Ev Private Equity Ltd

Reference number: 452116

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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 evpe.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01224 628280 is
  • Who else gives the postcode AB10 1YP
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Other names (2)

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

  • Energy Ventures Ltd Former name
  • Energy Ventures Former trading name

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

Limits on what they may do

  • Venture Capital Business Only
    The firm must not conduct designated investment business other than Venture Capital business.
  • CAD exemption
    Unable to carry on any investment services and activities (to which MifID applies) on a regular basis except reception and transmission of orders in relation to one or more financial instruments or investment advice.

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 number
SC298915
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
15 March 2006 (20 years old)
Registered office
4 Albyn Terrace, Aberdeen, AB10 1YP, Scotland
Nature of business
  • Activities of venture and development capital companies (SIC 64303)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Per Christian Bildtsen Director Jan 1971 18 Apr 2006 None
Gregory John Herrera Director Apr 1969 5 Nov 2007 24 other companies
Jacqueline May Burke Secretary Not published 10 Jun 2009 –

Other companies run by these 2 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
24
closed down
13
still active
11

In the full report: all 24 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 8 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Ev Private Equity’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (14) All events (31)

2025

31 December 2025

  • Tomas Hvamb no longer has significant control

Companies House

2019

23 November 2019

  • Helge Tveit no longer has significant control

Companies House

2017

12 June 2017

  • Changed its registered name from "Energy Ventures Ltd"

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Energy Ventures II A.S. took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Gregory John Herrera gained significant control
  • Helge Tveit gained significant control
  • Per Christian Bildtsen gained significant control
  • Tomas Hvamb gained significant control

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2007

8 June 2007

  • FCA imposed a requirement (CAD exemption)

FCA register

2006

3 July 2006

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • FCA imposed a requirement (Venture Capital Business Only)
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

15 March 2006

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 31 events

  • All 31 events in its history (14 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 12
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  • 24 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 31 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Ev Private Equity Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Ev Private Equity Ltd (FRN 452116) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since July 2006 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed 2 limits on what it may do.
What is Ev Private Equity’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01224 628280 and the website evpe.com for Ev Private Equity. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Ev Private Equity a scam or clone?
Ev Private Equity 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 Ev Private Equity?
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 Ev Private Equity to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Ev Private Equity?
Ev Private Equity is owned by Energy Ventures II A.S., which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016. Before that, it was controlled by Mr Tomas Hvamb and Mr Helge Tveit.
Who runs Ev Private Equity?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Ev Private Equity: Per Christian Bildtsen and Gregory John Herrera.
How long has Ev Private Equity been in business?
The company was formed on 15 March 2006, and has held its current FCA authorisation since July 2006.
Does Ev Private Equity use any other names?
It has previously used 2 other names: Energy Ventures Ltd and Energy Ventures.

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