Earlybird Venture Capital UK Limited

Reference number: 1033871

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Corvus Group (UK Administration) Limited Reference number: 1013000 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Earlybird Venture Capital UK Limited (FRN 1033871) is an AR of Corvus Group (UK Administration) Limited (FRN 1013000). When you use Earlybird Venture Capital UK's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Earlybird Venture Capital UK, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Also trades as
  • Earlybird Venture Capital

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
EARLYBIRD VENTURE CAPITAL UK LTD
Company number
14283198
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
8 August 2022 (4 years old)
Registered office
C/O Richard Riley & Associates 22 Hampden House, Monument Business Park, Chalgrove, Oxfordshire, OX44 7RW, England
Nature of business
  • Financial management (SIC 70221)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Christian Nagel (Dr) Director May 1961 10 Aug 2022
Ayush Jain Director May 1992 8 Jan 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Corvus Group (UK Administration) Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Earlybird Venture Capital UK Limited FCA authorised?
Earlybird Venture Capital UK Limited (FRN 1033871) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Earlybird Venture Capital UK?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Earlybird Venture Capital UK Limited (FRN 1033871) is an AR of Corvus Group (UK Administration) Limited (FRN 1013000). When you use Earlybird Venture Capital UK's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Earlybird Venture Capital UK, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Earlybird Venture Capital UK?
Protection works through Corvus Group (UK Administration) Limited, the principal firm responsible for Earlybird Venture Capital UK's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Earlybird Venture Capital UK a scam or clone?
Earlybird Venture Capital 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 Earlybird Venture Capital UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Earlybird Venture Capital UK's FRN is 1033871. You can verify it on the FCA register.