venture capital

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Do advisers think VCTs are a suitable option for their clients?

Octopus Investments has predicted a steep rise in allocations to venture capitalist trusts (VCT) in the coming year, having already seen a ten-fold increase in money attracted by its funds in the last year.

Advisers expect their clients to become more interested in investing in Venture Capital Trusts (VCT) as they seek to make up for a reduced pension allowance and take advantage of tax-free dividends, a survey suggests.

A former Co-op Bank executive has received £350,000 from Enterprise Ventures' North West Fund for Venture Capital to market his new software product for IFAs.

January to March is the traditional EIS and VCT fundraising ‘season'. Matthew Brow, partner at RAM Capital Partners which markets the investments, gives a rundown of the New Year benefits on offer.