Mobeus, NVM and Baronsmead discuss robust VCT market

clock •

Mark Wignall from Mobeus Equity Partners, Andrew Garside from Baronsmead and Tim Levett from NVM Private Equity discuss the latest VCT trends with Alice Murray.

The VCT industry raised an impressive £435.7m in the 2013/14 tax year, according to the latest figures from the Association of Investment Companies. This represents an 8% uptick on the amount raised the previous year, and is the third highest level ever of annual funds raised. Of this impressive sum, around £120m was raised by just three VCT managers: Mobeus Equity Partners, NVM Private Equity and Baronsmead (managed by Isis Equity Partners). In the video above, the heads of these houses - Mark Wignall of Mobeus, Tim Levett of NVM and Andrew Garside of Baronsmead - discuss why fundrai...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on VCTs / EIS

Budget 26: 'Frustrating' VCT tax relief absent from Budget despite lobbying

Budget 26: 'Frustrating' VCT tax relief absent from Budget despite lobbying

Reduced rate still intact

Jack Roach
clock 28 October 2026 • 2 min read
The new VCT landscape: What advisers and clients need to know

The new VCT landscape: What advisers and clients need to know

Combination of upfront income tax relief, tax-free dividends and tax-free growth potential

Rosalind Hudson
clock 09 October 2026 • 4 min read
The AI exposure problem: Why VCTs are the overlooked route in

The AI exposure problem: Why VCTs are the overlooked route in

The question advisers should be asking

Stuart Mant
clock 01 October 2026 • 6 min read