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Blackfinch Ventures

Europe, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, Gloucester

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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Who does Blackfinch Ventures frequently co-invest with?

1818 Venture Capital
Europe, NA - Guernsey, Guernsey, St. Peter Port
Co-Investments: 3
Nexus Investment Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Innovate UK
Europe, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, Swindon
Co-Investments: 3
MP
Europe, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, Henley In Arden
Co-Investments: 2
British Robotics Seed Fund
Europe, Suffolk, United Kingdom, Ipswich
Co-Investments: 1
Juno Capital Partners
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Britbots
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Wealth Club
Europe, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom, Bristol
Co-Investments: 2
Praetura Ventures
Europe, Manchester, United Kingdom, Manchester
Co-Investments: 7
SFC Capital
Europe, Cheshire, United Kingdom, Northwich
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Blackfinch Ventures often collaborate with?

AE
Europe, West Berkshire, United Kingdom, Newbury
Shared Deals: 1
DM
Europe, Manchester, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Blackfinch Ventures?

Spaceflux

London, England, United Kingdom

Space Safety Services for a Sustainable Space Environment

Aerospace
SeedJul 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,332,394
Tended

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Tended is transforming safety across high-risk industries by combining revolutionary wearable technology with behavioural science.

B2BHardwareMobile AppsPublic SafetyWearables
Series UnknownMay 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,671,896
Neuranics

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom

Neuranics is a deep-tech startup that creates game-changing sensing solutions for healthcare, gaming, and metaverse applications.

Health CareNanotechnologySensor
SeedApr 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Supercritical

London, England, United Kingdom

Developing the world's first high pressure, ultra-efficient electrolyser and lowest cost of pressurised green hydrogen.

Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable Energy
Series AMar 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $17,400,000
Adia Thermal

London, England, United Kingdom

Adia Thermal provides technology that enables heat pumps installations.

Environmental EngineeringGreenTechProduct Management
Pre SeedJan 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $373,570
Quin AI

London, England, United Kingdom

Quin AI is a generative behavioral AI platform designed to optimize revenue and customer engagement for businesses.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataE-CommercePredictive AnalyticsSaaS
SeedSep 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,997,124
Kelpi

Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom

Kelpi is a sustainable biotech start-up bio-refining seaweed to make bioplastic packaging that is marine-safe and home-compostable.

BiotechnologyPackaging ServicesSustainability
SeedMay 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,537,028
Recruitment Smart Technologies

London, England, United Kingdom

SAAS, B2B, DeepTech, Talent Supply chain automation, HR, Recruitment

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSaaSSoftwareStaffing Agency
Series AApr 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,515,220
Tended

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Tended is transforming safety across high-risk industries by combining revolutionary wearable technology with behavioural science.

B2BHardwareMobile AppsPublic SafetyWearables
SeedFeb 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,890,478
Odore

London, England, United Kingdom

From acquiring new customers to engaging existing ones, we've got you covered

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsBig DataContent MarketingDigital MarketingDirect MarketingInformation TechnologyInternet of ThingsSoftware
SeedAug 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,990,148