Fortino Capital

Fortino Capital is a prominent European private equity firm specializing in mid-market B2B SaaS and AI companies. The firm focuses on buyouts of established software businesses with proven products and organizations, providing capital, operational expertise, and strategic M&A support to accelerate growth and scale them into European leaders. With over 12 years of track record, Fortino has raised €1.5 billion across multiple funds and invested in 24 B2B SaaS platforms, emphasizing segments with strong structural tailwinds like cybersecurity and AI. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, Fortino Capital was established to empower B2B software entrepreneurs in the BeNeLux region and beyond. Led by experienced professionals such as Executive Chairman and Managing Partner Duco Sickinghe and Managing Partner Renaat Berckmoes, the firm draws on its international network and C-level expertise to help portfolio companies expand sustainably. Operating from offices in Antwerp, Amsterdam, and Munich, Fortino targets fast-growing, VC-backed companies in software, digital transformation, and IT services, often transforming regional players into continental champions through hands-on involvement. The firm's portfolio includes over 30 companies, with recent activity highlighting M&A deals such as VanRoey ICT Group's acquisitions of The Collective for cybersecurity expansion and Sonical for managed ICT services strengthening. Testimonials from CEOs underscore Fortino's impact, including doubling new license sales in six months, streamlining operations via network connections, and drastically reducing M&A deal times. Fortino's selective approach prioritizes buyouts that secure founder legacies while driving operational improvements and growth. Fortino's team combines investment professionals, operating partners, and advisors with deep sector knowledge in B2B SaaS and AI. Key figures include Partners Arnaud De Vos, Céline Vanbever (also COO and General Counsel), Ida Kuijken, and Philipp Remy, supported by investment managers and operational experts across Europe. The firm integrates ESG principles, achieving high portfolio data submission rates via specialized platforms and targeting SFDR Article 9 compliance, with a focus on carbon reduction and diversity metrics.