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Key Information Documents

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KID Report – Make To Rent

KID Report – Fuel Ventures VCT

Fuel Ventures VCT Prospectus: Fuel Ventures

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Correct use of the FCA Logo

Sturgeon Ventures
February 14, 2024

FCA Logo is never to be used in branding by FCA Regulated Firms, their Appointed Representative Firms or any other associated company.

Consumer Duty and Corporate Finance – is there an impact?

Sturgeon Ventures
January 16, 2024

Consumer duty refers to the responsibility of consumers to make informed and ethical choices when it comes to purchasing goods and services. It encompasses the idea that consumers should consider the impact of their consumption habits on society, the environment, and other stakeholders.

History of Rainbows

Sturgeon Ventures
January 15, 2024

Why should we care, it’s just a little education, whilst pondering about why 15th January is called Blue Monday, I thought why the rainbow is a symbol of hope… and the educational piece came about.

Crosslight Advice – Impact Report 2023

Sturgeon Ventures
October 26, 2023

Sturgeon Ventures supports Crosslight Advice and Seonaid Mackenzie is a trustee, this charity is having an impact on our society during these times of hardship www.crosslightadvice.org.

A very exciting development – FCA launches Permanent Digital Sandbox

Sturgeon Ventures
July 25, 2023

Sturgeon Ventures recently read that the FCA has launched a permanent Digital Sandbox for those involved in a variety of related themes, including – banking, payments, pensions and wholesale sell and buy-sides.

HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter Annual Review 2022 publication

Sturgeon Ventures
March 22, 2023

Sturgeon Ventures is pleased to share the latest press release from The Women in Finance Charter Annual Review 2022 and proud to say it has been a signatory to the Charter since its inception in July 2016.

The Evolution of Mid-market Sustainability-linked Loans

Sturgeon Ventures
March 14, 2023

Sturgeon Ventures likes to share great articles on important topics for our industry. See below for a recent article from Osborne Clarke on the issues around sustainable ESG performance or specific ESG-linked activities.

Sturgeon Ventures Start-up Consultancy of year year 2023

Start-up Compliance Consultancy Firm of the Year – UK

Sturgeon Ventures
February 19, 2023

Sturgeon Ventures are pleased to announce that they have won the recent Lawyers Worldwide Awards 2023 for Start-up Compliance Consultancy Firm of the Year – UK.

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Global venture capital trends with Seonaid Mackenzie

On this episode of the Guernsey Finance Podcast, Seonaid Mackenzie, Founder of Sturgeon Ventures LLP, discusses the rise of venture capital (VC) in recent years and identifies – and subsequently analyses – the trends in the VC market.



Risk summary for non-readily realisable securities which are shares

Last updated: 23 January 2024

Estimated reading time: 2 min

Due to the potential for losses, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) considers this investment to be high risk.

What are the key risks?

1 – You could lose all the money you invest

If the business you invest in fails, you are likely to lose 100% of the money you invested. Most start-up businesses fail.

2 – You are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong

Protection from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), in relation to claims against failed regulated firms, does not cover poor investment performance. Try the FSCS investment protection checker here or via the following URL link: https://www.fscs.org.uk/check/investment-protection-checker/.

Protection from the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) does not cover poor investment performance. If you have a complaint against an FCA-regulated firm, FOS may be able to consider it. Learn more about FOS protection here or via the following URL link: https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/consumers.

3 – You won’t get your money back quickly

Even if the business you invest in is successful, it may take several years to get your money back. You are unlikely to be able to sell your investment early.

The most likely way to get your money back is if the business is bought by another business or lists its shares on an exchange such as the London Stock Exchange. These events are not common.

If you are investing in a start-up business, you should not expect to get your money back through dividends. Start-up businesses rarely pay these.

4 – Don’t put all your eggs in one basket

Putting all your money into a single business or type of investment, for example, is risky. Spreading your money across different investments makes you less dependent on anyone to do well.

A good rule of thumb is not to invest more than 10% of your money in high-risk investments. Read more about it here or via the following URL link: https://www.fca.org.uk/investsmart/5-questions-ask-you-invest.

5 – The value of your investment can be reduced

The percentage of the business that you own will decrease if the business issues more shares. This could mean that the value of your investment reduces, depending on how much the business grows. Most start-up businesses issue multiple rounds of shares.

These new shares could have additional rights that your shares don’t have, such as the right to receive a fixed dividend, which could further reduce your chances of getting a return on your investment.

If you are interested in learning more about how to protect yourself, visit the FCA’s website here or via the following URL link: https://www.fca.org.uk/investsmart.

Please find the PDF version here.