THE PIONEER OF REGULATORY INCUBATION

A WELL ESTABLISHED REGULATORY HOSTING SOLUTION

Welcome to Sturgeon Ventures

Sturgeon Ventures is the longest established Regulatory Incubator and Pioneer of Wholesale/Institutional Solutions for Regulatory Incubation, having coined the phrase in 2001.

Sturgeon Ventures created the first Appointed Representative Firm for the wholesale industry under the branding of Regulatory Incubation in 2005.

Sturgeon Ventures is a creative solutions provider for start-up firms in the wholesale and / or institutional financial services industry in the UK for established companies including overseas firms moving to the United Kingdom (UK) to set up a subsidiary needing an interim or long-term solution from 3 months to + 10 years.

Our pillars include, corporate finance, 3rd party fund raising, advising UK or offshore funds, family offices and or portfolio management for segregated managed accounts or alternative investment fund management (AIFM) solutions for strategies such as venture capital, private equity or other alternative investments. Sturgeon Ventures also offers carbon emission purchasing for corporates.

A strong and experienced regulatory hosting team brings entrepreneurial flare to achieving each organisation’s goals.

Founded in 1998, Sturgeon Ventures is Authorised and Regulated by the FCA and is a Registered Investment Advisor with the SEC since 2013.

Our sister company Sturgeon Compliance Services can assist with direct FCA applications in our specialist areas. Newly and existing directly FCA Authorised firms we can support you with ongoing compliance monitoring advice and programmes, using our Reg Tech solutions.

Our philosophy is to provide world class advice and solutions that create lasting authentic relationships.

20 Years of Stories from some of Sturgeon's clients

How Sarah Whitehead found us – she is now a Partner and Chief Compliance Officer and Internal Counsel

Until 2005, the Appointed Representative concept was used primarily by IFAs and Insurance companies to promote their products to Ordinary Retail Clients only.

Sturgeon pioneered the use of the wholesale Appointed Representative for Corporate Finance, 3rd Party Marketing and other wholesale Advising and Arranging.

What Sets Us Apart?

Privately Owned Since 1998
100% Female Owned
Women in Finance Charter
Pioneer of Regulatory Incubation
Small Registered AIFM since 2014
Supporter of the Stewardship Code