Many of the world's most exciting businesses are not yet listed on a stock exchange, but that doesn't mean investors can't get exposure to this part of the universe. A number of investment trusts have holdings in unlisted (also known as unquoted) companies, giving you plenty of options as we discuss in this article.While venture capital trusts and specialist private equity vehicles tend to focus p

It is testament to the flexibility of investment trusts that they can offer exposure to such a diverse collection of potential investments. Beyond the standard form of listed companies they offer more niche interests which span from private equity to wind farms and even loans to shipping companies.All of this means investors can access income from a variety of different sources beyond traditional