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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