Established in 1997, the company specializes in providing advisory services and intermediation for the investment management industry. Its offerings include equity capital markets, institutional sales, fixed-income credit research, derivatives capital, and corporate finance. Through its comprehensive range of services, Kepler Cheuvreux supports clients in navigating complex financial landscapes and making informed investment decisions.

Owliance

Private Equity Round in 2010
Owliance is a provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) services specialized in the insurance sector. It serves a diverse clientele, including insurance companies, mutual health insurance providers, employee benefits institutions, and insurance brokers. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including front office and back office support, assistance, and document processing. Owliance also engages in information technology outsourcing (ITO) with services such as plug and play solutions, support activities, and specific developments tailored to the needs of its clients. Additionally, the company is involved in managing health insurance contracts and claims, positioning itself as a key player in the French insurance market.
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