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Blackfinch Ventures

1350-1360 Montpellier Court, Gloucester Business Park, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 4AH, United Kingdom

Overview

Investment firm supporting fledgling companies with funding and guidance.

Founded

2018

Deals ยท 12mo

9

Links

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Stage focus

Seed
Series A

Geographic focus

United Kingdom
United States

Sector focus

Information Technology
Venture Capital

Investment portfolio

36rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Metris Energy
Sep 2026Led
$5 MSeed
Noggin HQ
Aug 2026Participated
$3 MSeed
H2CHP
May 2026Participated
$2 MOther Equity
Third Space Learning
Apr 2026Participated
$6 MOther Equity
Spaceflux
Apr 2026Led
$5 MSeed
Archangel Lightworks
Apr 2026Participated
$13 MSeries A
Quantcore
Feb 2026Led
$3 MSeed
Bracket
Feb 2026Led
$7 MSeed
Fulfilment.com
Feb 2026Led
$5 MSeed
Spaceflux
Jul 2025Led
$7 MSeed
Tended
May 2025Led
$3 MOther Equity
Neuranics
Apr 2025Led
$8 MSeed
Metris Energy
Sep 2026Led
$5 MSeed
Noggin HQ
Aug 2026Participated
$3 MSeed
H2CHP
May 2026Participated
$2 MOther Equity
Third Space Learning
Apr 2026Participated
$6 MOther Equity
Spaceflux
Apr 2026Led
$5 MSeed
Archangel Lightworks
Apr 2026Participated
$13 MSeries A
Quantcore
Feb 2026Led
$3 MSeed
Bracket
Feb 2026Led
$7 MSeed
Fulfilment.com
Feb 2026Led
$5 MSeed
Spaceflux
Jul 2025Led
$7 MSeed
Tended
May 2025Led
$3 MOther Equity
Neuranics
Apr 2025Led
$8 MSeed
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Deal Distribution

Blackfinch Ventures: 36 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Blackfinch Ventures: 36 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed112
Series A42
Other Equity134

Monthly Deal Activity

Blackfinch Ventures: 36 deals are recorded across 82 months.All available history.
Blackfinch Ventures: 36 deals are recorded across 82 months. All available history
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Sector Breakdown

Blackfinch Ventures: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (16 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Blackfinch Ventures: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (16 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Enterprise Software16
Networks, Cloud & Communication9
AI & Machine Learning7
Government & Defense6
Hardware & Robotics6
Clean Energy & Sustainability5
Space & Frontier Tech5
Marketing & Advertising5
Professional Services5
Data, Analytics & IT4
Manufacturing4
E-Commerce & Retail3
Fintech3
Real Estate & Construction2
Transportation & Logistics2
Health & Life Sciences2
Developer Tools2
Travel & Hospitality1
Education & Workforce1
Cybersecurity & Privacy1
AR/VR1

Deal Size Distribution

Blackfinch Ventures: 36 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Blackfinch Ventures: 36 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M26
$5M-$10M8
$10M-$25M2
$25M-$50M0
$50M-$100M0
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Blackfinch Ventures: Europe has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (34 deals).All available history.

Top 2 of 2 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Blackfinch Ventures: Europe has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (34 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
Europe34
United States2
Blackfinch Ventures: 20 co-investors are shown, with Praetura Ventures sharing 5 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

Blackfinch Ventures: 20 co-investors are shown, with Praetura Ventures sharing 5 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Praetura Ventures5
Foresight Group3
Juno Capital2
SFC Capital2
UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund2
1818 Venture Capital1
AENU1
Al Mada Ventures1
Alumni Ventures1
Anglo American Platinum1
Archangels1
Basinghall Partners1
Bethnal Green Ventures1
Bristol Private Equity Club1
Britbots1
British Business Bank1
Conduit Connect1
Development Bank of Wales1
Earth Venture Capital1
Evenlode Foundation1

Investment Strategy

Blackfinch Ventures: Led accounts for 78% and participating for 22% of round participation.All available history.
Blackfinch Ventures: Led accounts for 78% and participating for 22% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led2878%
Participating822%
Blackfinch Ventures: Single-lead accounts for 68% and co-led for 32% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Blackfinch Ventures: Single-lead accounts for 68% and co-led for 32% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead1968%
Co-led932%

Team

Dr Reuben Wilcock

Head of Ventures

Hugh Bartlett
Richard Cook

Founder,CEO

Richard Harley

Senior Ventures Manager