Downing Ventures

Downing Ventures is a prestigious and responsible investment management and business finance firm that was established over 35 years ago, in 1986. The company strives to provide profitable and impactful investment opportunities to its clients, thus setting the bar high in the financial industry. Downing Ventures received B Corp certification in September 2022, attesting to its commitment to environmental and social wellbeing, besides financial growth. With over 200 dedicated staff members spread across four European offices, Downing manages assets worth £1.9bn as of March 2023.

Downing Ventures specializes in several areas including public markets and private markets, and provides various products including Inheritance Tax Solutions, Listed Funds, and Bonds. With its Inheritance Tax Solutions, investors can potentially become eligible for full inheritance tax (IHT) relief after only two years of investing in business relief (BR) qualifying companies. Further, the Downing Bond platform offers investors an opportunity to lend to businesses in sectors of their preference, with potential returns typically ranging between 5.5% - 7.5% p.a. Additionally, the company's Downing Fund Managers offer specialized portfolios that seek to provide attractive long-term returns. Its products also include the Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust, which focuses on providing sustainable returns by investing in diversified portfolios of hydro, solar, wind, and other infrastructure assets across the UK and Northern Europe.

As a certified B Corporation, Downing Ventures is dedicated to a ‘triple bottom line’ of people, planet, and profit. The company firmly believes that putting ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria at the core of its operations enhances its returns. Furthermore, Downing Ventures believes in the power of investors as providers of debt and equity in achieving net environmental gain, positive societal outcomes, and ensuring investments are well governed. Therefore, choosing to invest with Downing Ventures should be viewed as a responsible, profitable, and impactful financial decision.

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