Simon Porter: Why founders are the key ingredient to VCT investment

Venture capital trusts (VCTs) give investors the opportunity to share in the growth of some of Britain's most exciting and entrepreneurial smaller companies. Investing in a VCT helps these companies to create jobs, prosperity and economic growth. It is not surprising to see that 770,000 new businesses were registered throughout 2020. The UK has a fantastic entrepreneurial culture, and whilst Covid has created difficulties for many businesses, the disruption it has brought has also presented a wealth of opportunities and provided a catalyst for new ones to start. As venture capital inv...