Finch Capital

Finch Capital is a specialized venture capital firm with a strong focus on financial technology (FinTech) companies. Headquartered in Amsterdam, with additional offices in London and Jakarta, the firm strategically invests in Series A and B stage startups across Europe and Southeast Asia. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying and nurturing innovative businesses that are poised to reshape or significantly improve the financial services landscape.

Finch Capital adopts a hands-on approach, offering not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational expertise to its portfolio companies. They typically deploy initial cheques ranging from approximately $2.1 million to $10.7 million, often taking a lead or co-lead position in funding rounds. This allows them to secure meaningful equity stakes and actively contribute to the growth and development of their investments, fostering long-term partnerships with founders.

The firm manages multiple funds, with its third and most recent fund, Finch Capital Fund III, closing at €150 million in 2021. This substantial capital base enables them to provide robust support to their portfolio companies through various growth stages. To date, Finch Capital has made over 50 investments in FinTech innovators spanning diverse sub-sectors, including payments, lending, insurtech, and wealth management, demonstrating their deep commitment to and broad reach within the financial services ecosystem. Their portfolio includes notable companies such as Huddle, Zopa, and Fourthline, among others, underscoring their success in backing promising ventures.