Calculus launches £10m VCT fundraise

Over-allotment of up to £10m

James Baxter-Derrington
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Calculus has launched a £10m fundraise offer for its VCT, set to close on 30 August 2024.

The offer is accompanied by an over-allotment facility of up to £10m, bringing the total fundraise to a potential £20m. Calculus VCT offers investors a portfolio targeting sectors including technology, healthcare and entertainment, and currently holds Oxford BioTherapeutics, Optalix and Rotageek as part of the fund. Calculus capitalises on lifted EIS sunset clause with new fund The offer has a minimum investment threshold of £5,000, and the managers hope to attract "seasoned and new investors". John Glencross, chief executive and co-founder of Calculus Capital, said: "Our journe...

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