Vespa Capital LLP

Reference number: 487255

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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.

Concerns on the company record

  • Confirmation statement is overdue at Companies House.
Company number
OC337717
Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
2 June 2008 (18 years old)
Registered office
3 St. James's Square, London, SW1Y 4JU, England

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Nigel Derek Hammond LLP designated member Jun 1964 2 Jun 2008
Megan Howell Lester LLP designated member Apr 1976 4 Sep 2008
Thomas Eric Chaloner LLP member Apr 1963 1 Oct 2013
David Forbes LLP member Apr 1983 1 Sep 2020
Khidhr Shafiq LLP member Jun 1987 3 Apr 2023
VESPA CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED Corporate LLP designated member Not published 31 Jul 2008

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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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  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Establishing, operating or winding up a collective investment scheme
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing an unauthorised AIF
  • Managing investments

Limits on what they may do

  • Not to hold client money
    The firm must not hold client money.
  • 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 Vespa Capital LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, Vespa Capital LLP (FRN 487255) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Vespa Capital?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Vespa Capital to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Vespa Capital a scam or clone?
Vespa Capital 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 Vespa Capital's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Vespa Capital's FRN is 487255. You can verify it on the FCA register.