Fortino Capital

What is Fortino Capital?

Fortino Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm that specializes in supporting businesses through strategic and operational growth. With a focus on software, telecommunications, media, fintech, financial services, and consumer brands, they aim to invest primarily in the European market, concentrating on early-stage B2B SaaS companies.

Fortino Capital operates with the ethos of making a discernible difference in their space, they offer venture capital investments for startups and growth capital for more mature companies.

Headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, the firm possesses international offices in Amsterdam and Munich, enhancing their network and capabilities within the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors.

Their venture capital team focuses on early-stage funding and brings added value through strategic and operational support, as well as access to a network of entrepreneurs, blue-chip executives, and expert advisors. For more mature companies, the private equity team is prepared to accelerate growth by providing capital for business development and expansion strategies, both organically and through mergers and acquisitions.

Fortino Capital’s investment strategy is marked by their 'sweet spot' investment range of EUR 1,500,000, with a minimum investment of EUR 100,000 and a maximum of EUR 5,000,000. Their approach is underpinned by leveraging their C-level and entrepreneurial experience, along with international network, to aid European SaaS companies in scaling faster and more sustainably.

Fortino Capital has a diverse portfolio, including companies like Addactis, Altura, and Billy Grace, demonstrating their expansive coverage within their investment thesis across various B2B SaaS solutions, from insurance software and bid management systems to AI for marketing and legal operations.

What they say:

Fortino Capital Partners is a European investment company with a focus on high-growth B2B software solutions managing two private equity funds and two venture capital funds. With offices in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, Fortino backs exceptional and ambitious entrepreneurs in North-Western Europe.

What we look for: We invest in European early-stage B2B SaaS companies (late-Seed, Series A)

How we help: - Expert and advisor in geographically scaling sales and marketing operations- Dedicated team recruiting full-time for our portfolio companies- Regular networking & learning opportunities across our portfolio- Strong VC and corporate network (relevant for follow-on investments & exits)