SPARK Venture Management Limited

Reference number: 147593

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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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Also trades as
  • Spark Ventures

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02454345
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 December 1989 (36 years old)
Registered office
62 Dean Street, London, W1D 4QF, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of venture and development capital companies (SIC 64303)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Andrew David Norman Betton Director Apr 1971 4 Jun 2007
Thomas Alfred Teichman Director Nov 1947 4 Jun 2007
Andrew David Norman Betton Secretary Not published 19 May 2011

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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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  • 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.

Previously registered as

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

  • Quester Capital Management Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is SPARK Venture Management Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, SPARK Venture Management Limited (FRN 147593) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with SPARK Venture Management?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about SPARK Venture Management to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is SPARK Venture Management a scam or clone?
SPARK Venture Management 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 SPARK Venture Management's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
SPARK Venture Management's FRN is 147593. You can verify it on the FCA register.