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VCT fundraising in 2019-20

9 April 2020

Venture Capital Trusts raised £619 million in the 2019-20 tax year – the third highest amount since tax relief was established at 30% in 2006.

VCT fundraising in 2018-19

9 April 2019

Venture Capital Trusts raised £731 million in the 2018-19 tax year, overtaking the year before – despite a very different shape to the year’s fundraising.Wealth Club has tracked new VCT share offers throughout the tax year; ...

Review: Downing FOUR VCT – Generalist

22 November 2018

Downing FOUR VCT has both a Generalist and Healthcare share class. The Generalist share class is looking to raise up to £20.3 million (with an over-allotment facility of a further £20.3 million). This is a joint ...

Review: Downing FOUR VCT – Healthcare

21 November 2018

The Downing FOUR VCT has both a Generalist and Healthcare share class. The Healthcare share class is looking to raise up to £10.2 million (with an over-allotment facility of a further £20.3 million). This is a ...

Review: Downing Pub EIS

15 December 2017

The Downing Pub EIS – Tranche 3 has just opened for investment. It is seeking £10 million to invest in two pub companies: Maverick Pubs Ltd and Grosvenor Pubs Ltd. Downing has a good track record ...

Coming soon: 2017/18 VCT offers opening this autumn

5 September 2017

VCT fundraising season is underway earlier than usual this year, as many Venture Capital Trusts have either announced or already opened offers for subscription.Before the end of September we expect investors will have a choice of ...

VCT fundraising in 2016-17 – infographic

24 April 2017

The total amount raised by VCTs in 2016/17 demonstrated the strongest demand in a decade. But which offers raised the most? Which closed earliest – and which raised money the fastest?The answers might surprise you. We ...

My three favourite VCTs for income seekers

21 March 2016

With above average levels of income hard to find, and the new dividend tax about to kick in reducing income for any investor in receipt of more than £25,250 in dividends, what options have investors got ...