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First Columbus Investments LLP is a United Kingdom registered Limited Partnership who created this website (First Columbus). First Columbus is an Appointed Representative of Sturgeon Ventures LLP which is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority FSA and can be contacted on telephone number +44 (0)20 7365 4405.
The material contained on this site (Material) is for information purposes only. This material is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase of any security or any other action. It is intended for the information of clients only and is not for publication in the press or elsewhere without written permission of First Columbus. To reproduce any part of this website written permission must first be obtained from info@first-columbus.com. For the avoidance of doubt, although First Columbus is responsible for the content of this site, Sturgeon Ventures LLP is an Authorised Person under the Financial Services Act 1986 and has deemed that the site constitutes a general investment advertisement under Section 57 of the FSA 1986 and has approved it for distribution only to the classes of clients mentioned below.
Neither First Columbus nor Sturgeon Ventures LLP conduct business in the United Kingdom with private customers and accordingly services and products mentioned or referred to in this site are not available to such persons.
The provision of investment services may be restricted in certain jurisdictions. You are required to acquaint yourself with any local laws and restrictions on the usage of this site and the availability if any services described in therein. The information on this site is not intended for the distribution to or use by any personal entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution would be contrary to local law and regulation. Nothing included in this site constitutes an offer or solicitation to sell investments to anyone in any jurisdiction outside the United Kingdom in which such offer, solicitation or distribution would be unlawful.
First Columbus acts as an Introducer to Private Companies to potential AIM NOMAD/brokers and their Advisors. First Columbus also introduces Private Companies to Potential Investors, either Sophisticated High Net Worths classified as Intermediate Customers and/or Institutional Investors for Expansion/pre-IPO funding. First Columbus is aware of UK Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and confirms that investors it introduces or approaches to look at/invest in pre-IPO opportunities have been vetted, checked and identified in accordance with UK Laws and Regulations.
Private Companies and Potential Investors should take independent legal, taxation and investment advice before proceeding, either in bringing the company to the AIM or Plus Markets or investing in a pre-IPO fund raising. Investments in these types of investments are considered by Market Professionals to be highly speculative and there is a risk of partial or complete capital loss. First Columbus will assume unless it receives written instructions from you to the contrary, that both its Clients and their potential investors understand and accept the risks inherent in these types of investments.
This site contains details of the AIM Market which although has many advantages also involves risks and uncertainties, which could outweigh the advantages. The Alternative Investment Market (AIM) is a market designed for emerging or smaller companies. The rules of this market are less demanding than those of the official List of The London Stock Exchange and therefore carry a greater risk than a company with a full listing. The value of investments can go up as well as down; you may not necessarily get back the amount you invested. Changes in rules from the Regulators, changes in law and economic circumstances could affect the conditions under which the AIM market trades. Any content on this site referring to such legislation, regulations or tax regime should not be relied upon.
Whilst we endeavour at all times to ensure our site information is clear, fair and not misleading and accurately reflects our opinions and the true facts at the date of publication, we do not hold the information as impartial and it should not be viewed as wholly objective since First Columbus and its Partners and employees may on full disclosure to the other potential investors also be past or about to be investors in those said companies. Information on this site is based on sources that we believe to be reliable but we give no undertaking that it is accurate or complete and First Columbus Investments cannot and does not guarantee the accuracy, validity, timeliness or completeness of any information or data made available to you for any particular purpose. First Columbus Investments does not warrant the accuracy of the materials provided herein, either expressly or impliedly. Neither First Columbus nor any associate of it will be responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information or for any loss or damage that could result from interception by third parties of any information made available to you via this site. First Columbus or one of its associates may have used the information before it was placed on this site. Any opinions are subject to change without notice and First Columbus is under no obligation to report or keep information accurate. Neither First Columbus nor any associate of it provides legal or tax advice. Clients of First Columbus and viewers of this site are encouraged to consult their own legal and tax advisor before making any investment.
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EXLUSION OF LIABILITY
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PRIVACY
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COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGY
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This site has the ability to track the history of downloaded and accessed materials as follows:
- The site captures: IP address of the user and the pages visited
This detail is only available to administrators of the site and is useful in improving First Columbus’ understanding if, and highlighting, those areas of the site which are most frequently used or accessed.
SECURITY
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First Columbus will take all reasonable precautions to preserve the privacy and confidential information of users as set out in the policy. First Columbus cannot however guarantee the security of your information absolutely and you acknowledge that First Columbus may be subject to breaches of security through no fault of its own.
NO WAIVER
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APPLICABLE LAW
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REVISION OF TERMS
The terms and conditions may be amended by First Columbus at any time. Your continued use of this site constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
LINKS
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