Venture Capital in a Changing UK: Budget, Tax & Policy Insights

Tax changes and growth plans pose opportunities and challenges for the venture capital community.

In this course, you will explore the key fiscal and policy changes introduced in the UK Labour government's Autumn Budget and their implications for venture capital (VC) and VC-backed businesses. We’ll examine the impact of the revised capital gains tax (CGT) rates, carried interest taxation, and adjustments to Business Asset Disposal Relief.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. Understand the key tax and regulatory changes introduced in the UK’s Autumn Budget and their specific implications for venture capital and startup investment
2. Evaluate the impact of employment law reforms, National Insurance and minimum wage increases on VC-backed businesses
3. Analyse the government's industrial strategy, including the National Wealth Fund and “Invest 2035” priorities, to identify opportunities for investment and growth