An IPO (Initial Public Offering) occurs when a company first sells its shares to the public (to institutional and retail investors), to be traded on an Investment Market, such as the London Stock Exchange or the PLUS Market. A company can choose to come to the market for a number of reasons. Usually they do this to raise new capital through the sale of shares. This capital can be used to fund expansion, make aquisitions, pay-off existing investors or to restructure the company finances.

The companies listed below are looking for private investors before listing on an exchange. By clicking on each opportunity you will be able to view a summary of the company. You can then choose to view the offer document, which will give further details about the company and the offer. If you are interested in making an investment, you can apply for shares on-line through this website.

Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are a specific type of company that often look to raise capital through listing on a stock exchange. VCTs are tax-efficient investment companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. They invest in a range of small higher-risk companies. VCTs are designed specifically for private investors because they offer certain income tax and capital gains tax relief benefits.

The companies listed below are looking for private investors before listing on an exchange. By clicking on each opportunity you will be able to view a summary of the company. You can then choose to view the offer document, which will give further details about the company and the offer. If you are interested in making an investment, you can apply for shares on-line through this website.

Please note that taxation levels, bases and reliefs can be subject to change. The value of tax benefits associated with tax-efficient investments can depend on the circumstances of the individual investor.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) are a specific type of company that often look to raise capital through listing on a stock exchange. New legislation was passed in the UK in January 2007 to allow certain companies to apply for REIT status. They are tax-efficient property investment vehicles, and so can trade at a value more closely reflecting their assets. To qualify, the company must distribute 90% of their profits to investors. The change in legislation was brought about to facilitate retail investment, a model that has existed worldwide for a number of years.

The companies listed below are looking for private investors before listing on an exchange. By clicking on each opportunity you will be able to view a summary of the company. You can then choose to view the offer document, which will give further details about the company and the offer. If you are interested in making an investment, you can apply for shares on-line through this website.

Please note that taxation levels, bases and reliefs can be subject to change. The value of tax benefits associated with tax-efficient investments can depend on the circumstances of the individual investor.

These opportunities offer the investor a range of different options over the medium to long term for managing their money. Each fund and plan offers a solution to a different investment objective, be it capital growth, income generation, diversification or risk management.

The opportunities listed below are looking to raise money through private investors. By clicking on each opportunity you will be able to view a summary of the company. You can then choose to view the offer document, which will give further details about the company and the offer. If you are interested in the offer, you can apply for shares on-line through the All IPO website.

Funds and Plans may be designed to be held for a certain investment period and you should only invest if you do not require access to your funds during this investment period. If you cash in early you may receive back less than the original investment.

Access unlisted investment vehicles (such as non-exchange-traded funds) and invest in early stage companies that are looking to raise money through selling shares. These shares will not be traded on an exchange in the short term and investors may find it difficult to sell or obtain an accurate value for their investment. An early stage company may have a plan to list on a stock exchange at a designated point in the future and by doing so will give investors an opportunity to realise (sell) their investment.

The companies listed below are looking to raise money through private investors. By clicking on each opportunity you will be able to view a summary of the company. You can then choose to view the offer document, which will give further details about the company and the offer. If you are interested in the offer, you can apply for shares on-line through the All IPO website.

These are unquoted securities which may have more risks than quoted securities or shares. Shares in these investments can be non-readily realisable (difficult to sell) at a reasonable price and, in some cases, may be difficult to sell at any price or to obtain an accurate value for your investment.

Some of these unlisted offers may be in EIS (Enterprise Investment Schemes) which are investments in private companies where restrictions may apply to the transfer of these private company securities.

Please ensure that you have thought carefully about your financial position and whether an investment in an unquoted security is right for you before investing. Also ensure you read and fully understand the risk factors and terms and conditions of an offer before investing.

Secondary share issues are a way for a listed company to raise further funds to achieve a business objective such as expansion, an acquisition, or even moving up to a larger exchange (from PLUS to AIM, or AIM to Official List).

The companies listed below are looking to raise funds from private investors. By clicking on each opportunity you will be able to view a summary of the company. You can then choose to view the offer document, which will give further details about the company and the offer. If you are interested in making an investment, you can apply for shares on-line through this website.