VCTs/EIS Financial News

25.01 / 19:43

VCTs/EIS VCT fundraise EIS Fuel Ventures VCT launches debut £50m fundraise

The VCT will build on the manager’s track record of investing in early-stage marketplaces, platforms and Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses, and co-invest in its existing EIS funds.

02.04 / 08:25

funds Alternatives private markets VCTs/EIS FCA greenlights two further LTAFs for Aegon UK

Since October 2024, BlackRock has managed a bespoke, diversified alternative private markets strategy for Aegon UK – an LTAF that includes private equity, private debt, real estate and infrastructure.

22.01 / 13:27

VCTs/EIS AIM Defaqto unveils new ratings for AIM and unlisted BR services

Defaqto said its Star Rating is a measure of the quality of features whilst a Diamond Rating is an indication of product performance.

18.01 / 23:13

Technology Venture Capital Healthcare VCTs/EIS EIS Calculus launches next EIS offering with tech and healthcare focus

The fund will close on 5 April.

18.01 / 14:37

fundraise AIC VCTs/EIS vct Puma Alpha VCT embarks on second £20m fundraise in two months

The VCT launched in 2019 and, according to data from the AIC, its market cap is currently at £30m, with a 2.42% discount running.

08.01 / 12:00

People moves VCTs/EIS vct Venture Capital Trust Association names chair

Lewis succeeds Will Fraser-Allen of Albion Capital

02.01 / 12:03

fundraise VCTs VCTs/EIS Albion Capital launches £60m fundraise across five VCTs

The funds raised will be used to invest in UK opportunities and to drive growth from existing portfolio companies, the firm explained.

20.12 / 18:45

fundraise VCTs/EIS vct Foresight VCT opens £5m overallotment in response to strong demand

To accommodate further demand, the VCT will raise up to a further £5m, with the offer remaining open until 30 April 2024, unless fully subscribed before that date.

18.12 / 12:54

Wealth Club VCTs/EIS vct Albion Capital plans £60m fundraise for five VCTs

All five VCTs, which have total net assets of £579m, aim for an annual dividend target of 5% of net asset value.

18.12 / 09:09

companies Acquisition VCTs/EIS EIS Oberon Investments receives green light to acquire Nexus Investment Management

Oberon explained that the acquisition was funded via the issuance of 7.5 million new ordinary shares in Oberon.

16.12 / 15:18

fundraise Wealth Club VCTs/EIS vct Puma Alpha VCT launches £20m fundraise

Puma Alpha VCT was launched in 2019 and, in the three years to September 2023, generated a NAV total return of 18.8%.

11.12 / 15:47

VCTs/EIS vct EIS MICAP brings VCT and EIS rankings to market in updated scoring system

The company has added a ninth score to its ranking system, which takes into consideration fees and charges for every fund.

11.12 / 11:23

VCTs/EIS vct EIS MICAP unveils updated ranking for VCTs, EISs and business relief

The company has added a ninth score to its ranking system, which takes into consideration fees and charges for every fund.

01.12 / 13:23

companies Acquisition VCTs/EIS vct Maven Capital Partners expands EIS offering with acquisition of Newable Ventures

The acquisition will boost Maven’s plans to expand its activities into direct Enterprise Investment Scheme investments.

22.11 / 16:29

Treasury AIC Wealth Club VCTs/EIS EIS Autumn Statement 23: VCT and EIS sunset clauses extended by a decade

The government said it will extend them by a decade to 6 April 2023, after the Treasury confirmed last month the clauses would be expanded to April 2025.

20.11 / 15:23

VCTs VCTs/EIS vct Defaqto unveils EIS and VCT ratings on back of MICAP deal

John Milliken (pictured) is CEO at Defaqto.

17.11 / 09:54

VCTs/EIS vct Octopus Apollo VCT launches £35m fundraise

The portfolio is invested in around 45 smaller business-to-business software companies, which are typically more early stage.

09.11 / 12:19

VCTs/EIS EIS Parkwalk Advisors launches UK university spinout EIS fund

Parkwalk has £500m in assets under management and has invested in over 160 companies via its EIS funds.

20.10 / 12:59

Venture Capital UK HM Treasury VCTs/EIS vct EIS Treasury confirms extension to VCT and EIS sunset clause

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt had previously signalled his agreement with the TSC to continue the scheme in previous correspondence, but this is the first time he has committed to an extension.

18.10 / 14:43

Venture Capital UK eToro VCTs/EIS UK venture capital investments plummet 43% in 2023

There was also a 25.9% decline in the number of deals, with only 1,005 deals announced over the period.

16.10 / 20:48

Venture Capital VCTs/EIS vct Maven launches up to £40m fundraise across Income and Growth VCT suite

The VCTs are Maven Income and Growth VCT, Maven Income and Growth VCT 3, Maven Income and Growth VCT 4 and Maven Income and Growth VCT

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