Maven Income and Growth VCT 4 PLC: directors' dealings · United Kingdom · RNS (LSE)

About Maven Income and Growth VCT 4 PLC

Maven Income and Growth VCT 4 PLC is a UK-listed Venture Capital Trust quoted on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 100/250/AIM), in the United Kingdom. It is not a conventional bank or insurer; rather, it is a listed private equity-style vehicle designed to provide investors with long-term capital appreciation and income by backing growth-oriented small businesses. Its investment mandate is to build a diversified portfolio of qualifying UK investments, with a core focus on smaller unquoted companies and a selective exposure to AIM-quoted businesses. The strategy is centered on identifying companies with scalable business models, supporting management teams through growth phases, and realising value through successful exits. ([mavencp.com](https://www.mavencp.com/hubfs/MIG%204%20Annual%20Report%20YE%2031%20Dec%202024%20%283%29_web.pdf)) The company was launched on 26 August 2004. Over time, it evolved through a series of corporate combinations and legacy name changes: it was formerly Aberdeen Growth Opportunities VCT 2 PLC and later incorporated Maven Income and Growth VCT 6 PLC, Maven Income and Growth VCT 2 PLC, Ortus VCT PLC, and Gateway VCT PLC. That history underlines its status as a mature, consolidated VCT franchise rather than a start-up investment vehicle. Its registered office is in Glasgow, Scotland, at Kintyre House, 205 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 2LW. ([mavencp.com](https://www.mavencp.com/investment-opportunities/venture-capital-trusts/maven-income-and-growth-vct-4)) Operationally, Maven VCT 4 invests mainly in smaller UK unquoted companies and selected AIM companies with growth potential. The portfolio is diversified across a wide range of sectors, which is important given the inherently higher risk and lower liquidity associated with small-cap private market assets. The 2024 annual report explains that the board oversees a structured selection, monitoring and realisation process, while the manager is FCA-authorised and responsible for sourcing and managing investments. In competitive terms, the trust benefits from Maven’s regional UK office network and its long-standing expertise in SME investing, giving it access to a broad pipeline of regional opportunities and an established record in supporting entrepreneurial businesses. Maven itself was formed in 2009 after a management buyout of Aberdeen Asset Management’s private equity business and has since grown into one of the UK’s most active SME investors. ([mavencp.com](https://www.mavencp.com/hubfs/MIG%204%20Annual%20Report%20YE%2031%20Dec%202024%20%283%29_web.pdf)) Recent developments reinforce the company’s active investment profile. In January 2025, the broader set of Maven Income and Growth VCTs activated their over-allotment facility, expanding the fundraising capacity to £40 million in response to strong investor demand. In December 2025, Maven VCTs announced an initial £1.5 million investment in FITR, a London-based HealthTech platform serving fitness coaches and professionals. The trust also continues to release regular RNS disclosures, including PDMR and director shareholding notifications, reflecting the governance discipline expected of a listed UK vehicle. ([mavencp.com](https://www.mavencp.com/latest-news/maven-vcts-announce-activation-of-20m-vct-over-allotment-facilities))