SmartFin

Q: When was SmartFin last fund created?

SmartFin last fund was created/launched in 2016-01-16.

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2014

AUM

$350 M

Location

Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series B Series A

Region of investment

Europe

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

SmartFin operates both early stage and growth stage investment vehicles targeting technology companies, headquartered in Europe and the United Kingdom that display the potential for significant value creation. Our total AUM amounts to more than 350 million euro, and investments range from 0,5 million euro to 25 million euro.
It is a clear strategic choice to focus on companies in the broader technology sector given the successful track record of our team in this area. Our team consists of four investment professionals and three advisors.

We are a strong value-added partner to our portfolio companies given the successful track record, expertise and complementary experience within our team. We support our companies to become successful international leaders by accelerating the scaling and monetization of their growth.

We are convinced that a well-diversified portfolio is a better long-term strategy than a narrow focus on one specific technology area.

Industry

Financial Services Fintech Foodtech Gaming Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Software Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Digital E-commerce/Marketplace Internet and Web Services SaaS Telecommunications AI Deeptech Machine Learning (ML) Technology Cybersecurity

SmartFin Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Startup Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech SaaS Software AI Technology Cybersecurity	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$22 M	January 2016

Contacts

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Bart Luyten Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

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Tom Bousmans Director

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FAQs about SmartFin

Is SmartFin a venture capital or private equity firm?

SmartFin is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series B and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is SmartFin located?

SmartFin is located in Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium.

When was SmartFin founded?

SmartFin was founded in 2014.

What sectors and industries does SmartFin invest in?

SmartFin invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Fintech, Foodtech, Gaming, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Software, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Digital, E-commerce/Marketplace, Internet and Web Services, SaaS, Telecommunications, AI, Deeptech, Machine Learning (ML), Technology, Cybersecurity.

What is SmartFin geographical focus of investments?

SmartFin invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does SmartFin typically invest in?

SmartFin invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B, Series A.

What is the usual amount of SmartFin investment?

SmartFin usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for SmartFin?

SmartFin has around $350m assets under management.

When was SmartFin last fund created?

SmartFin last fund was created/launched in 2016-01-16

What are the contacts of SmartFin?

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