Sturgeon Ventures LLP was founded in 1998 as a single family office, which invested in public stock markets around the world as well as private companies. The Partners, love of being involved in the growth and nurturing of private companies, led to the creation of the Incubator. Initially there was no sector focus, incubation was across all sectors, in 1999 a sector specialisation began in financial services.

A London-based company, Authorised and Regulated by the FSA {The Financial Services Authority}, Sturgeon Ventures LLP (FRN # 452811) is the most established FSA Regulatory Incubator/Umbrella in London. Sturgeon Ventures LLP has incubated people and firms since 1999. Incubation allows a firm to build a track record, competency, business processes whilst achieving critical mass.

This service has and is being used by British financial service startups. It has also been widely used by foreign firms, both European and those from the United States, starts ups and established firms wishing to begin regulated investment business in the UK, in a timely manner. the incubation is before and during the time of applying for their own Independent FSA Authorisation. We have references from past and present clients for any future interested clients. A minimum contract is typically for 3-6 months. Our fees are very transparent.

Our database of high net worth qualified investors comprise of qualified professional investors, family trusts and those who have recently sold their own companies and are looking for an investment in which to take an active or passive role.

Seonaid has remained an advisor to the family to date, on their UK and European Private Company investments. As a passive door opener for companies seeking joint venture partners or investment from companies in a similar industry, this has proved a unique asset.

Compared to other 'Regulatory Umbrellas' Sturegeon's team comprise of those from the industry who have themselves been investment managers and corporate financiers a number who have then worked within the regulators and education bodies, further details in our team.

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