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Northern VCTs report June NAV

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026

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The NAV increases across the three VCTs reflect positive portfolio performance and successful realisations, which may support investor confidence and share prices. The new investments in AI-focused companies signal continued deployment of capital in growth sectors, potentially enhancing future returns.

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Northern 2 VCT PLC PLC, Northern 2 VCT PLC PLC, and Northern Trust PLC, all managed by Mercia Fund Management Limited, released their unaudited net asset values (NAV) as at 30 June 2026. Northern 2 VCT PLC reported NAV per share of 88.5 pence (up from 85.1 pence at 31 March 2026), Northern 2 VCT PLC reported 56.7 pence (up from 54.6 pence), and Northern Trust reported 60.1 pence (up from 57.8 pence). During the quarter, each VCT made two new investments: in Fifth Dimension AI, a software company providing decision-intelligence tools for real estate, and Flok Health, a digital healthcare company providing AI-enabled physiotherapy services. They also made additional investments in existing portfolio companies and realised several investments, including partial sales of Pure Pet Food and sales of AIM-quoted holdings such as Netcall, Pebble Beach Systems, ECO Animal Health, Synectics, Velocity Composites, CellBxHealth, and Sorted Holdings. The VCTs issued new shares under the final allotment of the 2025/26 fundraise, raising gross proceeds of £18.2 million for Northern 2 VCT PLC, £10.0 million for Northern 2 VCT PLC, and £14.1 million for Northern Trust. The VCTs maintain approval by HM Revenue & Customs under Section 274 of the Income Tax Act 2007.

70 Northern Trust invested in Flok Health
70 Northern 2 VCT PLC realised investments
70 Northern Trust realised investments
60 Northern 2 VCT PLC invested in
60 Northern Trust invested in
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Reported NAV per share of 88.5 pence, up from 85.1 pence. Made new investments and raised £18.2 million in new capital.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Reported NAV per share of 60.1 pence, up from 57.8 pence. Made new investments and raised £14.1 million in new capital.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 55.0
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Parent company of the fund manager; benefits from increased assets under management and successful fundraises.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Manages the three VCTs; responsible for investment decisions and reporting.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Received new investments from all three VCTs, totaling approximately £3 million, supporting its AI software for real estate.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Received new investments from all three VCTs, totaling approximately £3 million, supporting its AI-enabled physiotherapy services.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Partially sold by all three VCTs, generating proceeds above carrying value and original cost.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 60.0
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AIM-quoted investment sold by Northern 2 VCT PLC, generating proceeds of £626,000.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Regulatory body; VCTs maintain approval under Section 274 of the Income Tax Act 2007.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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AIM-quoted investment sold by Northern 2 VCT PLC, generating proceeds of £224,000.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Partially sold by Northern 2 VCT PLC, generating proceeds of £828,000.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Partially sold by Northern 2 VCT PLC, generating proceeds of £353,000.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Sold by Northern 2 VCT PLC and Northern 2 VCT PLC, generating proceeds of £119,000 and £161,000 respectively.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Sold by all three VCTs, generating proceeds of £42,000 each.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Sold by all three VCTs, with no sale proceeds reported, indicating a write-off.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 30.0
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