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Baronsmead Second Venture Trust to Maximise Over-Allotment as Offer Nears Full Subscription

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  • Baronsmead Second Venture Trust’s share offer has attracted over £12 million, nearing full subscription of its initial tranche.
  • The board will fully use the £10 million over-allotment facility, boosting fundraising ahead of the 2 April 2026 allotment.
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Baronsmead Second Venture ( (GB:BMD) ) has shared an announcement.

Baronsmead Second Venture Trust plc has reported strong investor demand for its latest share offer, launched jointly with Baronsmead Venture Trust plc under a prospectus to raise up to £30 million with scope for a further £20 million via over-allotment. The company has already received valid applications exceeding £12 million under its own offer, indicating that the initial tranche is likely to be fully subscribed shortly.

In response, the board intends to utilise in full the £10 million over-allotment facility available to Baronsmead Second Venture Trust, increasing the potential size of its fundraising. The next and final share allotment for the 2025/26 tax year is scheduled for 2 April 2026, underscoring continued capital inflows that should enhance the trust’s capacity to deploy funds into its target portfolio of smaller UK companies.

More about Baronsmead Second Venture

Baronsmead Second Venture Trust plc is a UK-listed venture capital trust that raises funds from private investors to back smaller, growth-oriented companies. Alongside its sister vehicle, Baronsmead Venture Trust plc, it targets tax-efficient investment opportunities under the UK VCT regime, providing diversified exposure to unquoted and smaller quoted businesses.

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