HMRC: Number of VCTs raising funds falling despite booming inflows

38 VCTs raised funds in 2016-17

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The number of venture capital trusts (VCTs) raising capital in the 2016-17 tax year dropped to a ten-year low, according to the latest data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

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