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We specialise in providing experienced investors with access to carefully selected, high growth residential property investment opportunities in highly sought after areas across the UK.
 
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Alternative Property Investments for Experienced Investors

Carefully Selected, Well Researched Property Investments

By becoming a member of GCV Invest, our established private investor network for experienced investors, investors can directly and efficiently access UK property investment opportunities with strong underlying asset backing and target returns of of 1.5x money-on-money.

Working closely with our strategic delivery partner, Homes by Carlton, we structure a range of carefully selected, professionally managed residential developments across the UK every year, originated with the goal of delivering superior returns for our investor members. Below are some of our most recent.

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Cathedral Gates
Completed

Cathedral Gates

Sector: Property
Target Sought: £ 400,000
Funds Raised: £ 2,000,000
Investment Type: Equity & Debt
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Middleton Waters
Completed

Middleton Waters

Sector: Property
Target Sought: £ 2,200,000
Funds Raised: £ 7,000,000
Investment Type: Equity & Debt
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The Langtons
Completed

The Langtons

Sector: Property
Target Sought: £ 700,000
Funds Raised: £ 3,000,000
Investment Type: Equity & Debt
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Thorpe Paddocks
Completed

Thorpe Paddocks

Sector: Property
Target Sought: £ 1,000,000
Funds Raised: £ 6,000,000
Investment Type: Equity & Debt
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Portfolio Diversification.
Superior Returns.

Why Invest into Joint Venture Property Investments?

An Alternative way to Diversify your Investment Portfolio

We specialise in identifying residential development investment opportunities in sought-after locations. 

Our joint venture residential development projects are carefully selected for their potential to deliver superior investor returns whilst making a positive social, environmental and economic impact.

For experienced investors, GCV's property investment opportunities offer the following key benefits;

  • Potential for better returns than traditional mainstream property investments
  • Opportunity to co-invest alongside professional and institutional investors
  • An alternative way to build your wealth in a low-interest rate environment
  • Support the delivery of much-needed high-quality new homes and economic growth
Target Returns

25% IRR

Money on Money

1.5x to 2.0x

Investor Members

600+

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Join our Network of 600+ Experienced Investor Members

A private investor network for experienced investors, at GCV we help our members access alternative investment opportunities that can form part of a well-balanced portfolio across our three core asset classes of venture capital, property and private equity. 

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FAQs

Find Out More About Investing in Property with GCV

Should you have any further questions regarding the property investment opportunities we offer at GCV or how to invest with us, you can contact our Investor Relations Team at any point - but we've provided a selection of frequently asked questions below that may be of help.

  • GCV Invest is a Private Investor Network for Experienced Investors, Family Offices, and Institutional Investors.

    We originate and structure investment into Alternative Investment Opportunities including; Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Property transactions.

    Property transactions are Joint Venture Residential Development Opportunities delivered in conjunction with award-winning Regional Housebuilder - Homes by Carlton.

  • GCV Invest was launched to help experienced investors build a more diversified growth-focused investment portfolio.

    To become a GCV Invest client, you must meet the following criteria;

    Be a Family Office, Institutional Investor, HNWI or Sophisticated Investor. Seeking to invest alongside like-minded individuals and connect with the Alternative Investment ecosystem. Looking to deploy over £10k+ in Alternative Investment Opportunities per annum.

    Investment opportunities span three asset classes - Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Property Investment Opportunities.

  • If you would like to join GCV and become part of our Private Investor Network, please contact Dan Smith (Investor Relations Director) - dan.smith@growthcapitalventures.co.uk

    Dan will be happy to discuss our investment approach and help you understand more about our track record and pipeline of investment opportunities.

    Alternatively, you can join online by registering here.

  • There are no joinings fees. Membership of GCV Invest is completely free, giving you access to well researched, carefully selected investment opportunities across asset classes, all with the potential to provide portfolio diversification and superior investment returns.

  • The GCV Investment teams are well networked and use their embedded presence in the key UK property regions. The Property Team has long-standing relationships with landowners and agents through key target regions.

    Opportunities are often introduced on an off-market basis, on the strength of longstanding personal relationships, or by professional advisers who are aware of our expertise and ability to work quickly on Property transactions.

  • The GCV Investment Team target Investment in Joint Venture residential property development projects.  These schemes are identified, researched, and selected by our Property Team in conjunction with our highly experienced delivery partner, Homes by Carlton. Typically transactions are structured where GCV Invest members participate on a deal-by-deal basis, investing between £25k and £250k. With target investor returns on circa 1.5x money on money, usually over a two-year hold period, the JV property investment opportunities provide investors with portfolio diversification combined with positive social and economic impact on a targeted regional level.

  • The GCV Investment Team screen over 50 residential development opportunities per annum and only selects 3 to 5 opportunities for detailed assessment.  From those 3 to 5 opportunities the team will assess each project against carefully selected investment criteria.  The objective is to ensure only the best possible transactions are made available to GCV Invest Members.  The GCV Founders and Investment Team invest personally in each and every Development Project.

  • Yes.  We only consider Investment Opportunities where the Development projects are based in the UK.

    We only invest in projects where we have a deep understanding of the underlying investment opportunity and its potential to deliver the required target returns and positive social, economic, and environmental benefits.

  • There are no upfront fees or membership fees for being part of our investor network, having access to our opportunities or investing in our opportunities.

    For investors, fees are only charged at the point of successful completion of residential development. At this point, 7.5% of the investment gain is charged before funds are provided back to you as an investor.

  • To invest with GCV Invest you must first become a member.  The process is carried out online through the GCV Invest Portal.

    GCV Invest is aimed at Experienced Investors who are comfortable making their own investment decisions and would like to allocate part of their investment portfolio to Alternative Investments.

    The joining process is simple;

    1. Create your Account - Open your online GCV Invest Members Account.

    2. Complete Identification Process - As part of the joining process we will need to verify your identity and carry out Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) checks.  These checks are carried out in real-time and you go through the online application process.

    3. Investor Appropriateness  - The final step in becoming a GCV Investment Member is a short questionnaire to ensure the type of investments GCV provide match your requirements and risk, and return profile.

    Once you've joined, you can access each investment opportunity and build your portfolio of well-researched, carefully selected investment opportunities and track performance on your dedicated Client Account through the GCV Invest Online Portal.

  • Performance update reports on portfolio holdings are provided to GCV Invest Members on a quarterly basis. When an investment is sold, GCV distributes cash proceeds to investors.

    GCV also has a dedicated and secure Investor Portal enabling GCV Invest members to keep track of their portfolio at any time.

If you have a query that is not answered here please leave us a message or visit our insights page.

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Risk Summary

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Due to the potential for losses, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) considers this investment to be high risk.

What are the key risks?

  • You could lose all the money you invest
  • Most investments are shares in start-up businesses or bonds issued by them. Investors in these shares or bonds often lose 100% of the money they invested, as most start-up businesses fail.
  • Checks on the businesses you are investing in, such as how well they are expected to perform, may not have been carried out by the platform you are investing through. You should do your own research before investing.

You won't get your money back quickly

  • Even if the business you invest in is successful, it will likely take several years to get your money back.
  • The most likely way to get your money back is if the business is bought by another business or lists its shares on an exchange such as the London Stock Exchange. These events are not common.
  • Start-up businesses very rarely pay you back through dividends. You should not expect to get your money back this way.
  • Some platforms may give you the opportunity to sell your investment early through a 'secondary market' or 'bulletin board', but there is no guarantee you will find a buyer at the price you are willing to sell.

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

  • Putting all your money into a single business or type of investment for example, is risky. Spreading your money across different investments makes you less dependent on any one to do well. A good rule of thumb is not to invest more than 10% of your money in high-risk investments. Learn more here.

The value of your investment can be reduced

  • If your investment is shares, the percentage of the business that you own will decrease if the business issues more shares. This could mean that the value of your investment reduces, depending on how much the business grows. Most start-up businesses issue multiple rounds of shares.
  • These new shares could have additional rights that your shares don't have, such as the right to receive a fixed dividend, which could further reduce your chances of getting a return on your investment.

You are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong

  • Protection from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), in relation to claims against failed regulated firms, does not cover poor investment performance. Try the FSCS investment protection checker.
  • Protection from the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) does not cover poor investment performance. If you have a complaint against an FCA-regulated platform, FOS may be able to consider it. Learn more about FOS protection here.

If you are interested in learning more about how to protect yourself, visit the FCA's website here.

For further information about investment-based crowdfunding, visit the crowdfunding section of the FCA's website here.
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Growth Capital Ventures (GCV) is backed by funds managed by Maven Capital Partners, one of the UK’s leading private equity and alternative asset managers.