Octopus AIM VCT PLC is a venture capital trust specializing in investments in AIM or PLUS quoted companies. The firm focuses on early-stage and growth capital investments, typically targeting companies with strong business ideas and significant growth potential. It primarily invests in sectors such as building materials, pharmaceuticals, software development, and battery technology. The firm is interested in UK-based companies and requires a minimum investment of £0.005 million ($0.005 million). The fund seeks to allocate approximately 80 percent of its funds to qualifying investments in companies quoted on AIM or OFEX and the balance of 20 percent to non-qualifying Investments. The typical investment horizon is at least five years, with exit strategies including public market sales.