Smartfin

Smartfin is a European venture capital firm focusing on B2B technology companies. They aim to provide more than just capital, offering clear-cut feedback and relevant guidance from experienced professionals. The firm seeks to identify and support ambitious founders with a vision to lead in rapidly growing markets. Smartfin prefers initial entry tickets complemented by larger follow-on investments, emphasizing long-term partnerships and perseverance. They value a well-diversified portfolio across various technology areas, showing flexibility and a willingness to explore opportunities where other investors may hesitate. Their investment approach involves rigorous selection criteria, targeting private B2B tech companies with a working product, initial paying customers, and a clear growth plan. They prioritize companies with unique assets, pioneering technology, and a sustainable competitive advantage. Smartfin looks for teams demonstrating leadership, integrity, vision, entrepreneurial spirit, and the risk profile necessary for global success. Geographically, Smartfin focuses on companies headquartered in Europe or the United Kingdom, leveraging their team's expertise and fostering trust through proximity. They support their portfolio companies in becoming successful international leaders. Smartfin actively partners with various stakeholders in the technology and venture capital ecosystems, including Pitchdrive for early-stage investments and Tioga Capital Partners for blockchain-related ventures. Smartfin is committed to being a strong value-added partner to their portfolio companies, providing a successful track record, expertise, and complementary experience within their team. They strive to connect high-potential growth tech companies with industry-leading investors through initiatives like Supernova and The Big Score.

B2B technology, Cloud accounting, AI, HR Tech, Financial Operating Systems

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