B & B CAPITAL PARTNERS (SLP GP) LTD

🌳Matureactive
SC454557 · ltd · incorporated 2013-07-16
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
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
65/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of venture and development capital companies
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 65/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: 2 insolvency-related filings on record. Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (65/100).

Data confidence

Overall: medium (59/100)

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
18 officers (2 active, 18 linked, 14 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
77 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
65/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

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

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
8
filings
  • 4 capital
  • 2 insolvency
  • 2 resolution
Last 90 days
12
filings
  • 4 capital
  • 3 officers
  • 2 insolvency
Last 180 days
12
filings
  • 4 capital
  • 3 officers
  • 2 insolvency
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (56 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-04-24
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    capital · SH19
  2. 2026-04-24
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    legacy
    capital · SH20
  3. 2026-04-24
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  4. 2026-04-24
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  5. 2026-04-22
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    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  6. 2026-04-22
    📄
    legacy
    capital · SH20
  7. 2026-04-22
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  8. 2026-04-22
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  9. 2026-03-19
    DUNN, Mathew James appointed
    director
  10. 2026-03-19
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  11. 2026-02-27
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  12. 2026-02-27
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  13. 2026-02-17
    STANDISH, Frank resigned
    secretary
  14. 2026-02-17
    STANDISH, Frank resigned
    director
  15. 2025-07-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  16. 2024-07-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  17. 2023-10-10
    KERSCHEN, Marco Rene Leon Robert appointed
    director
  18. 2023-10-10
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  19. 2023-10-10
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  20. 2023-09-26
    DRAKE, Kate Charlotte resigned
    director
  21. 2023-08-23
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  22. 2023-07-24
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  23. 2023-06-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  24. 2023-06-01
    BARLEY, Jessica Elizabeth resigned
    director
  25. 2023-06-01
    STANDISH, Frank appointed
    director
  26. 2023-03-01
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    second-filing-of-director-termination-with-name
    officers · RP04TM01
  27. 2023-02-28
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    second-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
    officers · RP04AP01
  28. 2023-02-13
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  29. 2023-01-31
    DRAKE, Kate Charlotte appointed
    director
  30. 2023-01-31
    MURPHY, Anne Louise resigned
    director
  31. 2022-08-08
    BARLEY, Jessica Elizabeth appointed
    director
  32. 2022-08-08
    BUCKINGHAM, John Parker, Mr. resigned
    director
  33. 2021-03-16
    BUCKINGHAM, John Parker, Mr. appointed
    director
  34. 2021-03-16
    HODGSON, Joanne Louise Wendy resigned
    director
  35. 2020-03-31
    HARRIS, Emma resigned
    director
  36. 2020-03-31
    HODGSON, Joanne Louise Wendy appointed
    director
  37. 2019-08-19
    COUNSELL, Rosemary Frances resigned
    director
  38. 2019-08-19
    HARRIS, Emma appointed
    director
  39. 2018-01-31
    MURPHY, Anne Louise appointed
    director
  40. 2017-12-15
    GIBSON, Andrew James resigned
    director
  41. 2016-12-01
    GIBSON, Andrew James appointed
    director
  42. 2016-12-01
    B & B INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLP resigned
    corporate-director
  43. 2015-11-20
    COUNSELL, Rosemary Frances appointed
    director
  44. 2015-11-20
    DENCH, Marcus Simon resigned
    director
  45. 2015-09-02
    STANDISH, Frank appointed
    secretary
  46. 2015-08-10
    JORDAN COSEC LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  47. 2015-06-04
    JORDAN COSEC LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  48. 2015-06-04
    MARTIN, Angus resigned
    director
  49. 2014-07-24
    DENCH, Marcus Simon appointed
    director
  50. 2013-07-16
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As B & B CAPITAL PARTNERS (SLP GP) LTD
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Owner dependency

58/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.

Succession & seller-readiness

36/100
Weak signal

Limited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.

Red flags

1 high · 1 med ·
2 insolvency-related filings on record
high

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

Evidence: 2026-04-24: legacy; 2026-04-22: legacy

2 director resignations in last 12 months
medium

Multiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.

Evidence: STANDISH, Frank resigned 2026-02-17; STANDISH, Frank resigned 2026-02-17

Group structure

B&B Investment Partners Llp is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

🏛️
B&B Investment Partners Llp
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
B & B CAPITAL PARTNERS (SLP GP) LTD
This company · SC454557

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
B&B Investment Partners Llp
Corporate entity
75100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016

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
Incorporated2013-07-16
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC64303 — Activities of venture and development capital companies

Registered office

Boots - North, 3rd Floor
79-91 High Street
Falkirk
FK1 1ES
Scotland

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-05-31
Last made up to: 2024-08-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-15
Last: 2026-02-01

Officers (2 active · 16 resigned)

DUNN, Mathew James
director · ~52y · appointed 2026-03-19
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Active
KERSCHEN, Marco Rene Leon Robert
director · ~52y · appointed 2023-10-10
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Active
STANDISH, Frank
secretary · appointed 2015-09-02 · resigned 2026-02-17
Resigned
JORDAN COSEC LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2015-06-04 · resigned 2015-08-10
Resigned
BARLEY, Jessica Elizabeth
director · ~41y · appointed 2022-08-08 · resigned 2023-06-01
Resigned
BUCKINGHAM, John Parker, Mr.
director · ~54y · appointed 2021-03-16 · resigned 2022-08-08
Resigned
COUNSELL, Rosemary Frances
director · ~63y · appointed 2015-11-20 · resigned 2019-08-19
Resigned
DENCH, Marcus Simon
director · ~56y · appointed 2014-07-24 · resigned 2015-11-20
Resigned
DRAKE, Kate Charlotte
director · ~44y · appointed 2023-01-31 · resigned 2023-09-26
Resigned
GIBSON, Andrew James
director · ~58y · appointed 2016-12-01 · resigned 2017-12-15
Resigned
GRAY, Gary George
director · ~56y · appointed 2013-07-16 · resigned 2013-07-16
Resigned
HARRIS, Emma
director · ~48y · appointed 2019-08-19 · resigned 2020-03-31
Resigned
HODGSON, Joanne Louise Wendy
director · ~47y · appointed 2020-03-31 · resigned 2021-03-16
Resigned
MARTIN, Angus
director · ~67y · appointed 2013-07-16 · resigned 2015-06-04
Resigned
MURPHY, Anne Louise
director · ~59y · appointed 2018-01-31 · resigned 2023-01-31
Resigned
STANDISH, Frank
director · ~63y · appointed 2023-06-01 · resigned 2026-02-17
Resigned
B & B INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLP
corporate-director · appointed 2013-07-16 · resigned 2016-12-01
Resigned
BURNESS PAULL (DIRECTORS) LIMITED
corporate-director · appointed 2013-07-16 · resigned 2013-07-16
Resigned

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Recent filings (77 total)

capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2026-04-24
legacy
capital · SH20
2026-04-24
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2026-04-24
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-04-24
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2026-04-22
legacy
capital · SH20
2026-04-22
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2026-04-22
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-04-22
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-03-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-02-27
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2026-02-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-07-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-07-11