For UK financial advisers · Professional clients only
Product Category 01 · VCT

Venture Capital Trusts.

Long-established, HMRC-approved listed vehicles investing in small, growing UK companies. VCTs offer some of the most established tax reliefs available to UK retail investors and remain a cornerstone of tax-efficient planning for higher-rate taxpayers.

At a glance

VCT key facts for 2026/27

  • Income tax relief 20%Post-April 2026 rate
  • Maximum investment £200,000Per tax year
  • Minimum holding period 5 years
  • Dividends Tax-free
  • Capital gains on disposal Tax-free
01 — Current offerings

VCTs we currently distribute.

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Manager / Product Status Size of Offer
Maven Income & Growth VCTs
Generalist · Established
Launching soon £40m View →
Unicorn AIM VCT
AIM-focused · Long-standing
Closed N/A View →

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