Blackfinch Spring VCT PLC increases stake in What Matters Now Limited
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What Matters Now Limited, a London-based technology company founded in 2018, operates the Good Life Sorted platform. The service connects older adults with vetted local helpers for home-help tasks such as companionship, cleaning, shopping, and transport.
According to a confirmation statement filed on 16 July 2026, Blackfinch Spring VCT PLC increased its position in the company by 55 percent. The investor added 1,586,526 D Ordinary shares to its previous holding of 2,891,427 C Ordinary shares, bringing its total stake to 4,477,953 shares. Blackfinch Spring VCT PLC is also a shareholder in Startpulsing Limited.
The cap table continues to feature several existing institutional and private investors. Inreach Ventures I LP remains a major shareholder with 5,078,651 shares. Other entities maintaining their positions include Blackfinch Ventures Nominees Limited with 2,061,487 shares, Regent House Limited with 698,573 shares, and Birdhouse Ventures with 362,851 shares. Unltd Venture Growth Support Ltd holds 333,300 shares, while MNL (Ascension) Nominees Ltd retains 129,500 shares. Smaller holdings are held by the Albert C. Bellas Family Trust with 74,000 shares, Capelle Holdings Ltd with 70,000 shares, and Blackfinch Holdings Limited with 28,347 shares. The update reflects the ownership structure as of 15 July 2026.
Shareholder data
Source: Companies House confirmation statement (CS01) — period to , filed .
Changes in this confirmation statement
| Type | Shareholder | Shares | Change | Share classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased | BLACKFINCH SPRING VCT PLC | 4,477,953 | +55% | C ORDINARY 2,891,427 D ORDINARY 1,586,526 |
Current shareholders (12)
| Shareholder | Total shares | Share classes |
|---|---|---|
| INREACH VENTURES I LP | 5,078,651 | C ORDINARY 2,303,251 SEED PREFERRED 2,775,400 |
| BLACKFINCH SPRING VCT PLC | 4,477,953 | C ORDINARY 2,891,427 D ORDINARY 1,586,526 |
| BLACKFINCH VENTURES NOMINEES LIMITED | 2,061,487 | C ORDINARY 2,061,487 |
| REGENT HOUSE LIMITED | 698,573 | A ORDINARY 521,400 C ORDINARY 177,173 |
| BIRDHOUSE VENTURES | 362,851 | C ORDINARY 362,851 |
| UNLTD VENTURE GROWTH SUPPORT LTD | 333,300 | A ORDINARY 333,300 |
| MNL (ASCENSION) NOMINEES LTD | 129,500 | A ORDINARY 129,500 |
| ALBERT C. BELLAS FAMILY TRUST | 74,000 | B ORDINARY 74,000 |
| CAPELLE HOLDINGS LTD | 70,000 | A ORDINARY 70,000 |
| CROWDCUBE NOMINEES LIMITED | 54,095 | A ORDINARY 54,095 |
| FAIRWAY PENSION TRUSTEES A/C FJPPS RE KARL MOSS | 35,000 | B ORDINARY 35,000 |
| BLACKFINCH HOLDINGS LIMITED | 28,347 | C ORDINARY 28,347 |
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