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An interim dividend of 3p per share will be paid on 30 April 2026 - New investors subscribing under the current offer by the 2025/26 deadline of 1 April 2026 will be eligible to receive this dividend in April.
Guinness VCT Plc is a generalist VCT looking to invest into the UK’s fastest growing scale-up companies. Our diversified approach to investing targets a broad and balanced portfolio. We invest in growth companies across a range of sectors including technology, education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, leisure and food & drink.
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Share Offer

£10 million with an over-allotment facility of up to a further £5 million

Next Deadline

1st April 2026 (noon) for final allotment of 2025/26 tax year

Maiden Dividend

An interim dividend of 3p per share will be paid on 30 April 2026

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Why Guinness VCT?

Established and Trusted Manager

We form part of Guinness Global Investors' £8 billion under management with a team of more than 80 people based in Westminster, London.

Experienced Team

We have a strong legacy of early-stage investment, investing over £300m to-date in businesses that qualified for VCT relief. We are dedicated to turning growth aspirations into reality.

Dividend

The Board has declared a maiden dividend which will be paid on 30 April 2026. Investors subscribing under this offer should be eligible for the dividend provided they meet the application 1st April noon deadline for 2025/26 tax year allotment.

Scale-up Stage

We are looking to back scale-ups with stamina, typically already generating revenues of over £1m and showing month-on-month growth. We act on evidence.

Diversification

Guinness VCT has a growing number of portfolio companies that operate across a broad range of sectors and business models. These are real-world businesses. We aren't stuck in a niche.

Know Where You Stand

Our approach is transparent, open and human. We are an expert and ambitious team, committed to building trusted relationships.

Our Portfolio

Guinness VCT investments

Guinness VCT is proud to have supported some of the UK's fastest-growing companies across a wide range of sectors

How it works

Review

Review the Prospectus and Brochure

Apply Online

Apply for the Service online (either directly or via a Financial Adviser)

Allotments

Allotments to issue you with Guinness VCT Plc shares this tax year or next (select at application)

Certificates

You’ll receive a tax certificate for your subscription 10 days after allotment

Updates

You’ll receive shareholder updates as per your communication preferences

Dividends

Tax-free dividends - the Board has declared a maiden dividend which is expected to be paid after 1 April 2026

Five years

Hold your shares for at least 5 years to retain income tax relief

Resources

Guinness VCT Literature

Guinness VCT - Prospectus

September 2025
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Guinness VCT - Brochure

September 2025
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Guinness VCT - KID

September 2025
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London Office

Guinness Ventures

18 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3HZ

United Kingdom

Phone number: 
+44 20 7222 3475

Email:
[email protected]

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© Guinness Ventures 2026

The value of an investment may fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount of your investment. The investment documentation contains more complete and detailed information of risk, charges and expenses that are to be borne by an investor for each product or service. The documentation should be read carefully before investing. Reference to specific securities is not intended as a recommendation to purchase or sell any investment. Please remember that past performance is not a guide to future performance. Retail investors are advised to consult their independent investment adviser before investing. Any data on this website is correct as at 30 April 2025 unless otherwise stated. Telephone calls will be recorded and monitored.

Guinness Ventures Limited (Company No: 13861716) is an appointed representative of Guinness Asset Management Limited (Company No: 4647882), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.