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Budget uncertainty stalks VCT fundraising

Wait and see approach pervades the sector
Budget uncertainty stalks VCT fundraisingPublished on September 26, 2024
  • VCTs have raised plenty of money so far but plenty of question marks remain
  • The treatment of pensions and capital gains tax could be a gamechanger for future offers

Venture capital trust (VCT) fundraising has kicked off in earnest for the 2024-25 tax year, but uncertainty around the future tax regime has brought on a wait-and-see approach. 

Fundraising has looked pretty healthy on the surface, with some 16 trusts seeking investor cash at the time of writing.

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