NEW: Northern VCTs (Venture Capital Trusts) – Meet the Investor: Stephen Johnson, Mercia Ventures

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The Tax-Efficient Investor – by Wealth Club

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Become a smarter investor. Meet the managers of UK venture capital and private markets funds. Find out what goes into their investment decisions, learn about some of the companies they’re backing, and why you might consider investing with them. For UK individuals who are experienced investors. This podcast is brought to you by Wealth Club, the UK’s largest specialist investing service for non-advised investors. Find out more at https://www.wealthclub.co.uk/.

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NEW: Northern VCTs (Venture Capital Trusts) – Meet the Investor: Stephen Johnson, Mercia Ventures

The Tax-Efficient Investor – by Wealth Club

11 minutes 6 seconds

2 weeks ago

NEW: Northern VCTs (Venture Capital Trusts) – Meet the Investor: Stephen Johnson, Mercia Ventures

Stephen Johnson of Mercia Ventures is at the helm of the Northern VCTs – a trio of Venture Capital Trusts that have been going since 1995, focusing on the UK’s regions, looking for early stage technology and B2B software businesses. Where have they been investing recently? What kind of exits have they had? Ultimately, should you invest in the Northern VCTs in 2025/26?

In this episode:

What are the Northern VCTs, and who are Mercia Ventures
Investing in Scalpel (medical vision AI business), Risk Ledger (cybersecurity software) and Send (insurance software)
Recent exits from Gentronix (toxicology research) and Intuitive (travel software)
CurrentBody IPO (Beauty Tech Group)
Is the exit environment improving? And how much risk is there in the VCT?
How do the Northern VCTs structure their deals?

For more details on the Northern VCTs, including documents & how to invest, see https://www.wealthclub.co.uk/venture-capital-trusts/northern-vcts/.

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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 (VCTs) 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.