Investing in Innovation
Supporting the UK's Most Talented Founders of High Growth Small Businesses
£61.3m
EIS assets under management41 portfolio companies
We're working hand-in-hand with Founders£41.3m
VCT assets under managementRanked 7th Most Active Investor in Europe By Sifted* in Q2 2023
At Blackfinch Ventures we invest in innovation, with a technology mandate. We support exciting young and growing tech firms with great ideas, who can deliver long-term value.
The Blackfinch Ventures team was found in 2018 and since then we have expanded our offering to clients. Investors can choose to invest in either our generalist or thematic EIS portfolios or, invest in the Blackfinch Spring VCT.
Our generalist portfolio, the Blackfinch Ventures EIS Portfolios has a focus on disruptive technology businesses offering products that address real world needs, while our thematic EIS portfolio has a focus on investing in climate technology companies supporting the decarbonisation of the UK economy.
The Blackfinch Spring VCT sits alongside our generalist portfolio in terms of investment focus, however, invests in young firms at the growth stage of their development, rather than the early-stage.
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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.
Key Investment Criteria
EIS or VCT eligible
Business ageAny tech sector
Business type£100k+
Annual revenue£200k - £2m
Funding size
Why Partner With Blackfinch Ventures?
The majority of our team are technology specialists and entrepreneurs with backgrounds as founders of tech firms. We find that this helps us connect with founders and better assess investment opportunities.
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 to exit.
Blackfinch Ventures: Our Approach
Blackfinch Ventures is a team of ex-founders who relentlessly search the UK for the most talented early-stage high-growth technology firms. Led by Dr Rueben Wilcock, the team not only targets strong portfolio returns for investors, but they are also invested in companies helping to change the world for the better.
Find out directly from Dr Rueben Wilcock and his team what gives them a unique advantage over other venture capital firms, and how their exciting portfolio of more than 41 exceptional companies drives benefits to businesses and consumers alike.
Interested in Investing in Exciting Tech Start-ups?
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.
Blackfinch Spring
Venture Capital Trust
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.
Blackfinch EIS Portfolios
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