
Blackfinch Ventures
Description
Blackfinch Ventures, based in Gloucester, United Kingdom, operates as the venture capital arm of the broader Blackfinch Group. The firm is dedicated to investing in early-stage, high-growth technology companies across the UK, focusing on disruptive innovations and scalable business models. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying companies with strong management teams, significant market potential, and proprietary technology that can drive substantial returns.
The firm is sector-agnostic within the technology space but has a notable interest in areas such as SaaS, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, PropTech, DeepTech, and ClimateTech. Blackfinch Ventures seeks to partner with founders who are building innovative solutions that address real-world problems and demonstrate clear pathways to market leadership. They emphasize a collaborative approach, aiming to provide not just capital but also strategic support to their portfolio companies.
Blackfinch Ventures typically deploys initial investments ranging from £250,000 to £2 million, which translates approximately to $317,500 to $2.54 million based on recent exchange rates. This initial capital is designed to fuel early-stage growth, product development, and market penetration. Beyond the initial cheque, Blackfinch Ventures is prepared to provide significant follow-on funding, with the capacity to invest up to £10 million (approximately $12.7 million) over the lifetime of an investment. This long-term commitment underscores their belief in supporting companies through multiple growth phases.
As part of the larger Blackfinch Group, which manages various investment solutions including EIS and VCT funds, Blackfinch Ventures leverages a broad network and deep financial expertise. Their strategic positioning allows them to offer flexible funding structures and access to additional capital, making them a comprehensive partner for ambitious tech startups looking to scale within the competitive UK market.
Investor Profile
Blackfinch Ventures has backed more than 50 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 37 rounds, about 74% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, The Netherlands.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Information Technology.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $317.5K – $2.5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (56%)
- Series Unknown (24%)
- Series A (16%)
- Undisclosed (2%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (96%)
- United States (2%)
- The Netherlands (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Information Technology
- B2b
- Mobile Apps
- Hardware
- Public Safety
- Wearables
- Human Resources
- Internet
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