FinLab AG

Overview

FinLab AG is a prominent German venture capital firm specializing in fintech and blockchain investments. Established in 2000 and focusing on fintech since 2015, the firm is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany. FinLab is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol A7A and has a balance sheet of approximately EUR 100 million. The firm primarily invests in financial services and fintech companies, including blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors, both in Germany and internationally, with a particular emphasis on the United States and Asia. The firm's investment strategy involves developing self-founded and incubated German fintech start-ups with the potential to expand their business models across Europe. FinLab seeks to acquire majority interests in these start-ups and provides funding in multiple rounds as a lead or co-investor. Additionally, the firm offers venture capital to promising fintech companies in seed or follow-on funding rounds, without regional specialization. FinLab also considers investments in funds and other incubators focusing specifically on fintech, primarily in the US and Asia, to leverage the major role these markets play in the fintech sector and explore attractive co-investment opportunities. Over the years, FinLab has invested in several innovative and disruptive German fintech companies, such as Raisin, which was formed by the merger of Raisin and Deposit Solutions. The firm's portfolio also includes international investments in blockchain and cryptocurrency companies, including Vaultoro, Iconiq Lab, and EOS.io. FinLab's approach combines financial support with strategic guidance, leveraging its extensive network and expertise to foster the growth and success of its portfolio companies.