Why consider a spin-out?

Many corporates accumulate minority stakes in start-ups or other innovation assets that, over time, fall outside core strategy. Spinning these holdings into a dedicated vehicle can:

  • ring-fence risk and governance;
  • free up the balance-sheet;
  • preserve upside and brand credibility;
  • create a clear route for future third-party capital or exit.

How FSREG can help

FSREG is registered under the FCA’s Registered Venture Capital Fund Manager (RVECA) regime.

We provide an end-to-end solution:

  • Vehicle structuring – fund, SPV, trust or managed account.
  • Governance & documentation – policies, board composition, reporting lines.
  • Regulated fund management – portfolio management under our RVECA registration.
  • Operational support – finance, compliance, and investor-relations infrastructure.

The result is a clean separation between your strategic business and a professionally managed, value-driven investment platform.

Typical use-cases

  • Dormant equity tidy-up – convert legacy stakes into a managed exit programme.
  • Active CVC spin-out – move an in-house venture team into an independent fund.
  • Non-strategic asset pool – bundle disparate minority holdings into one vehicle to attract external LPs.

We work closely with group finance, strategy and innovation teams to balance internal sensitivities, reputational considerations and regulatory obligations.

Next steps

If you are exploring a CVC spin-out or passive-holding consolidation, please feel free to contact us to discuss a bespoke plan.

Important notice 

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