VCT fundraising highest since 2005/6
The sector has raised £731 million, the highest amount ever at the current level of 30% up-front tax relief.
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) today published the amount of money raised by Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) for the 2018/19 tax year. The sector has raised £731 million for investment in small businesses, the highest amount ever raised at the current level of 30% up-front tax relief and the second highest amount since VCTs’ inception. Last year the VCT sector raised £728m.
Ian Sayers, Chief Executive of the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) said: “The 2018/19 fundraising figure reflects consistent high demand for the VCT sector and the growing recognition of the benefits VCTs provide to investors. It is the second highest fundraising figure since VCTs were introduced, boosted by the pension changes and VCTs’ strong long-term record of delivering growth and income returns.
“VCT fundraising is crucial to the UK’s younger companies, as they will benefit from the VCT investment and expertise they need to grow. VCT-backed businesses deliver vital economic, social and environmental benefits, with jobs more than doubling after VCT investment. VCTs invest in important areas like healthcare, technology, education and the environment. VCT investment continues to be a catalyst for change at some of the UK’s fastest growing businesses.”
Historic VCT fundraising figures excl. enhanced share buy-backs
|
Tax year |
Fundraising (£m) |
|---|---|
|
2018/19 |
731 |
|
2017/18 |
728 |
|
2016/17 |
542 |
|
2015/16 |
457 |
|
2014/15 |
429 |
|
2013/14 |
420 |
|
2012/13 |
269 |
|
2011/12 |
267 |
|
2010/11 |
354 |
|
2009/10 |
338 |
|
2008/09 |
154 |
|
2007/08 |
220 |
|
2006/07 |
267 |
|
2005/06 |
779 |
|
2004/05 |
505 |
|
2003/04 |
50 |
|
2002/03 |
65 |
|
2001/02 |
125 |
|
2000/01 |
433 |
|
1999/2000 |
270 |
|
1998/99 |
165 |
|
1997/98 |
190 |
|
1996/97 |
170 |
|
1995/96 |
160 |
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Notes
- VCT fundraising figures are excluding enhanced share buy-backs.
- The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) was founded in 1932 to represent the interests of the investment trust industry – the oldest form of collective investment. Today, the AIC represents a broad range of closed-ended investment companies, incorporating investment trusts and other closed-ended investment companies and VCTs. The AIC’s members believe that the industry is best served if it is united and speaks with one voice. The AIC’s mission statement is to help members add value for shareholders over the longer term. The AIC has 358 members and the industry has total assets of approximately £184 billion.
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