BlackRock Announces Release of First Quarter Commentary for BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (BIGZ)

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BlackRock has released its quarterly fund commentary for the BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (NYSE: BIGZ). Established in March 2021, the Trust has invested approximately $858 million in 30 private companies, representing about 24% of its assets. The focus is on sectors ripe for innovation including consumer discretionary and technology. The release emphasizes a differentiated investment strategy aimed at unlocking long-term growth, acknowledging inherent risks in all investments.

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• Established in March 2021, BIGZ has invested approximately $858 million in 30 private investments, representing 24% of total assets.
• The Trust targets innovative companies in sectors like consumer discretionary and technology, indicating strong growth potential.

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• All investments involve risks, including potential principal loss.
• The forward-looking statements are subject to numerous uncertainties that could materially affect outcomes.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BlackRock today announced the release of quarterly fund commentary for BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (NYSE: BIGZ; the “Trust”). BIGZ is a closed-end fund that seeks to take a differentiated approach to investing in innovative companies. The Trust focuses on small-cap, mid-cap, and private companies where the investment adviser believes exceptional, multi-year runways for earnings growth can be unlocked through the power of innovation. You can find the commentary below:

BIGZ First Quarter 2022 Commentary

Private Investment Update

• Since inception in March 2021, the Trust has initiated positions in thirty private investments, comprising approximately 24% of total assets or a total commitment of approximately $858million.¹

• Private investments in the portfolio currently span a diversified slate of sectors including consumer discretionary, consumer staples, financials, industrials, and technology; areas we feel are ripe with innovation.

¹ These investments represent all of the private investments made in the Trust. The information above is not a prediction of future performance or any assurance that comparable investment opportunities will be available at the time of investment. It is non-representative of all underlying investments made by the investment team and it should not be assumed that investment team will invest in comparable investments, or that any future Investments made by investment team will be successful. To the extent that these investments prove to be profitable, it should not be assumed that the investment team’s other investments will be profitable or will be as profitable.

All investments involve risk, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.

This document and the information contained herein relates solely to BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (BIGZ). The information contained herein does not relate to, and is not relevant to, any other fund or product sponsored or distributed by BlackRock or any of its affiliates. This document is not an offer to sell any securities and is not a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

Carefully consider the Trust’s investment objective, risk factors and charges and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Trust’s prospectus which may be obtained by visiting the SEC Edgar database. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release, and other statements that BlackRock or a Fund may make, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, with respect to a Fund’s or BlackRock’s future financial or business performance, strategies or expectations. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “trend,” “potential,” “opportunity,” “pipeline,” “believe,” “comfortable,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “current,” “intention,” “estimate,” “position,” “assume,” “outlook,” “continue,” “remain,” “maintain,” “sustain,” “seek,” “achieve,” and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or similar expressions.

BlackRock cautions that forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and BlackRock assumes no duty to and does not undertake to update forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance.

With respect to the Funds, the following factors, among others, could cause actual events to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance: (1) changes and volatility in political, economic or industry conditions, the interest rate environment, foreign exchange rates or financial and capital markets, which could result in changes in demand for the Funds or in a Fund’s net asset value; (2) the relative and absolute investment performance of a Fund and its investments; (3) the impact of increased competition; (4) the unfavorable resolution of any legal proceedings; (5) the extent and timing of any distributions or share repurchases; (6) the impact, extent and timing of technological changes; (7) the impact of legislative and regulatory actions and reforms, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and regulatory, supervisory or enforcement actions of government agencies relating to a Fund or BlackRock, as applicable; (8) terrorist activities, international hostilities and natural disasters, which may adversely affect the general economy, domestic and local financial and capital markets, specific industries or BlackRock; (9) BlackRock’s ability to attract and retain highly talented professionals; (10) the impact of BlackRock electing to provide support to its products from time to time; and (11) the impact of problems at other financial institutions or the failure or negative performance of products at other financial institutions.

Annual and Semi-Annual Reports and other regulatory filings of the Funds with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and on BlackRock’s website at www.blackrock.com, and may discuss these or other factors that affect the Funds. The information contained on BlackRock’s website is not a part of this press release.

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FAQ

What is the investment focus of BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (BIGZ)?

BIGZ focuses on investing in innovative companies across small-cap, mid-cap, and private sectors.

How much has BIGZ invested in private companies since its inception?

Since March 2021, BIGZ has invested approximately $858 million in 30 private companies.

What percentage of BIGZ's assets are allocated to private investments?

Private investments comprise about 24% of the total assets of BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust.

What sectors are targeted by BIGZ for investment?

BIGZ invests in sectors including consumer discretionary, consumer staples, financials, industrials, and technology.

What are the risks associated with investing in BIGZ?

All investments involve risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.