Octopus Titan VCT
Backing Britain’s brightest businesses
Octopus Titan VCT
Backing Britain’s brightest businesses
Octopus Titan VCT invests in tech-enabled businesses with high growth potential. Managed by one of Europe’s most experienced investment teams, it currently has a portfolio of over 80 early-stage companies operating in a diverse range of sectors.
We’ve backed some of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs, including the founders of Zoopla Property Group, Secret Escapes and graze.com.
Reasons to invest
Annual dividend target
Octopus Titan VCT targets a dividend of 5p per year, plus special dividends if portfolio companies are sold at a significant profit.
Proven management
We work with the companies we back to make their success more likely, whether that’s taking a seat on the board, helping them expand overseas or introducing them to industry experts.
Established and diversified
A portfolio of over 80 early-stage, unlisted tech-enabled companies across a wide variety of industries.
Tax reliefs
Income tax relief equal to 30% of the amount invested up to the first £200,000 of investment.
Tax-free capital gains and dividends.
Risks to bear in mind
Capital at risk
The value of an investment, and income from it can fall as well as rise. Investors could end up getting back less than they put in.
Tax treatment
Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change in the future.
Volatility and liquidity
VCT shares could fall or rise in value more than other shares listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. They may also be harder to sell.
VCT qualification status
Tax reliefs depend on the VCT maintaining its qualifying status.
Meet our fund managers
Hear from the people who manage the Octopus Titan VCT portfolio on what makes a great VCT company.
Portfolio companies
Big Health
Watch an interview with the CEO of Big Health, who are looking to help millions back to good mental health.
AudioTelligence
Watch an interview with the CEO of AudioTelligence, who are using technology to solve hearing problems.
Bought By Many
Insurance designed by pet owners for pet owners.
Quit Genius
A digital clinic for beating addictive behaviour.
Depop
Leading a new trend in fashion sales.
Elvie
Taking women’s tech out of the dark ages.
myTomorrows
Improving access to drugs in development.
WaveOptics
Looking to the future of augmented reality.
Performance
| Year to 31 December | Annual total return |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 4.1% |
| 2017 | 3.7% |
| 2018 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 7.6% |
| 2020 | 7.1% |
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results and may not be repeated. Please note, the net asset value (NAV) per share may be higher than the share price, which is the price you may get for shares on the secondary market.
The performance information above shows the total return of Octopus Titan VCT for the last five years to 30 June, the VCT’s interim accounting period. The annual total return for Octopus Titan VCT is calculated from the movement in NAV (the combined value of all the assets owned by the VCT after deducting the value of its liabilities) over the year to 30 June, with any dividends paid over that year then added back. The revised figure is divided by the NAV at the start of that year to get the annual total return. The performance shown is net of all ongoing fees and costs.
Fund highlights
Net Asset Value (NAV)
As at 29 March 2021
104.0p
Funds Under Management (FUM)
As at 30 June 2020
£906m
Cumulative dividends
Since launch
79.0p
Number of holdings
As at 30 June 2020
80+
Year end date
31 December
Fund inception
2007
Fund updates
Dividend history
View the dividend history for shareholders in Octopus Titan VCT, dating back to 2009.
Shareholder information
See the announcements and reports for shareholders in Octopus Titan VCT, and find relevant contact information.
Who could benefit from VCTs?
Our VCT client planning scenarios can help you develop strong investment strategies for your clients.
Fees and charges
We can facilitate fees in four ways. For a full breakdown of the four fees and charges please see page 26 of our Titan Brochure.
One-off fee on investment
Where an investor receives one-off investment advice, we can facilitate a one-off payment through the VCT.
Ongoing fees on investment
Where an investor receives ongoing advice, we can facilitate a smaller initial fee and ongoing fees through the VCT for as long as the investor holds the investment.
| Advised (initial only) | Advised (initial and ongoing) | ||
| Upfront charges | Initial fee (to Octopus) | 3% | 3% |
| Adviser charges | Up to 4.5% | Up to 2.5% | |
| Ongoing annual charges | Effective annual management charge (to Octopus) | Up to 2% | Up to 2% |
| Adviser charges¹ | – | Up to 0.5% | |
| Performance fees² | On excess net performance fee | 20% | 20% |
1. Ongoing adviser charges can only be paid for a maximum of seven years after the investment date. If an investor chooses to pay their adviser less than the maximum amount shown, Octopus Titan VCT will use the money left over to buy more shares for the investor.
2. We want our investments to do what we say they will. When the performance of the companies we invest in exceeds expectations, we think it’s fair to take a performance fee of 20% on all future gains. In order to do so the NAV plus cumulative dividends of the Octopus Titan VCT at the year end (31 October) must exceed the previous highest NAV plus cumulative dividends (net of performance fee already taken), Octopus will charge a 20% performance fee on the excess. For full details on the performance fee and other fees please see the prospectus and Key Information Document (KID).
Key documents
| Octopus Titan VCT Prospectus | Download |
| Octopus Titan VCT Supplementary Prospectus | Download |
| Octopus Titan VCT Supplementary Prospectus 2 | Download |
| Octopus Titan VCT brochure | Download |
| Octopus Titan VCT product overview | Download |
| Octopus Titan VCT Key Information Document | Download |
| Octopus VCT Nominee Service T&Cs | Download |
How to invest
Lump-sum investment
Minimum investment is £3,000.
Investors can only claim tax relief on VCT investments of up to £200,000 in any single tax year.
Investors can choose to invest a one-off amount via bank transfer, cheque or banker’s draft.
We will allot investors’ VCT shares at the next available allotment date.
ISA transfer
Minimum investment is £3,000.
You can only claim tax relief on VCT investments of up to £200,000 in any single tax year.
You can now choose to transfer your existing ISAs into the Octopus Titan VCT ISA.
We’ll deal with your existing ISA provider to manage the ISA transfer.
We can only accept ISA transfers from previous tax years (2019/20 or prior).
How to invest
Lump-sum investment
Minimum investment is £3,000.
You can only claim tax relief on VCT investments of up to £200,000 in any single tax year.
You can choose to invest a one-off amount via bank transfer, cheque or banker’s draft.
We will allot your VCT shares at the next available allotment date.
ISA transfer
Minimum investment is £3,000.
You can only claim tax relief on VCT investments of up to £200,000 in any single tax year.
You can now choose to transfer your existing ISAs into the Octopus Titan VCT ISA.
We’ll deal with your existing ISA provider to manage the ISA transfer.
We can only accept ISA transfers from previous tax years (2018/19 or prior).
Related VCT webinars
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Duration: 1hour 48mins
Octopus Titan VCT fundraise launch
Duration: 1hour 3mins
Octopus Apollo VCT fundraise launch
Duration: 52mins
Planning opportunities for clients who own a business
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If you’ve got a question about any of our products or services, please get in touch.
Contact our team
Got a question?
Call us at 0800 316 2067