SmartFin

Smartfin is a European venture and growth capital investor managing over €600 million in assets, focusing on early and growth-stage B2B technology companies across Europe and the United Kingdom. The firm offers financial support, clear-cut feedback, and relevant guidance to entrepreneurs, leveraging a team that combines successful venture capital and private equity investment track records with extensive operational experience in building and managing leading international technology companies. (smartfinvc.com ) Smartfin maintains a diversified investment approach, targeting private B2B technology companies with working products, initial paying customers, and plans for growth in rapidly expanding markets. The firm seeks ambitious founders demonstrating leadership, integrity, vision, entrepreneurial spirit, and the risk profile to lead their companies to success. Headquartered in Europe or the United Kingdom, these companies possess unique assets, such as proprietary technology or exceptional teams, providing a sustainable competitive advantage in large and growing markets. (smartfinvc.com ) The firm's investment strategy includes initial entry tickets complemented by significantly larger follow-on investments over the long term, reflecting a commitment to perseverance and sustained growth. Smartfin has strong partnerships within the technology and venture capital ecosystems in Europe, actively supporting initiatives like Supernova and The Big Score to connect high-potential growth tech companies with industry-leading investors. (smartfinvc.com ) Smartfin's portfolio is diverse and ambitious, encompassing companies such as Deliverect, a leading provider of food delivery integration software; Bright Analytics, a consolidated management reporting platform; Recharge, a global one-stop-shop branded payments platform; Hex-Rays, a specialist in reverse engineering software; Zivver, a secure communications platform for email, video, and file sharing; Silverfin, a cloud-based platform transforming accounting workflows acquired by Visma; Theo Technologies, a global leader in video streaming technology acquired by Dolby; Newtec, a pioneer in satellite communications acquired by ST Engineering; and UnifiedPost, a publicly listed fintech company revolutionizing invoicing and payments for SMEs. (smartfinvc.com ) In January 2025, Smartfin closed its third growth fund at €250 million, bringing total investment commitments to over €600 million. This fund focuses on growth-stage B2B technology companies across Europe, furthering Smartfin's commitment to supporting transformative tech scale-ups that drive innovation and deliver long-term value. (smartfinvc.com ) Smartfin's team comprises experienced professionals covering both financial and operational aspects, including Founding Partner & Chairman Jürgen Ingels, Founding Partner Bart Luyten, Managing Partner Thomas Depuydt, Partner – CFO Sébastien Thiel, and Partners Harry Haeck, Saumitra Dubey, and Tallat Mahmood. (smartfinvc.com ) In March 2026, Jürgen Ingels became the first Belgian entrepreneur featured on The Oprah Podcast, highlighting Smartfin's influence and recognition in the entrepreneurial community. (smartfinvc.com ) Smartfin's mission is to invest in technology and fund the future by supporting exceptional B2B technology companies across Europe, providing not only capital but also guidance and support to help them achieve their ambitious goals. (smartfinvc.com )