Penta Capital LLP

Reference number: 489332

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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 pentacapital.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0141 572 7300 is
  • Who else gives the postcode G2 4JR
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money · Manage or trade investments · Run or oversee funds 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.
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Establishing, operating or winding up a collective investment scheme
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing an unauthorised AIF
  • Managing investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

Limits on what they may do

  • May control money if settlement through a mandate.
    The general requirement not to hold or control CLIENT MONEY does not restrict the firm from controlling CLIENT MONEY if it arises from an agreement under which the firm effects settlement through a mandate or otherwise.
  • Venture Capital Business Only
    The firm must not conduct designated investment business other than Venture Capital business.
One supervisory condition set by the FCA

These are conditions the FCA places on the firm itself, covering things like capital it must hold and what it must report. They do not change what the firm may do for you.

  • Small Authorised UK AIFM (Sub-Threshold)
    The total value of assets under management by the firm must not exceed the relevant threshold as set out in Article 3(2) of AIFMD (as determined under Chapter II, section I of the AIFMD level 2 regulation). In the event that the relevant threshold is breached, the firm must submit an application for authorisation as a Full-scope UK AIFM to the FCA

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
SO302035
Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
9 September 2008 (18 years old)
Registered office
300 Bath Street, 1st Floor, Glasgow, G2 4JR, Scotland

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
William Torquil Macnaughton LLP designated member Apr 1962 4 Nov 2008 51 other companies
Steven Scott LLP designated member Apr 1965 4 Nov 2008 78 other companies
Paul Cassidy LLP designated member Oct 1969 4 Nov 2008 54 other companies
TOSCA PENTA HOLDINGS LIMITED Corporate LLP designated member Not published 9 Sep 2008 None
PENTA PARTNER LIMITED Corporate LLP member Not published 10 Nov 2011 None

Other companies run by these 5 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
119
closed down
51
went insolvent
1

In the full report: all 119 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 5 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • The one that went into liquidation or administration
  • The one on the FCA register
  • The 36 companies these 5 directors run together
  • All 10 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (9) All events (23)

2022

19 July 2022

  • Steven Scott became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Tosca Penta Holdings Limited gained 25–50% of the votes

Companies House

2014

28 April 2014

  • FCA imposed a requirement (Small Authorised UK AIFM (Sub-Threshold))

FCA register

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2008

4 November 2008

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • FCA imposed a requirement (May control money if settlement through a mandate.)
  • FCA imposed a requirement (Venture Capital Business Only)
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register · Companies House

9 September 2008

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 23 events

  • All 23 events in its history (9 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 11
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Firms connected to Penta Capital

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

past link
1

In the full report: all 0 connected firms, named

  • 1 past link through former directors
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  • 119 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 23 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Penta Capital LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, Penta Capital LLP (FRN 489332) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since November 2008 and works as an investment or fund manager. The FCA has placed 2 limits on what it may do.
What is Penta Capital’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0141 572 7300 and the website pentacapital.com for Penta Capital. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Penta Capital a scam or clone?
Penta 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 Penta 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 Penta Capital to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Penta Capital?
Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Penta Capital: Mr Steven Scott (25–50% of votes) and Tosca Penta Holdings Limited (25–50% of votes).
Who runs Penta Capital?
Companies House lists 5 directors of Penta Capital: William Torquil Macnaughton, Steven Scott, Paul Cassidy, Tosca Penta Holdings Limited and Penta Partner Limited.
How long has Penta Capital been in business?
The company was formed on 9 September 2008, and has held its current FCA authorisation since November 2008.

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