GB Investments

15/05/2025

Puma Investments has officially launched the Puma AIM VCT plc on the London Stock Exchange. This is the first new AIM-focused VCT to launch on the LSE in 18 years and has already backed its first scale-up company.

Puma Investments has officially launched the Puma AIM VCT plc on the London Stock Exchange. This is the first new AIM-focused VCT to launch on the LSE in 18

13/05/2025

Volution, a leading UK-based venture capital firm investing in high-growth FinTech, AI and SaaS businesses tackling productivity challenges in capital markets and enterprise, has launched a new $100 million fund.

Volution, a leading UK-based venture capital firm investing in high-growth FinTech, AI and SaaS businesses tackling productivity challenges in capital markets

13/05/2025

Paul Wilson, Director and Managing Partner at Clifton Media Lab, the organisation behind GBI Magazine, reflects on the huge uncertainty caused by Trump’s tariffs. In the following article, Paul digs into how the trade mayhem may – or may not – come to impact the nature of tax efficient investing in VCT and EIS schemes here in the UK. Spoiler alert – it’s not all bad news!!!

Paul Wilson, Director and Managing Partner at Clifton Media Lab, the organisation behind GBI Magazine, reflects on the huge uncertainty caused by Trump’s

13/05/2025

For today’s tax-efficient investors, staying ahead of regulatory changes and market shifts isn’t just prudent—it’s essential. With Business Relief (BR) rules undergoing recent changes, many are questioning whether traditional AIM portfolios still offer the same advantages, or if more comprehensive IHT services now present a smarter path forward.

For today’s tax-efficient investors, staying ahead of regulatory changes and market shifts isn’t just prudent—it’s essential. With Business Relief (BR) rules

08/05/2025

GBI Magazine's special 50th issue in the ever-evolving tax-efficient space features some of our most insightful and exclusive pieces, including Puma Investments Product Manager George Clelland. George provides his insight into how VCTs can be a powerful tax planning tool for retirees. He outlines the ways in which VCTs help in navigating income tax liabilities and future IHT concerns effectively.

See the link below to view our special edition issue!

Celebrating 50 editions of GBI Magazine

02/05/2025

Jenson Ventures announces that Steve Leighton, a two-time exited founder and one of their earliest portfolio company entrepreneurs, is joining the firm as Chairman and Partner.

Jenson Ventures announces that Steve Leighton, a two-time exited founder and one of their earliest portfolio company entrepreneurs, is joining the firm as

30/04/2025

Strong retail investor demand drives record growth for Blackfinch Spring VCT, and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) Portfolios, funding a diverse spectrum of innovative UK start-ups including energy and infrastructure technology

Strong retail investor demand drives record growth for Blackfinch’s Spring VCT, and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) Portfolios, funding a diverse spectrum

30/04/2025

TIME Investments, which specialises in real asset income-producing funds, including the TIME:UK Infrastructure Income Fund, is predicting higher investment in UK infrastructure as the private sector steps in, and has identified seven UK infrastructure sectors where it believes there are opportunities for growth and could be significant potential for investment in the future.

TIME Investments, which specialises in real asset income-producing funds, including the TIME:UK Infrastructure Income Fund, is predicting higher investment in

22/04/2025

GBI celebrates landmark 50th issue in the ever-evolving tax-efficient space - 7IM’s Andy Bolden explores various tax-efficient strategies, including flexible ISAs, pension contributions and Capital Gains Tax deferral through EIS and VCT. Andy highlights how individuals can maximise savings and tax benefits, along with ensuring long-term financial security.

Celebrating 50 editions of GBI Magazine

22/04/2025

HMRC has confirmed that it expects to raise at least an additional £110m in Inheritance Tax (IHT) per year by reducing the IHT relief currently available on AIM shares, according to TWM Solicitors LLP, the leading private wealth and family law firm.

HMRC has confirmed that it expects to raise at least an additional £110m* in Inheritance Tax (IHT) per year by reducing the IHT relief currently available on

20/04/2025

As we celebrate this season of renewal, the GBI Magazine team would like to wish all of our readers a very happy Easter holiday filled with joy, prosperity and growth! 🌱

Here’s to new opportunities, continued growth, and a prosperous future ahead. Wishing you all peace, joy, and a season of fresh possibilities. 🐣