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To help financial advisers meet their consumer duty obligations, we’ve made a short introduction to Transreport– a ‘tech for good’ business transforming accessible travel - that’s part of the Blackfinch Ventures portfolio. With its Passenger Assistance platform, Transreport is on a mission to make inclusive experiences for all. It makes public transport more accessible, allowing disabled, older passengers, or anyone with access needs, to request assistance in advance via an app or website—helping them travel with confidence. Showcasing some of the UK’s most exciting companies in our portfolio, these short explainer videos introduce the innovative businesses we back, as well as help you share clear, compelling examples with your clients. Feel free to share the link with clients who are interested in Blackfinch Ventures portfolio companies! They are also available on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/ewMDMFuq If you want to know more about Blackfinch Spring VCT and Blackfinch EIS Portfolios, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/et9zimGu where you can apply online or get personalised illustrations at the click of a button.

London-based CleanTech company Adia Thermal has secured a €360k investment from Blackfinch Ventures to accelerate the UK heat pump market with its innovative retrofit technology. Adia's patent-pending solution simplifies heat pump installations, reducing the process to three days. Their approach promises cost savings and easy usability for homeowners, aligning with the government's ambitious targets for heat pump installations and carbon emission reduction. https://lnkd.in/g9W-TtWc #CleanTech #AdiaThermal #UK #heatpump #EU #innovation #startup #funding #funding #fundraise

London-based CleanTech company Adia Thermal, which creates smart home heating systems for easy heat pump installations, has raised €360k to change the UK heat pump market with its innovative retrofit technology. The investment came from Blackfinch Ventures, part of the Blackfinch Group, and reflects their focus on supporting companies that help drive the energy transition while offering good returns for investors. Blackfinch’s Energy Transition EIS Portfolios provides investors with access to startups developing technologies that enable cleaner, more efficient energy generation, storage and distribution. Dr Reuben Wilcock, B. Luke Hodgkinson Join Our Whatsapp Channel To Get The Latest Updates & News: https://lnkd.in/g-UqTYAd To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #Adia #Cleantech #news #startup #funding #fundraising

London-based CleanTech Adia Thermal, a developer of smart home heating for plug and play heat pump installations, has raised €360k to transform the UK heat pump market with is innovative retrofit technology 🇬🇧 💧 The investment came from Blackfinch Ventures, part of the Blackfinch Group , the investment reflects Blackfinch’s focus on companies that drive progress in the energy transition while delivering strong potential returns for investors. B. Luke Hodgkinson, CEO of Adia Thermal, said, “Over 60% of UK boiler sales come from breakdowns, and by then it’s too late to get a heat pump, as current installation timescales are approximately four weeks or more. With Adia Thermal, a heat pump can be fitted in three days – as quickly and easily as a gas boiler – saving homeowners thousands of pounds, and letting them switch to greener heating without months of planning. This investment from Blackfinch will help us scale our solution and bring the benefits of clean heating to many more homes across the UK.” https://lnkd.in/dFEmYWDx

Blackfinch Ventures, part of the Blackfinch Group , has invested £300k in Adia Thermal, a UK startup transforming the heat pump market with its innovative retrofit technology.

🚀 Blackfinch Ventures has invested £300k in Adia, a UK startup transforming the heat pump market with its innovative retrofit technology. Adia’s patent-pending hardware and software solution allows heat pumps to be retrofitted into homes without the need for extensive pipework or lengthy installation processes. This investment reflects our focus on supporting companies that drive meaningful progress in the energy transition while delivering strong potential returns for investors. Dr Reuben Wilcock, Head of Ventures at Blackfinch, highlights: “Adia is the perfect example of what our Energy Transition EIS aims to achieve. The company is solving a real-world challenge with an innovative, scalable solution that supports the decarbonisation of the built environment. By investing in companies like Adia, we’re delivering value to investors while addressing critical infrastructure needs in the transition to net zero.” B. Luke Hodgkinson, CEO of Adia Thermal, said, “Over 60% of UK boiler sales come from breakdowns, and by then it’s too late to get a heat pump, as current installation timescales are approximately four weeks or more. With Adia Thermal, a heat pump can be fitted in 3 days - as quickly and easily as a gas boiler - saving homeowners thousands of pounds”. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/e5uRWMRr #EnergyTransition #EISPortfolios #GreenTechnology #NetZero #Decarbonisation #InnovationForImpact #RenewableEnergy #ImpactInvesting #ClimateTech #Preseed #HeatPumps #Hardtech

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting BBC News at our #AirWing manufacturing site at MMS (Ship Repair · Offshore · Workboats) in Hull. Check out the short video below which highlights the project.

We know how important it is for advisers to fully understand and communicate the value of a Venture Capital Trust (VCT) or Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) investment to your clients. That’s why we’ve created the Blackfinch Ventures Portfolio Companies explainer video series. The first video in the series is MARTECH3D®. They produce, manage and distribute stand-out, 3D marketing and sales tools that boost engagement and increase sales. Showcasing some of the UK’s most exciting companies in our portfolio, these short videos introduce the innovative businesses we back, as well as help you share clear, compelling examples with your clients. Feel free to share the link with clients who are interested in Blackfinch Ventures portfolio companies! They are also available on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/e583WHd2 If you want to know more about Blackfinch VCT and EIS investments, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/e6_Zh2QM #Founders #FounderStories #VentureCapital #VCT #EIS #3DMarketing #3dAnimation #Manufacturing #GrowthBusinesses #ConsumerDuty #EnterpriseInvestmentScheme #TaxYearEnd #EarlyStageInvesting [Capital at risk. Benefits of tax-efficient investments are subject to change and personal circumstances.]

Congratulations GT Wings for developing the AirWing technology, which is now being assembled by engineers in Hull. Developers say it can cut a ship's fuel consumption by up to 30% and produces 10 times the thrust of a conventional sail. Maritime Minister Mike Kane said: "I'm proud to see this funding boost growth and create jobs throughout the UK." Blackfinch Ventures is proud to back and invest in innovative companies like GT Wings that are at the forefront of innovation, and helping to drive the change needed for the Energy Transition. Read the full BBC article: https://lnkd.in/gHD68DZd As tax year-end approaches, now’s the ideal time to take a closer look at our Energy Transition EIS Portfolios giving your clients opportunities to invest in businesses like these. Visit our website to request an illustration or apply online: https://lnkd.in/g2FWw-Cj Congratulations GT Wings! #TechCompanies #MaritimeTechnology #GreenShipping #WindPropulsion #SustainableTransport #CleanEnergy #VentureCapital #EISInvestment #Decarbonisation #SustainableInvesting #EnergyTransition #EarlyStageInvesting Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2FWw-Cj

Congratulations to Alex Shapland Howes, Tatseng Chiam, Huw McLeod and all the team at RideTandem | B Corp™ for making the top 100 index of hottest new businesses and exceptional founders 💪👏👌 Fantastic to see Blackfinch Ventures portfolio companies getting well earned recognition! https://lnkd.in/ee8bSmG3 #Startups100 #VentureCapital #VCT #VentureInvesting #Startup #TechInvesting #WorkplaceTransport #WorkplaceTransport #SustainableTransport