Why launch an AIM VCT now? First in 17 years debuts Investing The first venture capital trust focused on the AIM market in 17 years has been launched by Puma, despite fears over the strength of London’s junior market. AIM stocks have not performed well in recent years, with its index falling 40 per cent over the last three years, compared to a 21 rise in the [...]
Venture capital trust season kicks off as Mobeus launches £90m share offer Investing The start of VCT season has arrived with a bang, as Gresham House-run Mobeus has launched £90m in share offers for two of its venture capital trusts. The two VCTs have total net assets of £343m and a combined portfolio of about 50 companies, ranging from early-stage companies with almost no revenue to later-stage, profitable [...]
Unicorn’s latest venture capital trust sells out in just seven days as investors are drawn in by tax relief Venture capital Last week, the Unicorn AIM venture capital trust became oversubscribed in just seven days, despite a challenging market for VCTs.