Open offer closes 04/08/2026.
Data as at: 20/07/2026
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Objective
To invest in early stage technology-enabled companies with a strong focus on research and development and innovation, which gives the potential for high growth alongside reasonable exit timescales.
AIC sector
Management group
Company website
Launch date
09/04/2020
December
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
Dan Appleby
Dividend frequency
Semi-Annually
Wind-up provisions
The Company has an unlimited life.
| Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70.79 | 75.49 | 81.50 | 86.92 | -6.23 | N/A | 5.77 | Jun, Dec | 3.38 (31/12/2025) |
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Dividends
Dividends declared in last 12 months
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend amount | Special dividend | Financial year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2026 | 07/08/2026 | 2.200 | No | 2025 |
| 09/04/2026 | 15/05/2026 | 2.500 | No | 2025 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfinch Spring VCT | Share price total return | -8.4 | 10.2 | 10.8 | N/A |
| VCT AIC sector | Share price total return | -4.6 | -13.4 | -11.3 | 36.8 |
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Share structure
Number of shares
86,853,347
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 0 | 494,296 | 507,715 |
| Average | N/A | N/A | 1,954 | 394 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | N/A | N/A | 0.43 | 0.44 |
| Average | N/A | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Trading details
| ISIN | Ticker | Traded currency | Stock exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB00BKV46W45 | BFSP | GBX | London Stock Exchange - MAIN |
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Top holdings
Data as at : 30/06/2025
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| Illuma Technology Ltd | 5.8 |
| Tended Ltd | 4.5 |
| Oculo Technologies Ltd | 4.5 |
| Teamed Ltd | 4.1 |
| Startpulsing Ltd | 4.0 |
| Watchmycompetitor.com Ltd | 3.4 |
| Staffcircle Ltd | 3.4 |
| Currensea Ltd | 3.3 |
| Measure Protocol Ltd | 3.2 |
| Client Share Ltd | 2.8 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.