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The Collective Voice
of the UK’s VCT Industry
The Venture Capital Trust Association represents leading VCT managers investing in ambitious companies across the UK. We bring together the industry’s experience and evidence to demonstrate the contribution VCTs make to innovation, employment and economic growth.
Working with government, Parliament, founders, investors and the wider business community, we advocate for a stable and effective policy framework that enables VCT-backed companies to start, scale and succeed in the UK.
About the VCTA
Our people
Meet the representatives from member firms leading the Venture Capital Trust Association
Our People
Our Advisers
SEC Newgate is a global strategic communications, advocacy and public affairs consultancy, driven by insight and research. As the VCTA's secretariat since its foundation, SEC Newgate was instrumental in establishing the association following the Treasury's 2017 review of patient capital schemes and has supported its growth and success ever since. Through a combination of communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs support and expert policy insight, the team helps the VCTA and its members influence policy, navigate industry developments and communicate effectively on key issues affecting the VCT sector.
Philip Hare & Associates LLP is an award winning firm of tax advisers, specialising in the Venture Capital Tax Reliefs (SEIS, EIS and VCT). We advise the VCT Association on the tax policy and practical application of the VCT legislation (as well as HMRC’s current interpretation of it), and support the executive with dialogue with politicians, government officials and other stakeholders to help improve the efficiency of VCT investing.
Deploying patient capital
VCTs’ evergreen funds offer investment to innovative, high-growth companies that is sheltered from market cycles. This funding, alongside hands-on support from experienced investment teams, unlocks the full potential of our most ambitious companies.
Driving growth and productivity
Through plugging the growth funding gap, VCTs are able to unlock the potential of our most promising scale-ups. These businesses, with the right funding and support from VCTs, have an outside impact on our economy, society, and environment.
Boosting
UK PLC
With a nationwide network and more than £6.5bn in funds, VCTs act as a cornerstone of the UK's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Together, we play a critical role in bolstering innovation and growth nationwide, ensuring we punch above our weight on the global stage.