BlackFin Capital Partners

BlackFin Capital Partners SAS is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Paris, France, with additional offices in Frankfurt, Germany, and Brussels, Belgium. Established in 2008, the firm specializes in investments across the financial services and technology sectors, with a particular focus on asset-light businesses. BlackFin targets various stages of investment, including seed, growth, and later-stage opportunities, primarily in fintech, insurtech, regtech, and related fields. The firm generally invests between €1 million and €30 million in companies with enterprise values up to €100 million and revenues reaching €150 million. BlackFin aims to take majority or significant minority stakes in its portfolio companies, actively engaging with management teams to enhance growth and operational efficiency while pursuing a buy-and-build strategy. The firm focuses its investments primarily in France and Europe.

Régis Bouyoux

Investment Analyst

Nelly Brossard

Venture Partner

Daniel Cohen-Sabban

Partner

Julien Creuze

Partner

Julien Denis

Associate

Loic Fonteneau

Investment Director

Michele Foradori

Investment Director

Romain Grimal

Investment Manager

Nicolo Horel

Venture Partner

Jean-Philippe Latour

CFO

Damien Lestang-Hourcastagné

Partner

Sonja Lilienthal

Managing Director

Maxime Mandin

Investment Director

Aloysius Von Mitschke-Collande

Investment Manager

Thierry Puerto

Operating Partner

Serge Ragozin

Operating Partner

Bruno Rostain

Founder and Partner

Raphael Sosnik

Investment Analyst, Buyout

Gabrielle Thomas

Investment Manager

Anne Wu

Investment Manager

Chloé Novène

Investment Manager

Past deals in InsurTech

Akur8

Venture Round in 2023
Akur8 is a developer of an AI-driven platform focused on insurance pricing and reserving. The platform utilizes machine learning and predictive analytics to automate and optimize pricing processes for insurance carriers. By integrating advanced algorithms, Akur8 enhances the speed and accuracy of pricing, allowing actuaries to create predictive models efficiently while ensuring transparency and control over the modeling process. This capability enables insurance companies to make improved decisions quickly, providing a competitive edge in the 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.

Akur8

Series B in 2021
Akur8 is a developer of an AI-driven platform focused on insurance pricing and reserving. The platform utilizes machine learning and predictive analytics to automate and optimize pricing processes for insurance carriers. By integrating advanced algorithms, Akur8 enhances the speed and accuracy of pricing, allowing actuaries to create predictive models efficiently while ensuring transparency and control over the modeling process. This capability enables insurance companies to make improved decisions quickly, providing a competitive edge in the 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 developer of an AI-driven platform focused on insurance pricing and reserving. The platform utilizes machine learning and predictive analytics to automate and optimize pricing processes for insurance carriers. By integrating advanced algorithms, Akur8 enhances the speed and accuracy of pricing, allowing actuaries to create predictive models efficiently while ensuring transparency and control over the modeling process. This capability enables insurance companies to make improved decisions quickly, providing a competitive edge in the 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.

Santiane.fr

Acquisition in 2015
Groupe Santiane SAS, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Paris, France, operates as a leader in health insurance brokerage. The company provides a user-friendly online comparison tool on its website, Santiane.fr, allowing clients to easily compare and select health insurance plans tailored to their specific needs. With a commitment to impartiality and quality service, Santiane.fr offers the expertise of over 200 advisors who assist customers in navigating the complexities of various insurance options. The platform features a secure, fully digital process for comparing and subscribing to health insurance without the need for in-person visits. Santiane.fr also extends its services beyond health insurance, offering guidance on other types of coverage, including life insurance and pet health insurance. Customer satisfaction is prioritized, as evidenced by over 78,000 verified reviews and a high average satisfaction rating.

LSA Courtage

Acquisition in 2015
The LSA Brokerage Group markets its products under the brand name Assurpeople.com and offers auto contracts for all profiles. From the young driver to the terminated to the mischievous, LSA Courtage guarantees all motorists. LSA Courtage's goal is to always find the best offer from its partners, taking into account the driver's profile and needs. LSA Courtage accepts certain profiles that have experienced insurance rejections because LSA Courtage believes in your responsible conduct. LSA Courtage's offers also extend to home, two-wheel, health and school insurance.

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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