At Blackfinch Ventures, we invest in innovation with a clear technology mandate. We support early-stage and growth-stage tech firms with bold ideas that have the potential to deliver meaningful, long-term value.
We’re proud to share that in Q2 2025, Blackfinch Ventures was ranked 5th on Sifted’s list of Europe’s most active investors. This recognition reflects not just the dedication of our team but also the incredible founders and startups we are privileged to back.
Blackfinch Ventures is continually expanding its offering to meet the needs of both investors and founders. We provide a choice of investment routes including both Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs).
We’re pleased to announce that Blackfinch Ventures is now an Investment Partner of innovation funding through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) body. This recognition aligns with our commitment to supporting the UK’s most talented founders of high growth small businesses that will shape the future economy.
The Blackfinch Ventures team contains a diverse collection of ex-founders, technology specialists and academics who each bring extensive experience covering areas such as mergers and acquisitions, big fintechs and small startups.
We understand the importance of working closely with firms to build businesses for the long term. Our expert team supports firms from investment to development and on to exit.
We provide access to the high-growth small business sector via our EIS and VCT products
The Blackfinch Spring VCT invests in young firms at the growth stage of development. This brings a higher chance of success, alongside Venture Capital Trust (VCT) tax benefits.
Our EIS portfolios offer investors access to forward-thinking, new technology companies with high growth potential. Investors have the option of accessing a generalist EIS or a thematic Energy Transition EIS.
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