Ventures
The Guinness Ventures team have been investing in early-stage businesses since 2010.
Trusted by our investors to grow their capital, our award-winning investment management team are experts at sourcing opportunities in growth-stage companies and helping them unlock their significant potential.
Being truly invested in the success of the businesses we back, our impact goes beyond the financial investment as we use our resources and network to provide the companies that we invest in with the help that they need to grow.
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Our Products
Guinness VCT
Our VCT, investing into real-world businesses with commercial traction, targeting value appreciation and income (from 2026) for investors. We invest across a broad range of sectors and business models to provide diversification for the portfolio.
Next close: 28th October 2024 for pre-Budget allotment and 2% initial fee discount
Guinness EIS
The Guinness EIS is focused on giving investors access to a portfolio of exciting UK based growth businesses alongside the tax incentives offered by the Enterprise Investment Scheme.
Next close: 20th December
Guinness AIM EIS
By investing in early stage growth companies on the AIM market, the Guinness AIM EIS can help private investors access the growth of early stage companies on the AIM market, with the added benefit of EIS Tax reliefs.
Closed - Next offering opening October 2024
Sustainable Estate Planning Service
Invest for your family's future.
Designed to help you manage potential inheritance tax liabilities and pass a greater proportion of your wealth to your family or chosen beneficiaries.
With an exclusive focus on sustainable infrastructure, we aim to deliver the target returns by investing in businesses that support the UK's transition to a low-carbon economy.
At a Glance:
- Investing in EIS qualifying in companies since 2010
- Investing in AIM-listed EIS qualifying companies since 2013
- Investing in UK Sustainable Infrastructure
- More than 180 investments and counting
- Focus on providing scale-up / Series A capital to exciting growth companies
- More than £255 million assets under management
Our Portfolio Companies
Guinness Ventures Team have made over £255 million of investments since 2010, and have a breadth of experience in making, managing and exiting these investments.
Latest News
The latest news and press from Guinness Ventures, concerning new investments, fund raises and more.
Beroe and Forestreet: Driving Procurement Intelligence
Holibob receives funding from Guinness Ventures
Sportable secures £3 Million Investment from Guinness Ventures
Awards & Ratings
We have a firm commitment to delivering the very best. That commitment is reflected in the awards we have received, some of which are shown below.
Guinness EIS
Defacto Rating
5 Star Expert Rated
Guinness EIS
EISA Awards
Highly Commended - Best EIS Investment Manager
Guinness EIS
EISA Awards
Finalist - EISA Impact Award
Guinness AIM EIS
Growth Investor Awards
Finalist – Best AIM Portfolio Service
Guinness EIS
Growth Investor Awards
Finalist - Most Impactful Investment
Guinness EIS
Growth Investor Awards
Winner - One to Watch
Guinness EIS
EISA 2022 Best EIS Investment Manager
Highly Commended
Guinness EIS
EISA 2022 Impact Award
Highly Commended
Guinness EIS
Growth Investor Awards
Finalist - Most Impactful Investment
Guinness EIS and Guinness AIM EIS
Growth Investor Awards
Finalist – Best EIS Investment Manager
Guinness AIM EIS
Growth Investor Awards
Finalist – Best AIM Portfolio Service
Guinness EIS
Investment Week
Finalist
Guinness EIS
Growth Investor
Finalist – Best EIS Investment Manager