Foresight Technology VCT

A diversified portfolio of early-stage companies commercialising innovative technologies to address some of the world’s greatest challenges.

¹As at 31 March 2025

²As at 30 June 2025

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Overview

What is the Foresight Technology VCT fund?

Foresight Technology VCT (“FWT VCT") offers investors the opportunity to gain exposure to an exciting portfolio of early-stage companies, developing disruptive technologies with high growth potential.

The fund is managed by our award-winning Private Equity team, drawing on Foresight Group’s 40+ years of experience investing in early-stage and growth-stage companies, and leverages the expertise of a network of technical and industry advisors to make more informed investment decisions.

What problems are being addressed?

The Fund’s portfolio companies address global challenges including resource scarcity, aging populations and increasing geopolitical tensions. Solutions to these problems require radical technical innovation including both hardware and software. The companies developing these solutions are often referred to as ‘deep technology’ companies.

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31 March Year End
July Annual Report & Accounts Published
30 September Half Year
December Interim Report & Accounts Published
September Annual General Meeting

Board of Directors

Ernie Richardson

Chair

Tim Dowlen

Non-Executive Director

Carol Thompson

Non-Executive Director

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Featured portfolio companies

Audioscenic

Sector: 3D audio technology

Year of investment: 2020

Forefront RF Ltd

Sector: Technology and manufacturing

Year of investment: 2021

Refeyn

Sector: Mass photometry

Year of exit: 2025

How do I sell my shares?

What are share buybacks?

VCTs are considered long term investments. Once the minimum five-year holding period has lapsed, there should be no tax penalties for investors who sell their VCT shares.

The most common way investors sell their Foresight Technology VCT shares is through a share buyback.

Share buybacks allow existing Foresight Technology VCT shareholders to sell their shares back to the VCT at a small discount* to their Net Asset Value (NAV). The NAV is the combined value of all the assets owned by Foresight Technology VCT after deducting the value of its liabilities.

*(approximately 5%, and subject to the buyback policy of the VCT)

When can I participate in a share buyback?

VCTs are restricted from time to time in trading their own shares. This is known as a closed period as set out in the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and becomes effective prior to the publication of the company year end and interim results.

The closed period for Foresight Technology VCT is from 1 April until the announcement of the annual results towards the end of July and from 1 October until the announcement of the interim results towards the end of November.

How do I access the share buyback scheme?

To simplify the share buyback process, Foresight have partnered with Redmayne Bentley. Please click the button below to be redirected to Redmayne Bentley’s website for more information on how to sell your Foresight Technology VCT shares via the share buyback scheme.

Foresight cannot provide investment advice and as a result cannot assess the suitability of any transaction you make. We recommend Shareholders seek advice from a regulated financial adviser.

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FAQs

How do I submit my application?

The easiest way to submit an application into the fund is through our online portal available for advisers. If you have never logged into the portal please contact clientonboarding@foresightgroup.eu and the team will send you a login link.

Under ‘Applications’ on the left-hand panel, you can submit an application for each open retail fund.
You will be required to complete most sections, anything in red is a mandatory field.
Once you have completed all relevant sections, click ‘Email Form to Investor’.
The investor will then receive an email informing them that an application has started on their behalf.
The investor must click on the ‘Complete application’ link, check over the details on the form, tick the investor signature box then click 'Return form to Adviser' (the investor will not need a login link to the portal to complete this).
You will then receive an email to finalise the application and submit it. You can view your pending and submitted applications under Home.
You will receive an acknowledgement email once the application has been processed.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email us at clientonboarding@foresightgroup.eu. Please note the portal is currently only available for advisers.

How do I request for a replacement share certificate?

If you have lost your share certificate and require a replacement, you can notify Foresight's investor relations team on 020 3667 8181 or at investorrelations@foresightgroup.eu who will notify the registrar, Computershare, on your behalf.

Computershare will send you an indemnity form to complete and return. They will also notify you of any applicable fees payable, prior to issuing you with a replacement share certificate.

How do I update my dividend preference?

Foresight Technology VCT Plc pays dividends directly to your bank account, there is no option to reinvest dividends.

Should you wish to update your bank details, please complete this form and return it directly to Computershare or to Foresight's investor relations team at investorrelations@foresightgroup.eu.

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Important Information

Capital is at risk. The value of an investment, and any income from it can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the full amount they invest. Venture Capital Trusts (“VCTs”) should be considered longer-term investments and may be higher risk and more difficult to realise than an investment in listed securities. Investments will be made in small unquoted companies, which carry a higher risk than many other forms of investment. These investments will be illiquid and may expose you to a significant risk of losing all of the money you invest. Tax reliefs are dependent on the VCT maintaining its qualifying status and on investors’ individual circumstances. Current tax rules are subject to change. If a VCT loses its qualifying status, tax advantages will be withdrawn from that point. VCTs usually trade at a discount to their net asset value.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Foresight Group LLP does not provide investment, legal, tax or other advice and the information on this website should not be construed as such. We recommend investors seek advice from a regulated financial adviser.

Investors should only invest in Foresight VCTs on the basis of information contained in the applicable Documentation (including any Brochure, Fund Prospectus, Offer Documents, Key Information Documents and Disclosure Documentation) or Terms and Conditions of Investment as appropriate.

Please refer to our Risk Warnings page for full general and specific risk information.

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