The Guinness Venture Capital Trust now has 22 investments, plans to pay its maiden dividend in April 2026, and has just had its first exit. We talk to Guinness Ventures CEO Shane Gallwey to find out how they approach investing. Why is £1 million of revenue such an important filter for Guinness Ventures? Is stage more important than sector? And what sectors do they think UK is strongest in? In this interview:

• Investing in JAAQ – ‘Just Ask A Question’ to support mental health
• Investing in Mintago – helping individuals with savings, pension and debt through employer-focused fintech
• How important are second- and third-time founders?
• Maturing business Dragonfly AI
• A partial exit from PlotBox – and will secondary exits become more common in UK?
• What are the risks of the VCT? Ultimately, why

For more information, including documents and how to invest, please see https://wealthclub.co.uk/y/guinness-vct.

IMPORTANT
The opinions expressed in this video are the interviewee’s own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Wealth Club Limited. This interview, like our service, is not advice and the products featured are not suitable for everyone. Venture Capital Trusts are higher risk and less liquid than mainstream investments. You could lose your capital. Tax rules can change and tax benefits depend on your circumstances. If you’re unsure an investment is right for you, please seek professional advice.