Pembroke VCT

"As an investor, I've seen countless pitches and have always admired the founders' ability to confidently and eloquently present their vision.”    At the latest Pitchflix episode - focused on female entrepreneurs - it was Pembroke’s Investment Associate, Yasmina Jebai’s turn to rise to the challenge—convincing the talented female founders in the room of the value of partnering with our team. ✅   At Pembroke, we are proud supporters of female entrepreneurship, with 37% of our portfolio companies having at least one female founder.    If you're a female founder with an innovative idea and a solid business plan, we'd love to hear from you.   To watch Yasmina’s full pitch please see the video link in the comments below.

Investor confidence in the VCT market is flourishing. The Treasury’s recent confirmation of the VCT sunset clause extension, along with incentivised tax reliefs and the appeal of supporting high-growth companies, has sparked growing interest in backing Britain’s emerging businesses. Chris Lewis, CFO of Pembroke and Chair of the Venture Capital Trust Association (VCTA), spoke with Linus Uhlig at Investment Week to explore the dynamic VCT landscape, highlighting the positive outlook for fundraising and the VCTA’s ongoing work with the Treasury to ensure the scheme continues to drive growth and innovation in the UK. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ef-NgXTM

Join our Investment Manager, Elizabeth Lazell on the 7th of November at the Playfair Female Founder Office Hours. Currently, 160 female founders are attending. If you are a female founder who would like the opportunity to pitch to 200 VC funds register here: https://lnkd.in/e9GH5gi2 Applications close on the 15th of October.

Congratulations to Thriva on winning Healthcare Services Supplier of the Year Award at the 2024 Superdrug Supplier Conference! 🏆 An award that marks the beginning of a great partnership, well done to the Thriva team.

New partnership 🎉 Beryl has partnered with Guildford Borough Council, Surrey County Council and the University of Surrey to link the University’s campuses with Guildford town centre through the deployment of a pilot phase of their e-bikes. The initial phase will increase to 200 bikes and 46 bays by the end of October with the scheme then extending to 300 bikes across 56 bays in Spring 2025. Congratulations to Beryl on this exciting partnership that will create a network of bikes to link the town and University.

My Expert Midwife has been shortlisted for six categories at the 2025 Mother&Baby Awards. ✅ The Mother & Baby Awards recognise and celebrate the top products, stores, and brands, as determined exclusively by the parents who use them. Each shortlisted product is thoroughly evaluated by a panel of mothers and fathers, ensuring that only the best across a diverse range of categories are selected for recognition. Congratulations to the whole team! This is a testament to My Expert Midwife's commitment to quality and innovation.

Join our Investment Director, Fred Ursell, as he hosts a session at Focal’s Demo Day, powered by HSBC Innovation Banking. At the last demo day, participants received over 1,600 investor introductions, making it one of the most effective ways to advance your fundraising efforts. To register to watch, click the link in the comments below.

We are excited to announce a key addition to our leadership team! 🚀   It is a pleasure to introduce Victoria Barber, the newest member of the Pembroke team and our new Sales Director.   Victoria leads our sales and marketing department, bringing a wealth of experience to support current and future investors. Prior to joining us, Victoria worked for TIME Investments, as well as Octopus Investments and LGT.   Welcome to the team Victoria – we are delighted to have you on board!

We recently announced our latest share Offer, seeking to raise £40m with a further £20m overallotment facility. This Offer continues our mission of supporting innovative, high-growth businesses across the UK through the Venture Capital Trust scheme.   We look forward to expanding our portfolio and continuing to provide capital and mentorship to help more disruptive entrepreneurs scale their businesses.   Investing in a VCT has various benefits, including:   ✅ An income tax relief of 30% on the amount invested. ✅ Tax-free dividends and exemption from Capital Gains Tax. ✅ Backing the next generation of Britain’s entrepreneurs.   Read more about the Offer in the comments below. Disclaimer: The value of an investment in Pembroke VCT may go down as well as up, in which case an investor may not get back the amount invested. Past performance and forecasts are not a reliable guide to future results. We recommend all investors seek independent financial advice before making VCT investment decisions.  

Grace Beverley, founder of TALA, has been recognised as one of Vogue Business's 100 Innovators in the entrepreneurs and agitators category. ✅ This inaugural list celebrates those pushing boundaries, reshaping industries and changing the way we view the future of these industries. It is a recognition of those driving innovation and rethinking how business is done. Congratulations to Grace and all the visionaries on this list who are pioneering the ideas that are shaping tomorrow. Link to article in comments below!