Episode 1 Ventures LLP

Reference number: 604481

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
OC382081
Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
31 January 2013 (13 years old)
Registered office
112 - 116 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1HH, England

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Damien John Patrick Lane LLP designated member Jul 1968 31 Jan 2013
Adrian Eyre Lloyd LLP designated member Dec 1979 31 Jan 2013
Simon Thomas Murdoch (Dr) LLP designated member Jun 1961 31 Jan 2013
Paul Anthony Mcnabb LLP designated member May 1960 1 Dec 2015
Hector Frederic Beckly Mason LLP designated member Oct 1994 1 Oct 2022
Adam Shuaib (Dr) LLP designated member Aug 1993 1 Apr 2025

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Run or oversee funds 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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  • Establishing, operating or winding up a collective investment scheme
  • Managing an unauthorised AIF

Limits on what they may do

  • Venture Capital Business Only
    The firm must not conduct designated investment business other than Venture Capital business.
One supervisory condition set by the FCA

These are conditions the FCA places on the firm itself, covering things like capital it must hold and what it must report. They do not change what the firm may do for you.

  • Small Authorised UK AIFM (Sub-Threshold)
    The total value of assets under management by the firm must not exceed the relevant threshold as set out in Article 3(2) of AIFMD (as determined under Chapter II, section I of the AIFMD level 2 regulation). In the event that the relevant threshold is breached, the firm must submit an application for authorisation as a Full-scope UK AIFM to the FCA

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 Episode 1 Ventures LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, Episode 1 Ventures LLP (FRN 604481) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Episode 1 Ventures?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Episode 1 Ventures to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Episode 1 Ventures a scam or clone?
Episode 1 Ventures 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 Episode 1 Ventures's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Episode 1 Ventures's FRN is 604481. You can verify it on the FCA register.