Jerome Barraquand

Jerome Barraquand is a Venture Partner at BlackFin Capital Partners, a private equity firm that specializes in investing in financial services across Europe.13

As a Venture Partner, Barraquand likely plays a key role in identifying and evaluating potential investment opportunities for BlackFin, particularly in the fintech and financial technology sectors. BlackFin Capital Partners operates two main investment strategies:

1. Buyout funds focused on asset-light financial services companies
2. Tech funds dedicated to investing in fintech, insurtech, and regtech startups12

Given his title as Venture Partner, Barraquand is probably more involved with the tech fund side of BlackFin's operations, working with innovative financial technology companies.

BlackFin Capital Partners was founded in 2009 and has grown to become a leading European private equity firm focused exclusively on financial services.3 The firm has:

• Raised €3.7 billion across its funds
• Completed over 95 deals to date
• A team of over 45 people
• 5 offices across Europe (Paris, Frankfurt, Brussels, Amsterdam, London)1

As part of the BlackFin team, Jerome Barraquand likely leverages his expertise and network in the financial services and technology sectors to source deals, conduct due diligence, and provide strategic guidance to portfolio companies. His role helps BlackFin execute its strategy of investing in and supporting innovative financial services businesses across Europe.