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Venture Capital Trusts

News, analysis and expert comment on Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) and their role in the UK growth company economy.

Venture Capital Funding

How new rules could hit venture capital trust investments

In response to new government legislation which could potentially limit the scope of venture capital trusts, Simon Rogerson, CEO of Octopus Investments, argues the case for the funding method.

Venture Capital Funding

Patrick Reeve: a question of trust

A perennial figure on the UK venture capital scene, Albion Ventures' Patrick Reeve talks to GB about VCTs, monster exits and riding tanks.

Venture Capital Funding

Venture capital trusts are ready to invest in growing companies

Venture capital trusts have more than £600 million on their balance sheets, ready to invest in growing companies. Oliver Haill unveils new research from Business XL on who has the money and who can apply.

Venture Capital Funding

The future for venture capital trusts

Venture capital trusts are crucial for helping to fund management buy-outs or growth through acquisitions. But will government tinkering prove a set back for future funds? Andrew Chilvers reports

Venture Capital Funding

Look to Venture Capital Trusts for expansion capital

Looking for expansion capital? Look no further than Venture Capital Trusts. As GrowthBusiness discovers, those running such funds - which must back small and growing businesses by law - have no less than £800 million to spend.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial