Blackfinch Ventures

General contacts
Investor type

VC

Founded

2020

AUM

$445 M

Location

Elkstone, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 28 August, 2026

Profile

Blackfinch Ventures is a UK-based investor focused on supporting high growth small businesses. The firm is part of the Blackfinch Group and has a team that includes experienced startup founders, technologists, and finance professionals. Their unique approach combines expertise in technology and finance, allowing them to work closely with founders to build sustainable businesses.

The firm invests in various tech sectors, including deeptech, fintech, and energy transition. They focus on companies that are EIS or VCT eligible, with annual revenues ranging from £200k to £2m. Blackfinch Ventures typically invests £100k or more, supporting businesses at the growth stage through their EIS and VCT products, with a total of £61.3m in EIS assets and £64.1m in VCT assets under management.

Notable investments include companies like Deeptech - innovative technology solutions, Fintech - financial technology advancements, and Energy Transition - sustainable energy initiatives. Their portfolio reflects a commitment to backing ambitious founders across the UK, contributing to regional ecosystems beyond just London.

Industry

Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate Security Software Sports/SportsTech Travel HealthTech TravelTech

Contacts

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Gareth Deacon Investment Director
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Guy Lavarack Investment Director
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FAQs about Blackfinch Ventures

Blackfinch Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Blackfinch Ventures is located in Elkstone, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.
Blackfinch Ventures was founded in 2020.
Blackfinch Ventures invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, Security, Software, Sports/SportsTech, Travel, HealthTech, TravelTech.
Blackfinch Ventures invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Blackfinch Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed.
Blackfinch Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.
Blackfinch Ventures has around $445m assets under management.
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