ROYAL BANK VENTURES INVESTMENTS LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
SC205870 · ltd · incorporated 2000-04-05
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
  • · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
73/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 73/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: 1 insolvency-related filing on record. Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (73/100).

Data confidence

Overall: medium (60/100)

Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.

Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
38 officers (3 active, 38 linked, 29 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
17 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
183 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
73/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
1
filing
  • • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
1
filing
  • • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
2
filings
  • • 1 accounts
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (93 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-04-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  2. 2025-02-20
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  3. 2024-09-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  4. 2024-05-24
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
  5. 2024-05-24
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    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  6. 2024-05-01
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    TACKABERRY, Andrew appointed
    director
  7. 2024-05-01
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    PEREIRA, Keith Damian resigned
    director
  8. 2024-05-01
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  9. 2024-05-01
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  10. 2023-06-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  11. 2023-03-31
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    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  12. 2023-03-31
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    legacy
    capital · SH20
  13. 2023-03-31
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    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  14. 2023-03-31
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  15. 2023-02-27
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
  16. 2023-02-27
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
  17. 2023-02-27
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
  18. 2022-08-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  19. 2021-09-07
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  20. 2021-09-07
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  21. 2021-06-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  22. 2020-09-30
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    ROBERTS, Luke Esrom appointed
    director
  23. 2020-09-30
    ➖
    WHITE, Catriona resigned
    director
  24. 2019-09-25
    ➕
    NATWEST MARKETS SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  25. 2019-09-25
    ➖
    RBS SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  26. 2019-04-26
    ➖
    NIXON, Stephen Paul resigned
    director
  27. 2019-04-26
    ➕
    WHITE, Catriona appointed
    director
  28. 2017-11-08
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    CATO, Guy Howard resigned
    director
  29. 2017-11-08
    ➖
    HOOK, Robert Dyllan resigned
    director
  30. 2017-11-08
    ➖
    IRISH, Matthew Edward Alphage resigned
    director
  31. 2017-11-08
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    NIXON, Stephen Paul appointed
    director
  32. 2017-11-08
    ➕
    PEREIRA, Keith Damian appointed
    director
  33. 2014-09-18
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    IRISH, Matthew Edward Alphage appointed
    director
  34. 2014-03-20
    ➖
    MCGILLIVRAY, Ian resigned
    director
  35. 2014-03-05
    ➕
    HOOK, Robert Dyllan appointed
    director
  36. 2014-03-05
    ➖
    SULLIVAN, Paul Denzil John resigned
    director
  37. 2012-04-27
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    FLETCHER, Rachel Elizabeth resigned
    secretary
  38. 2012-04-27
    ➕
    RBS SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  39. 2012-03-02
    ➕
    CATO, Guy Howard appointed
    director
  40. 2012-03-02
    ➕
    SULLIVAN, Paul Denzil John appointed
    director
  41. 2012-03-01
    ➖
    DANBY, Mark James resigned
    director
  42. 2012-03-01
    ➖
    MCMURRAY, Lindsey resigned
    director
  43. 2012-02-27
    ➖
    POWELL, Robin Clive resigned
    director
  44. 2012-02-16
    ➖
    PETKEN, Gavin Christopher resigned
    director
  45. 2011-01-19
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    CUNNINGHAM, Angela Mary resigned
    secretary
  46. 2011-01-19
    ➕
    FLETCHER, Rachel Elizabeth appointed
    secretary
  47. 2008-08-01
    ➖
    CASTRO, Marcos resigned
    secretary
  48. 2008-08-01
    ➕
    CUNNINGHAM, Angela Mary appointed
    secretary
  49. 2007-10-31
    ➖
    GIFFIN, David Ronald resigned
    director
  50. 2007-07-16
    ➖
    HAWKINS, Douglas Grahame resigned
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 93 events

Owner dependency

66/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 60 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

46/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 60. Early succession window.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.

Red flags

1 high ·
1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2023-03-31: legacy

Group structure

Natwest Markets Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

🏛️
Natwest Markets Plc
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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ROYAL BANK VENTURES INVESTMENTS LIMITED
This company · SC205870

Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Natwest Markets Plc
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%75-100% shares · 75-100% voting06/04/2016
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
  • N.C. Head Office Nominees Limitedceased 30/04/2024· 25-50% shares
  • The Royal Bank Of Scotland Plcceased 29/04/2018· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2000-04-05
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC64999 — Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified

Registered office

Rbs Gogarburn
175 Glasgow Road
Edinburgh
EH12 1HQ
Scotland

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2027-09-30
Last made up to: 2025-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-01-30
Last: 2026-01-16

Officers (3 active · 35 resigned)

NATWEST MARKETS SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2019-09-25
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Active
ROBERTS, Luke Esrom→
director · ~47y · appointed 2020-09-30
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Active
TACKABERRY, Andrew→
director · ~60y · appointed 2024-05-01
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Active
CASTRO, Marcos→
secretary · appointed 2006-09-01 · resigned 2008-08-01
Resigned
CUNNINGHAM, Angela Mary→
secretary · appointed 2008-08-01 · resigned 2011-01-19
Resigned
FLETCHER, Rachel Elizabeth→
secretary · appointed 2011-01-19 · resigned 2012-04-27
Resigned
GRAHAM, Annabel Susan→
secretary · appointed 2005-11-14 · resigned 2006-09-01
Resigned
MACGILLIVRAY, Shirley Margaret→
secretary · appointed 2000-04-05 · resigned 2000-06-16
Resigned
MILLS, Alan Ewing→
secretary · appointed 2000-06-16 · resigned 2005-01-27
Resigned
THOMAS, Marina Louise→
secretary · appointed 2005-01-28 · resigned 2005-11-18
Resigned
RBS SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2012-04-27 · resigned 2019-09-25
Resigned
ALEXANDER, Victoria Anne→
director · ~55y · appointed 2000-11-01 · resigned 2001-10-15
Resigned
BAILIE, Mark Mccracken→
director · ~53y · appointed 2004-11-24 · resigned 2005-01-27
Resigned
BEATTIE, Allan Blair→
director · ~64y · appointed 2000-06-16 · resigned 2000-11-10
Resigned
BEATTIE, Ian David→
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Resigned
CAMPBELL, Hew→
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Resigned
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Recent filings (183 total)

accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2026-04-23
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-02-20
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-09-30
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-05-24
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-05-24
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-05-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-05-01
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-03-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-06-16
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2023-03-31
legacy
capital · SH20
2023-03-31
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2023-03-31
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-03-31