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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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Create your own reports and get up-to-date valuations on your EIS, AIM EIS and Sustainable Estate Planning investments here.

 

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 deadline: 31st December 2024 for a 1.5% discount on initial fee

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.

Guinness AIM EIS is not currently open for new subscriptions. If you are interested in receiving information on when the next AIM EIS tranche opens, please email eis@guinnessfunds.com.

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.

 

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Guinness Ventures Team

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.

 

Guinness Ventures Wins Best EIS Investment Manager at the 2024 Growth Investor Awards

With her signature charm, TV icon Claudia Winkleman hosted over 500 prominent members of the UK’s…

Daye's Diagnostic Tampon for STI/HPV screening is recognised as a TIME Invention of the Year for 2024

In a 2000 study, researchers in South Africa used tampons to detect sexually transmitted infections…

Guinness VCT Launches £15 Million Fundraise

Guinness Ventures announces the launch of a £10 million fundraise for the Guinness VCT, with an…

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.

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Defaqto 5 star 24/25

Guinness EIS

Defacto Rating
5 Star Expert Rated

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EISA awards highly commended

Guinness EIS

EISA Awards
Highly Commended - Best EIS Investment Manager

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EISA awards 2023

Guinness EIS

EISA Awards
Finalist - EISA Impact Award

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GIA Best AIM 2022

Guinness AIM EIS

Growth Investor Awards
Finalist – Best AIM Portfolio Service

 

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GIA Most Impactful 2022

Guinness EIS

Growth Investor Awards
Finalist - Most Impactful Investment

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GIA One to watch 2022

Guinness EIS

Growth Investor Awards
Winner - One to Watch

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EISA 22 Best EIS Highly Commended

Guinness EIS

EISA 2022 Best EIS Investment Manager
Highly Commended

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EISA 22 Impact Highly Commended

Guinness EIS

EISA 2022 Impact Award
Highly Commended

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2021 Growth Investor Most Impactful

Guinness EIS

Growth Investor Awards
Finalist - Most Impactful Investment

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2021 Growth Investor Best EIS Manager

Guinness EIS and Guinness AIM EIS

Growth Investor Awards
Finalist – Best EIS Investment Manager

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2021 Growth Investor AIM Portfolio Service

Guinness AIM EIS

Growth Investor Awards
Finalist – Best AIM Portfolio Service

 

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Guinness EIS

Investment Week
Finalist

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Guinness EIS

Growth Investor
Finalist – Best EIS Investment Manager

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