Novastar Ventures Limited

Reference number: 922790

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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
12230248
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
27 September 2019 (6 years old)
Registered office
21-27 Lambs Conduit Street, London, WC1N 3GS, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Fund management activities (SIC 66300)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Steven Robert Beck Director Aug 1959 27 Sep 2019
Andrew Bruce Carruthers Director Nov 1966 27 Sep 2019
Kim Sze Tan Director Feb 1955 16 Dec 2019
Shohei Yamada Director Jan 1985 10 Nov 2023
Winnie Zesiro Operu Director Jan 1989 6 Mar 2025
Nghi Thuy Tran Secretary Not published 27 Sep 2019

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · Manage or trade investments · 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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  • 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.
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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
  • 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 Novastar Ventures Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Novastar Ventures Limited (FRN 922790) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Novastar Ventures?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Novastar Ventures to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Novastar Ventures a scam or clone?
Novastar 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 Novastar Ventures's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Novastar Ventures's FRN is 922790. You can verify it on the FCA register.