Marathon Capital Ltd

Reference number: 957356

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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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  • When marathoncapital.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 07590 414709 is
  • Who else gives the postcode W1K 7QD
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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

  • Corporate finance business only.
    The firm must not conduct designated investment business other than corporate finance business.

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
13066448
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
6 December 2020 (5 years old)
Registered office
25 Upper Brook Street, Ground Floor, London, W1K 7QD, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Philippe Lavertu Director Oct 1979 6 Dec 2020 1 other company

Other companies run by its director

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other company
1
still active
1

In the full report: all 1 company, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of its director sits on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
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Key dates in its history

Marathon Capital’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

2025

1 July 2025

  • Richard T Brandt II became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2023

6 November 2023

  • FCA recorded a standard requirement (Financial Promotions for own firm, ARs and other members of the group)

FCA register

2022

7 July 2022

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • FCA imposed a requirement (Corporate finance business only.)
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2020

6 December 2020

  • Incorporated at Companies House
  • Philippe Lavertu appointed as a director

Companies House

Director appointments and resignations, and trading names, appear under All events.

Firms connected to Marathon Capital

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

connected firm
1
share its postcode
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: the same postcode (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Marathon Capital

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

In London

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  • 1 other company its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 7 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Marathon Capital Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Marathon Capital Ltd (FRN 957356) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since July 2022 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed a limit on what it may do.
What is Marathon Capital’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 07590 414709 and the website marathoncapital.com for Marathon Capital. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Marathon Capital a scam or clone?
Marathon Capital 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 Marathon Capital?
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 Marathon Capital to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Marathon Capital?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Marathon Capital: Mr Richard T Brandt II (25–50% of shares).
Who runs Marathon Capital?
Companies House lists one director of Marathon Capital: Philippe Lavertu.
How long has Marathon Capital been in business?
The company was formed on 6 December 2020, and has held its current FCA authorisation since July 2022.

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