Apax Partners UK Ltd

Reference number: 119175

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01342446
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
6 December 1977 (48 years old)
Registered office
1 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7LX, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Stephen John Kempen Director Jul 1974 18 Jul 2008
Ralf Gruss Director Apr 1972 24 Jul 2012
Salim Nathoo Director Mar 1971 28 Aug 2018
Bharat Patel Director Sep 1963 17 Apr 2023

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.

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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • Venture Capital Business Only
    The firm must not conduct designated investment business other than Venture Capital business.

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 4 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Alan Patricof Associates Ltd
  • Apax Partners & Company Ventures Ltd
  • Apax Partners & Co Ventures Ltd
  • Apax Partners Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Apax Partners UK Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Apax Partners UK Ltd (FRN 119175) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Apax Partners UK?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Apax Partners UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Apax Partners UK a scam or clone?
Apax Partners UK is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Apax Partners UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Apax Partners UK's FRN is 119175. You can verify it on the FCA register.