Publication of Prospectus

Ventus VCT plc

Ventus 2 VCT plc

20 November 2013

Publication of Prospectus & Circular

The Boards of Ventus VCT plc and Ventus 2 VCT plc ("the Companies") are pleased to announce that the Companies have issued a prospectus and circular relating to a joint offer for subscription for D shares to raise up to £20 million in aggregate split equally between the Companies, following approval from the UK Listing Authority.

The offer is now open and will close on 4 April 2014 for the 2013/2014 tax year and on 30 May 2014 for the 2014/2015 tax year, or earlier if it is fully subscribed or later at the discretion of the Boards.

The prospectus will be available from:

· The City Partnership (UK) Limited, Thistle House, 21 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DF

· RAM Capital Partners LLP, 10 Furnival Street, London, EC4A 1HY

· The Companies' website at www.ventusvct.com

A copy of the prospectus and the circular will shortly be submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will be available to the public for viewing online at the following web site address: http://www.hemscott.com/nsm.do.

Enquiries should be directed to Doreen Nic at The City Partnership (UK) Limited on 0131 243 7215.