Octopus launches £20m fundraise for two AIM VCTs

Option to split investment 60/40

Tom Ellis
clock • 1 min read

VCT giant Octopus Investments has launched a £20m joint fundraise for its two Alternative Investment Market (AIM) venture capital trusts (VCTs).

The two VCTs have existing portfolios of around 75 companies, which Octopus said look to "provide investors with long-term growth as well as income through their established dividend policies". The company said the trusts invest across a range of sectors, from pharmaceuticals and restaurants to software development and building materials. Hugi Clarke: Why 2017/18 failed to beat the all-time VCT record Investors can split their investment 60/40 between the Octopus AIM VCT and AIM VCT 2 or invest 100% into either VCT. The new share offer for Octopus AIM VCT and AIM VCT 2 is open unti...

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