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Octopus Titan VCT
Octopus Titan VCT
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 125 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 Graze, Depop and Zoopla Property Group.
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 115 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.
Octopus Titan VCT ISA is likely to be higher risk than more mainstream stocks and shares ISAs.
Tax treatment
Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and tax rules could 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.
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.
Octopus Titan VCT ISA is likely to be higher risk than more mainstream stocks and shares ISAs.
Tax treatment
Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and tax rules could 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
Taster
An online food delivery platform with a strong portfolio of brands, bringing the street food experience to your door.
Orbex
Launching the first vertical rocket from UK soil using advanced, low carbon, high performance micro-launch rockets.
Permutive
Helps publishers and advertisers make more effective use of their valuable data for targeting, all while keeping it privacy-safe.
By Miles
Using a unique, technology-focused approach to make insurance fairer and cheaper.
Quit Genius
A digital clinic partnering with employers, health plans, pharmacy benefit managers and individuals to help conquer substance addiction.
Performance
| Year to 31 December | Annual total return |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 7.6% |
| 2020 | 7.1% |
| 2021 | 20.3% |
| 2022 | -22.5% |
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 31 December, the VCT’s annual 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 31 December, 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 4 May 2022*
73.9p
Funds Under Management
As at 31 December 2022
£1.1bn
Cumulative dividends paid
Since launch
100p
Number of holdings
As at 31 December 2022
125+
Year end date
31 December
Fund inception
2007
*The Octopus Titan VCT NAV, as at 31 December 2022, was 76.9p. This NAV reflects the recently paid dividend of 3p. You can view the dividend history here.
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.
Fees and charges
If you are investing in the Octopus Titan VCT through a financial adviser, here are two ways we can facilitate fees. For other options view page 32 of the Titan brochure.
Through a financial adviser who charges a one-off fee
You can ask for the one-off fee for the investment advice to be paid on your behalf through the VCT.
Through a financial adviser who charges ongoing fees
Where an investor receives ongoing advice, you can choose to pay your financial adviser a smaller initial fee and ongoing fees for as long as you hold the investment. Both of these fees can be paid on your behalf through the VCT.
| 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) ¹ | Up to 2% | Up to 2% |
| Adviser charges ² | – | 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 December) 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).
Fees and charges
If you are investing in the Octopus Titan VCT through a financial adviser, here are two ways we can facilitate fees.
If you charge a one-off fee
The one off-fee for the investment advice can be paid on your client’s behalf through the VCT.
If you charge ongoing fees
Where your client receives ongoing advice, they can choose to pay you a smaller initial fee and ongoing fees for as long as they hold the investment. Both of these fees can be paid on the investor’s behalf through the VCT.
| 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) ¹ | Up to 2% | Up to 2% |
| Adviser charges ² | – | 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 December) 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 product overview | Download |
| Octopus Titan VCT brochure | Download |
| Octopus Titan VCT Key Information Document | Download |
| Octopus VCT Nominee Service T&Cs | Download |
| Octopus Titan VCT Responsible Investment Policy | Download |
| Octopus Titan VCT supplementary prospectus | 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
Investors can only claim tax relief on VCT investments of up to £200,000 in any single tax year.
Investors can now choose to transfer your existing ISAs into the Octopus Titan VCT ISA.
We’ll deal with your client’s existing ISA provider to manage the ISA transfer.
We can only accept ISA transfers from previous tax years (2021/22 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 (2021/22 or prior).
Related VCT webinars
Hear from the companies a Venture Capital Trust invests in
Duration: 1hour 5mins
Identifying clients who could benefit from a VCT
Duration: 38mins
Contact our team
If you have a question about Octopus Titan VCT or an application,
call us on 0800 316 2067.
If you have a question about an existing VCT, please visit our FAQ page.
We’re here to support you
If you’ve got a question about any of our products or services, please get in touch.
If you have a question about an existing VCT, please visit our FAQ page.