Register of Licensed Sponsors

We create value for society from government’s most complex commercial interests. Combining the best of public and private sector expertise, UK Government Investments is government’s centre of expertise for corporate governance and corporate finance. We work with both private sector and the wider public sector, with regular interaction with ministers, parliament and Whitehall departments. UKGI’s key objectives are: Corporate Governance - Act as shareholder for, and lead establishment of, UK go

Vector Capital is a leading, San Francisco-based global private equity and credit investment firm focused on transformative investments in technology and technology-enabled businesses. Founded in 1997, Vector oversees approximately $4 billion of capital across its private equity and credit strategies from a variety of investors including university endowments, foundations, and financial institutions. With our disciplined approach to valuation and deep-rooted operational experience, Vector has ge

The diptyque story began in Paris at 34 boulevard Saint-Germain with, at its heart, three friends driven by the same creative passion. Christiane Gautrot was an interior designer, Desmond Knox-Leet, a painter, and Yves Coueslant, a theater director and set designer. The first two collaborated designing fabrics and wallpaper for Liberty and Sanderson. They were joined by the third in 1961 and opened a shop to display their designs. Yves became the administrator and consultant; Desmond and Chris

Quantum Base is a world leader in the field of Quantum Security. Driven by excellence in quantum scientific discovery and its commercial application to global security issues, we invent, design, and develop mass producible quantum security solutions and devices at the nanoscale. These are based on quantum mechanics rather than mathematical complexity, so ensuring 100% secure digital information. We provide simple, practical, scalable quantum security devices that can fit onto any surface or wit

As one of the world’s most prolific polluters, and with millions of tonnes of textiles ending up in landfill every year, the fashion industry’s detrimental impact is vast. Improving the way it operates could make a truly positive difference to the future of our planet. OMNES means ‘all’. It’s our name because we are all in this together. We created OMNES to help change the way you shop, wear and think about clothing. And to encourage the rest of the industry to do it, too. We want to do fashio

Ingenico is the global leader in payment acceptance and services. We support our customers, and their customers to do more with payments. Active in 32 countries, with over 3,000 employees we have been at the forefront of the commerce landscape for over four decades. With tens of millions of payment devices deployed worldwide, powered by over 2,500 apps, the company is servicing the needs of millions of consumers every day. Through our advanced integrated solutions and network of partnerships, we

Gumtree is one of the UK’s most popular online classifieds platforms, connecting millions of people every month to buy, sell, and trade locally - something we’ve done since 2000. But it’s an exciting time for the business, as we embark on an incredible transformation to revolutionise this much-loved brand and platform into a cutting-edge, modern marketplace. As a team of over 100 working in a state of the art office in Waterloo, we’re a diverse, friendly and talented bunch driven by our share

Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Limited is Scotland's leading company in new build, refit and ship repair. With an 11-acre water-front site is serviced by transport links including rail and the A8 trunk road, which leads to the M8 Motorway. Facilities include; -Building Berth/Slipway 4000m2 (115m x 60m concrete reinforced building berth). -Subsea/Offshore Fabrication Shed 1225m2. -Main Fabrication Shed Bay 1-1100m2(L55m x W20m x H9m)/ Bay 2-2400m2(L120m x W20m x H9m)/ Bay 3-1950m2(L50m x W30m x

Over the last decade, we helped define the alternative legal services market. As an independent company, Factor defines a new category in the legal ecosystem, bringing together the strengths of Traditional Law, New Law and In-house Law to solve complex legal work at scale. We call this new category Integrated Law.