
FINTOP Capital
Description
FINTOP Capital is a Nashville-based venture capital firm specializing in B2B SaaS and technology companies operating within the FinTech sector. Established with a clear mandate, the firm exclusively targets businesses that provide software and services to financial institutions, leveraging its deep industry expertise to identify and nurture high-growth opportunities. Their investment strategy focuses on growth-stage companies, typically participating in Series A and Series B rounds, seeking businesses with established revenue streams, often in the range of $1 million to $10 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR).
The firm has demonstrated consistent growth in its capital deployment capabilities, successfully raising multiple funds. Their first fund, FINTOP Capital Fund I, closed in 2016 with $60 million. This was followed by FINTOP Capital Fund II, which secured $100 million in 2019, and most recently, FINTOP Capital Fund III, which closed at its target of $200 million in 2022. Across these three distinct funds, FINTOP Capital manages approximately $360 million in assets, underscoring its significant presence and commitment to the FinTech ecosystem.
FINTOP Capital's value proposition extends beyond capital infusion. The firm prides itself on its operational approach, with many of its partners having prior experience as successful FinTech operators. This hands-on expertise allows them to provide strategic guidance and support to their portfolio companies, helping them navigate market challenges and accelerate growth. Their typical initial investment in a company ranges from $5 million to $15 million, with additional capital reserved for follow-on rounds to support continued expansion. This strategic investment size allows them to be a meaningful partner in the growth journey of their portfolio companies, which now number over 30 across their various funds.
Investor Profile
FINTOP Capital has backed more than 67 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 46 rounds, about 69% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, FinTech, Financial Services.
- Led 7 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $5M – $15M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (52%)
- Seed (16%)
- Series B (16%)
- Series Unknown (15%)
Country Focus
- United States (81%)
- Canada (10%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Australia (1%)
- Israel (1%)
- Italy (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Payments
- Banking
- Enterprise Software
- Finance
- Small And Medium Businesses
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