The investment round was led by Blackfinch with follow-on participation from Nexus Investments.
Blackfinch
Venture CapitalBlackfinch is an award winning investment specialist and trusted provider working in partnership with advisers based in Gloucester.
Portfolio
7
companies
AUM
£450M
under management
Portfolio companies
OnePulse
OnePulse operates a real-time consumer insights platform connecting brands with audiences.
Cyclr
Cyclr builds embedded integration software that enables technology platforms to connect third-party applications.
Transreport
Transreport builds technology to make rail travel more accessible for passengers with mobility restrictions.
Spotless Water
Spotless Water provides automated pure water stations across the UK.
StaffCircle
StaffCircle offers human resources software tailored for managing remote workers.
Edozo
Edozo provides digital mapping and market data software for the commercial property sector.

Auro
Auro provides tailored audio-based fitness workouts via a mobile application.
Team
Elly Holliday
Elly serves as a communications officer at UCAS, following marketing and PR roles at Blackfinch Group. Her earlier background includes administrative and support positions in recruitment, higher education, and retail.
LinkedInReuben Willcock
Head of Ventures
Ashlea McConnell
Recent investments
The round was led by Blackfinch with support from Juno to accelerate recruitment and product development.
"I am delighted to welcome Blackfinch as shareholders in Cyclr,"
The funding round was led by Blackfinch and Praetura Ventures to support product marketing and business growth.
"Both Blackfinch and Praetura Ventures instantly recognised what Transreport is trying to achieve: make transport more accessible. Their respective strategic visions for a more equal, equitable and inclusive society aligns completely with our own. Going forward, there is a strong belief that companies which put people and the planet first, will undoubtedly be more profitable. We maintain an ethos of using technology for doing good, and the entire team is greatly looking forward to working with them to help grow Transreport further to maximise its positive impact on as many people as possible."
Blackfinch backed the Poole based pure water network to support station rollout and US expansion plans.
"The investment from Blackfinch means we can rapidly scale up our network – it’s very exciting for the company. It also puts us in a good position when it comes to our US expansion plans."
Blackfinch and Mercia provided the capital to help the human resources software provider expand its product offering.
"StaffCircle clearly has tremendous potential and we’re delighted to be backing it at such an early stage."
The commercial property mapping platform raised over £1m from Blackfinch to expand its market presence.
"Edozo is growing fast and with Blackfinch’s investment we are excited to be able to further accelerate growth."
The investment from Blackfinch will drive customer acquisition and technical expansion.
"The whole team is delighted to have Blackfinch on board. Its investment will allow us to grow our tech and traction rapidly in the fitness market."
