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Octopus AIM VCTs Plan Up to £60m Fundraise via New Share Offer

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  • Octopus AIM VCT 2 and Octopus AIM VCT plan a new ordinary share offer spanning the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 tax years.
  • The VCTs aim to raise up to £30m plus a £30m over-allotment, with the prospectus due mid-January 2026.
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Octopus AIM VCTs Plan Up to £60m Fundraise via New Share Offer

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Octopus AIM VCT 2 ( (GB:OSEC) ) has shared an update.

Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc and Octopus AIM VCT plc plan to launch a new prospectus offer of ordinary shares for subscription across the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 tax years, subject to regulatory approval. The joint fundraising aims to secure up to £30 million with an additional over-allotment capacity of up to £30 million, with the prospectus expected to be published in mid-January 2026 on the Octopus Investments website and the National Storage Mechanism, signaling continued capital-raising efforts to support investment into AIM-quoted growth companies and sustain the trusts’ deployment pipeline for investors.

Spark’s Take on GB:OSEC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:OSEC is a Neutral.

Octopus AIM VCT 2 is experiencing financial challenges, with significant profitability issues and cash flow difficulties. While the balance sheet is strong due to zero debt and substantial equity, the income statement and cash flow concerns weigh heavily on the overall assessment. Technical analysis suggests a bearish trend, further compounded by a very poor P/E ratio. However, the high dividend yield provides some appeal for income-focused investors. Strategic improvements are necessary for a more favorable outlook.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:OSEC stock, click here.

More about Octopus AIM VCT 2

Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc and its sister fund Octopus AIM VCT plc are UK-listed venture capital trusts focused on investing in smaller, growth-oriented companies quoted on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market. They provide investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of early-stage and emerging businesses while offering the tax advantages associated with VCT structures.

Average Trading Volume: 80,506

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

See more data about OSEC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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