Octopus Second AIM VCT plc

29 January 2010

VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL

In conformity with the Transparency Directive's provisions we would like to
notify the market of the following:

Octopus Second AIM VCT plc's capital as at 29 January 2010 consists of
46,101,840 Ordinary shares with a nominal value of 5p each. Octopus Second AIM
VCT plc holds 3,549,398 Ordinary shares in Treasury.

Therefore, the total number of voting rights in Octopus Second AIM VCT plc is
42,552,442 (the 'Figure').

The Figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations
by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in,
or a change to their interest in, Octopus Second AIM VCT plc under the FSA's
Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

For further enquiries, please contact:

Celia Whitten, Company Secretary
Octopus Investments Limited Tel:  020 7710 2800


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