Advent International Ltd

Reference number: 161768

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When adventinternational.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7333 0800 is
  • Who else gives the postcode SW1E 5LB
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Other names (1)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • Advent International Plc Former name: A name it was registered under before.

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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.
  • Manage or trade investments 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.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
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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

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 February 1989 (37 years old)
Registered office
160 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5LB, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of venture and development capital companies (SIC 64303)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Justin Alexander Nuccio Director Mar 1971 26 Jun 2012 34 other companies
Susan Anne Gentile Director Feb 1967 1 Dec 2022 None
Johanna Katharina Barr Director Apr 1980 1 Jan 2025 1 other company
Nicolas Olivier Chavanne Director Aug 1976 1 Jan 2025 None
Simon Mark Powell Secretary Not published 19 Dec 2009 –

Other companies run by these 4 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies
35
closed down
9
are FCA-registered
3

In the full report: all 35 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 4 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 3 on the FCA register, including one no longer authorised
  • All 23 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Advent International’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

2019

3 December 2019

  • Changed its registered name from "Advent International Plc"

FCA register

2016

31 December 2016

  • Advent International, L.P. took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1989

1 February 1989

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

1901

1 January 1901

  • Regulated by the Investment Management Regulatory Organisation from this date

FCA register

In the full report: all 49 events

  • All 49 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 38
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Firms connected to Advent International

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Advent International. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firm
1
share a director
1
share its postcode
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: shared directors (1), the same postcode (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
  • 2 past links through former directors
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Firms like Advent International

Other firms of the same type (financial adviser), nearest first.

In London

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  • 35 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 49 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Advent International Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Advent International Ltd (FRN 161768) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Advent International’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7333 0800 and the website adventinternational.com for Advent International. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Advent International a scam or clone?
Advent International is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Advent International?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Advent International to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Advent International?
Advent International is owned by Advent International, L.P., which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 31 December 2016.
Who runs Advent International?
Companies House lists 4 directors of Advent International: Justin Alexander Nuccio, Susan Anne Gentile, Johanna Katharina Barr and Nicolas Olivier Chavanne.
How long has Advent International been in business?
The company was formed on 1 February 1989, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does Advent International use any other names?
It has previously used the name Advent International Plc.

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