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Dan Wills
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The Venture Capital Trust scheme celebrates its 30th birthday this year
This year, the Venture Capital Trust (VCT) scheme is celebrating its 30th birthday. Over the past three decades, VCTs have played a crucial…
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Maven announces multi-million investment in Newcastle fintech Kani Payments
Maven Capital Partners has led a multi-million investment into Newcastle based fintech specialist, Kani Payments. The funding will support the development of…
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Tax Year End planning tips for VCTs, according to Kristy Barr at Octopus Investments
At this time of year, it pays to think about broader tax scenarios, and this is where advisers can really add value…
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TYE 2025: Andy Bolden from 7IM is thinking a little outside the box in the run-up to tax year-end
With a change of Westminster government last year and a tax-raising budget in the autumn, many investors and clients are looking more…
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How will VCTs contribute to AI development?
VCTs often invest in AI startups during their formative stages, helping them develop and scale their operations. This support is crucial in…
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How did the Autumn Budget impact the future of EIS/SEIS?
Changes made in the 2024 Autumn Budget have sparked renewed interest in EIS and SEIS, but there is still much work to…
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Albion Capital: Unlocking Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) – the essentials in brief
Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) have been a cornerstone of UK innovation for three decades, fueling the growth of thousands of early-stage companies.…
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GBI Podcast #3: 30 years of VCTs – The past, present and future
Welcome to a special episode of IFA Talk in partnership with GBI Magazine. In this discussion, we take a deep dive into…
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Why have 90% of female angel investors never discussed ElS with their financial advisers?
Recent research by EISA and Beauhurst revealed that almost 50% of UK Unicorns, including Deliveroo, Revolut, and Zoopla, received investment through the…
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MICAP’s Mark O’Donnell explains why VCTs represent a vital yet underutilised investment opportunity for advisers
With 30 years of history and £11 billion raised, Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) remain underutilised. Mark O’Donnell from MICAP (part of Defaqto)…
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Tax Efficient Investments Research | Annual Report 2025
Welcome to the Tax Efficient Investments Research Report 2025, the fourth and final instalment in IFA/GBI Magazine’s 2025 focused report series on the tax-efficient sector.…
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VCT’s, adjustments to CGT and pensions, benefits and risks of VCT and EIS schemes – industry professionals share their insights
At GBI Magazine, we once again aimed to determine the industry’s thoughts on range of topics that are widely being discussed within…
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A new era for VCTs amid budget tax changes
Post-budget tax reforms and frozen allowances are reshaping investor sentiment, driving interest in Venture Capital Trusts. Offering tax-efficient planning opportunities, in the…
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The journey of a Venture Capital Trust and the Octopus Future Generations VCT
For professional advisers only. Not to be relied upon by retail clients. The journey of a Venture Capital Trust and the Octopus…
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Triple Point’s Diana French explains how dynamic growth makes a compelling case for VCTs
Marking 30 years of Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs), this milestone highlights their role in UK growth, says Diana French, retail strategy director…
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Reasons to consider VCTs post-Budget according to Octopus Investments’ Kristy Barr
Kristy Barr, Co-Head of Retail Investments at Octopus Investments, dives down into why and how VCTs are increasingly providing advisers with unique…
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GrowthInvest partners with intelliflo and Sprint Enterprise to deliver enhanced integrations for its growing client base
GrowthInvest has partnered with Sprint Enterprise Technology’s FINIO data hub to integrate its technology with intelliflo office in a move that will…
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Haatch secures additional £10M from BBI to back UK’s top pre-seed SaaS founders
Haatch secures an additional £10 million investment from British business investments, increasing the total commitment to £20 million and doubling down on…
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Maven VCTs lead funding round in advanced intelligence and investigations platform provider, Blackdot Solutions
Maven Capital Partners has led a £4.5 million funding round in Cambridge-based Blackdot Solutions, a provider of advanced intelligence and investigations software.…
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The upside of change: Strategic Portfolios for the Energy Transition Mega-Trend
Blackfinch’s Dr Reuben Wilcock and Tim Wynn-Jones explain why they believe that energy transition is the next big opportunity for investors The…