At a glance
What Vauban was
Former UK and European SPV, syndicate, and fund platform. Its stated or historically observed scope includes spvs, syndicates and funds, with relevance in United Kingdom and Europe.
What to settle before a call
Start with what needs to happen, then look at the interface. Ask which legal entity contracts with you, which party forms and manages the vehicle, who keeps the books and investor register, and which work is performed by partners.
- Confirm the exact jurisdictions and structures available for your transaction.
- Request an all-in lifecycle price including setup, annual work, tax, banking, investor count, changes, and wind-down.
- Understand who controls bank permissions, legal records, investor communications, and regulatory filings.
- Test whether records and documents can be exported in usable formats.
Status
Vauban was acquired by Carta in 2022 and no longer operates independently.
Compare it in the right context
Compare Vauban only with providers that serve the same jurisdiction, asset, sponsor type, investor population, and lifecycle. A lower formation price can be outweighed by annual administration, tax, exception handling, or migration costs.