--- title: Karadoo LLP approved FCA Appointed Representative of Sapphire description: Karadoo LLP appointed representative of Sapphire Capital Partners LLP. image: https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Karadoo-1.jpg --- [![Sapphire Business Advisors](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/Sapphire%20Adviser%202026%20Assets/Sapphire%20Business%20Advisors.svg)](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk) [![Sapphire Business Advisors](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/Sapphire%20Adviser%202026%20Assets/Sapphire%20Business%20Advisors.svg)](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk) - [About us](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#about) - [Services](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#services) - [Why Us](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#why-us) - [Contact](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#contact) - [Pricing](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/pricing) - [Blog](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/client-success-stories) Boyd Carson ###### 14TH October 2026 ![\Karadoo LLP approved FCA Appointed Representative of Sapphire\](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Karadoo-1.jpg?width=671&height=460&name=Karadoo-1.jpg) ![\Karadoo LLP approved FCA Appointed Representative of Sapphire\](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Karadoo-1.jpg?width=671&height=460&name=Karadoo-1.jpg) # Karadoo LLP approved FCA Appointed Representative of Sapphire Boyd Carson ###### 14TH October 2026 - [![](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/twitter-black.svg)](https://www.twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk%2Fclient-success-stories%2Fkaradoo-llp-appointed-representative) - [![](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/facebook-black.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk%2Fclient-success-stories%2Fkaradoo-llp-appointed-representative) - [![](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/linkedin-black.svg)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/client-success-stories/karadoo-llp-appointed-representative) ![Karadoo Appointed Representative ](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Karadoo-1.jpg?width=456&name=Karadoo-1.jpg "Karadoo Appointed Representative ")   > "Sapphire Capital assisted us in becoming their FCA Appointed Representative. Their advice was invaluable and they have provided continuing expert guidance." Christopher Rose, Partner, Karadoo LLP ### Description: Karadoo LLP is an online platform to connect investors directly with UK businesses seeking to raise finance whether it is debt or equity. The ethos beyond Karadoo.com is very simple: to strip away the mystique and complexity of investing in businesses or raising funds. Karadoo.com offers choice, flexibility and transparency to both investors and businesses. Sapphire assisted Karadoo LLP to become a FCA Appointed Representative and helped to guide them through the FCA direct authorisation process. ### Sector: Crowdfunding ### Classification: FCA Appointed Representative. 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He is an Honorary Professor of Venture Capital, teaches on Harvard University's graduate venture capital course, and holds Sapphire's FCA compliance oversight role. ![Boyd Carson](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Images%20(Old%20Portal)/Boyd%20Carson.jpeg?width=593&height=697&name=Boyd%20Carson.jpeg) Boyd is a co-founder of Sapphire and a leading voice in the venture capital industry, recognised for his expertise in designing, launching, and managing LP/GP, property, BR and SEIS and EIS funds. Over the past three decades, Boyd has helped future investment managers turn their ideas into successful, FCA-compliant venture capital funds. His practical, educational approach has made Sapphire a trusted partner for future fund managers building new investment vehicles and for startups seeking growth capital. 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