Blackfinch Ventures

Blackfinch Ventures is a UK-based venture capital firm, part of the Blackfinch Group, that invests in early-stage and growth-stage technology-enabled companies across the United Kingdom. Founded in 2018/2019, the firm has deployed over £78 million across 41 portfolio companies. It targets any tech sector — with particular focus on deeptech, fintech, and the energy transition — and explicitly excludes medical technology and life sciences. Investment criteria require UK-based, revenue-generating businesses; EIS investments require £100k+ annual revenue, while VCT investments typically require £500k+ ARR (unless deeptech). Check sizes range from £200k to £2m. The firm is an Investment Partner of UKRI and is headquartered at Elkstone Studios, Cheltenham. Founders apply via the website and go through a structured process: pitch deck review, founder calls, detailed pitch, investment committee, due diligence, and deal completion, followed by appointment of a value-add Non-Executive Director.