An FCA-authorised London-based alternative investment advisory boutique with a 25+ year operating history is available for acquisition, offering a durable regulatory platform, established cross-border European investor relationships, and recognised expertise in alternative asset classes.
Established in 1999 and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) since 2001, the firm provides immediate access to a compliant UK advisory structure with longstanding relationships in Germany, Austria, and other key European markets.
Key Highlights:
🔹 Company Profile: London-based alternative investment advisory firm with 25+ years of continuous operating history. The firm specialises in fund research and selection, client advisory, fund introductions, and structuring of investment vehicles (including Luxembourg structures). Core focus areas include Timber Investments, Hedge Funds, Private Debt, and Real Estate Funds.
🔹 Regulatory Status: Authorised and regulated by the FCA since 1 December 2001 (FRN 195914). Permissions include advising on investments and arranging (bringing about) deals in investments. The firm does not hold client money. The entity provides a durable FCA advisory platform with significant timing advantage compared to applying for a new authorisation.
🔹 Client Base & Market Positioning: As of 31 December 2025, capital adequacy stands at 75%, in line with JSC requirements. Total capital amounts to EUR 3M.
🔹 Operational Footprint: Approximately 20 high-trust, long-term client relationships primarily across Germany and Austria, alongside broader European reach. The firm benefits from strong institutional credibility and long-established distribution channels in alternative investments.
🔹 Active Mandates: Current timber fund mandates reflect investor interest exceeding EUR 100m–150m per mandate, with revenue participation linked to management fee percentages.
🔹 Pipeline & Pending Mandates: Finnish Timber Fund (Vienna investor introductions; EUR 50-100m target) and US/UK medical services venture capital fund (Luxembourg structuring & introductions).
🔹 Indicative Business Projection:
2026: ~EUR 270,000
2027: ~EUR 900,000
2028: ~EUR 1.3m
🔹 Integration & Transition: Change-of-control approval from the FCA is required (typically 3–4 months). The entity must remain in existence to preserve the FCA licence. Optional name change possible post-approval, with sellers retaining first right to reacquire the name if changed.
This FCA-regulated Alternative Investment Advisory Boutique represents a rare and strategic acquisition opportunity for groups seeking a clean, long-established UK advisory platform with the immediate regulatory standing, alternative asset expertise, and embedded European investor relationships.
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