Acceler8 Ventures PLC First Day of Dealings (5838F)

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RNS Number : 5838F

Acceler8 Ventures PLC

19 July 2021

19 July 2021

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Acceler8 Ventures Plc

First Day of Dealings

Acceler8 Ventures Plc, (LSE: AC8, "AC8", or the "Company") the Jersey-based acquisition company, announces the admission of its entire share capital to trading on the London Stock Exchange. Admission will take place and dealing will commence at 8.00 a.m. today under the ticker AC8 and ISIN JE00BNG2DL20.

AC8 was established in 2021 to undertake one or more investment and / or acquisition opportunities of businesses operating within the UK or internationally across certain sectors. These include gaming, media and entertainment, software and technology, industrials and business services.

The Company raised GBP750,000 to support AC8's initial M&A search and diligence activities, in pursuit of its first transaction.

AC8 is led by David Williams as Non-Executive Chairman. Giles Willits is also a Non-Executive Director. Both have substantial experience in executing accelerated buy-and-build growth strategies.

The Company's Prospectus is available to view on its website at www.acceler8.ventures

David Williams , Non-Executive Chairman, commented:

"We see a number of opportunities to acquire and develop businesses, domestically and internationally. A London listed vehicle provides us with access to capital to fund acquisitions and offers target company vendors a credible and attractive transaction alternative to private capital."

Enquiries :

 
 Tessera Investment Management 
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 Tony Morris                      [phone] 
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 Meare Consulting 
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 Adrian Duffield                  [phone] 
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