Albion Capital: VCTs in demand by younger investors

Social themes influencing choices

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VCTs are becoming more attractive to younger investors and women, according to managing director of Albion Capital, Will Fraser-Allen.

With a stable of six venture capital trusts, Albion Capital provides exposure to a range of software and healthcare companies across such themes as cybersecurity, fintech, digital health and data analytics. Investing in nascent companies that the group believes will be the winners of tomorrow has attracted a different type of investor. Ten reasons why sustainable start-ups are in the box seat "When we look at the profile of new investors coming in over the past five years, they are younger and there are more females," Fraser-Allen revealed. "The social impact aspect is definitely h...

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