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Blackfinch Ventures
Blackfinch Ventures provides start-up and scale-up investing for founders as part of Blackfinch Group. It focuses on tech-led companies through the Enterprise...
Overview
Blackfinch Ventures provides start-up and scale-up investing for founders as part of Blackfinch Group. It focuses on tech-led companies through the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), investing across multiple sectors and growth stages. The firm supplies venture capital and business insight, supported by a network of Venture Partners who join portfolio company boards.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2018
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Gloucester
Corporate office
Gloucester, United Kingdom
Principals
Richard Cook
CEO of Blackfinch Group
Richard Simmonds
Co-owner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Blackfinch Ventures?
Richard Cook serves as CEO of the Blackfinch Group and oversees venture activities. Richard Simmonds acts as co-owner following the 2016 management buy-out.
Does Blackfinch Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm executes direct investments in early-stage and growth companies. It also holds an Investment Partner role with UK Research and Innovation.
What investment stages does Blackfinch Ventures typically target?
Blackfinch Ventures covers seed, start-up, expansion, and growth stages within venture capital.
How is Blackfinch Ventures related to the Blackfinch Group?
Blackfinch Ventures functions as the venture investment vehicle inside the Blackfinch Group, which Richard Cook and Richard Simmonds own after the 2016 buy-out.
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