Blackfinch Ventures

Blackfinch Ventures is a UK-based venture capital firm that specializes in providing funding for innovative, technology-enabled start-up and scale-up companies. The firm focuses on high-growth opportunities, supporting businesses with significant technological potential and disruptive products designed to address real-world needs. Their investment strategy targets a broad range of sectors, with particular emphasis on global growth markets such as deeptech, fintech, and the energy transition. Blackfinch Ventures offers various investment routes, including Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs), aiming to deliver meaningful, long-term value for both investors and founders.

The Blackfinch Group, the parent company, was established with its current name and logo on February 12, 2013, inspired by Charles Darwin's evolutionary principles of 'adapt, evolve, and thrive'. While the broader group has a heritage dating back to 1992, Blackfinch Ventures was founded as a venture capital firm in 2018, and formally established as a distinct corporate entity in 2020. The firm has rapidly grown its portfolio, becoming a notable investor in the UK tech ecosystem.

Blackfinch Ventures maintains a diverse portfolio of over 41 companies across the UK, supporting innovative businesses beyond just the capital. Notable investments include companies like Quantcore, which manufactures components for quantum computers; Beings, a video-based customer research platform; MARTECH3D, which helps manufacturers showcase products with interactive 3D visuals; and Tended, an award-winning wearable technology company focused on improving safety in high-risk environments. Other portfolio companies span areas such as online booking software (BookingLive), employee management platforms (StaffCircle), commercial property valuation (Edozo), and talent pipeline platforms (Candidate.ID).

The Blackfinch Ventures team is composed of experienced startup founders, technologists, and finance professionals, including individuals with PhDs. This multidisciplinary expertise allows the team to deeply empathize with founders and provide value-add support beyond capital, including product design and strategic planning. Key team members include Dr. Reuben Wilcock (Head of Ventures), Dr. Simon Porter (Principal), James Brookner (Ventures Director), and Richard Harley (Ventures Director). The team's background in building and scaling businesses provides a unique advantage in identifying and nurturing high-growth potential.