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The latest news and resources from Guinness Ventures; covering investment announcements, upcoming events, company updates, press coverage and more. Whether you’re a founder or investor you’ll find our latest content here.

29 July 2026
News

Guinness Ventures participates in Qureight's $20 million Series B funding round

Guinness Ventures participates in Qureight's $20 million Series B funding round

Guinness Ventures has participated in Qureight’s $20 million Series B financing, led by Molten Ventures alongside existing investors Hargreave Hale AIM VCT, XTX Ventures, Meltwind and Ascension.

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24 July 2026
News

Shot Scope’s LM1 delivers a sell-out launch

Shot Scope’s LM1 delivers a sell-out launch

Guinness Ventures first invested in Shot Scope in 2021, backing an Edinburgh-based golf technology business with a strong record of product development and clear international potential.

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21 July 2026
News

MOTH Drinks raises £11 million to accelerate UK and US expansion

MOTH Drinks raises £11 million to accelerate UK and US expansion

MOTH Drinks has secured an £11 million funding round to support further expansion across the UK and accelerate its growth in the United States.

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15 July 2026
News

Guinness VCT declares 1.7p interim dividend and publishes Annual Report

Guinness VCT declares 1.7p interim dividend and publishes Annual Report

Guinness VCT plc has declared an additional interim dividend of 1.7p per share, following the Company’s maiden dividend of 3.0p per share paid in April 2026.

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10 July 2026
News

Guinness Ventures leads £6.4 million Series A investment into Kord

Guinness Ventures leads £6.4 million Series A investment into Kord

Guinness Ventures has led a £6.4 million Series A investment into Kord, formerly known as Checkboard.

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30 June 2026
Insights

Knowledge-Intensive Companies: A Founder’s Guide

Knowledge-Intensive Companies: A Founder’s Guide

A practical founder guide to knowledge-intensive company status for EIS and VCT funding, including KI tests, 2026 limits, operating costs, innovation, skilled employees and timing.

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24 June 2026
Events

Guinness Ventures Conference 2026

Guinness Ventures Conference 2026

We're pleased to share the agenda for this year's Guinness Ventures Conference on 15 September at the IET, London.

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09 June 2026
Insights

EIS and VCT Funding for Growth Companies: A Founder's Guide 2026

EIS and VCT Funding for Growth Companies: A Founder's Guide 2026

A founder-focused guide to EIS and VCT funding, including how these structures can support UK growth companies and what founders should consider before raising.

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05 June 2026
News

Bernice Brooks shortlisted for Lord Flight Rising Star Award at the EISA Awards 2026

Bernice Brooks shortlisted for Lord Flight Rising Star Award at the EISA Awards 2026

Guinness Ventures is delighted to share that Bernice Brooks has been shortlisted for the Lord Flight Rising Star Award at the EISA Awards 2026.

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01 June 2026
News

Guinness Ventures invests in Lune & Wild

Guinness Ventures invests in Lune & Wild

Why we invested in Lune & Wild, the premium children’s nutrition brand rethinking baby and toddler meals with fresh, chef-made food.

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28 May 2026
Insights

Adviser Event: The Evolving UK Venture Investment Landscape

Adviser Event: The Evolving UK Venture Investment Landscape

Guinness Ventures hosted a small adviser lunch to discuss the evolving UK investment landscape, recent changes to qualifying company investment limits, and the trends shaping UK venture capital in 2026.

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18 May 2026
Insights

Don’t SaaS Me: Why the AI-Driven Sell-Off in Software Stocks Misreads the Opportunity

Don’t SaaS Me: Why the AI-Driven Sell-Off in Software Stocks Misreads the Opportunity

Shane Gallwey, CEO of Guinness Ventures, argues that the AI-driven sell-off in software stocks overlooks the strengths of well-positioned software businesses with proprietary data, embedded workflows and defensible customer relationships.

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