We talk to Bill Nixon of Maven Capital Partners about the four Maven Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) – how their portfolio is built, how it’s doing, recent investments and exits, and outlook for the current economic climate. For more details on the VCTs, including documents & how to invest, see [ Ссылка ]. And please Subscribe (+ 🔔 ) for more Meet The Manager video interviews. In this interview:
0:00 Who are Maven Capital Partners?
1:08 What’s special about the Maven VCTs?
2:00 What traits is Maven looking for in companies?
2:50 Companies invested in recently (Manufacture 2030, iAM Compliant, Laverock Therapeutics, Oxford BioDynamics)
4:14 How are more established portfolio companies doing?
5:10 Investing in Summize (AI-powered legal software)
5:42 Investing in XR Games (virtual reality video games)
6:04 Investing in Bright Network (graduate recruitment platform)
6:47 How does Maven support companies beyond just funding?
7:57 Has the change in economic environment affected how Maven invests?
9:01 Risks – what percentage of investments fail?
10:03 Recent exits (incl Quorum Cybersecurity, Global Risk Partners and e.fundamentals)
10:47 Performance and dividends
11:26 Summary: why should investors consider the Maven VCTs?
IMPORTANT
The opinions expressed in this video are the interviewee’s own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Wealth Club Limited. This interview, like our service, is not advice and the products featured are not suitable for everyone. Venture Capital Trusts are higher risk and less liquid than mainstream investments. You could lose your capital. Tax rules can change and tax benefits depend on your circumstances. If you’re unsure an investment is right for you, please seek professional advice.
