JANPIX LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
08709519 · ltd · incorporated 2013-09-27
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
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Turnover
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
49/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Research and experimental development on biotechnology
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 49/100 (watch), bankability 72/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).

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Refinance opportunity

3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 4.7y

25/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Charge age ~4.7 years — mid-life; refi window approaching.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (60/100)

Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.

Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
12 officers (3 active, 12 linked, 10 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
89 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
49/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.

Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
41
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (52 events)Click to expand
  1. 2023-12-26
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2023-12-26
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2023-10-13
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  4. 2023-10-13
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  5. 2023-10-13
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  6. 2023-10-13
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    Charge satisfied #3
  7. 2023-10-13
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    Charge satisfied #1
  8. 2023-10-13
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    Charge satisfied #2
  9. 2023-10-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  10. 2023-10-10
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  11. 2023-10-10
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    mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number
    mortgage · MR05
  12. 2023-10-10
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    mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number
    mortgage · MR05
  13. 2023-10-10
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    mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number
    mortgage · MR05
  14. 2023-10-03
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  15. 2023-08-31
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  16. 2023-08-22
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  17. 2023-08-18
    CHAO, David Min resigned
    director
  18. 2023-08-18
    GRAINGER, David John, Dr resigned
    director
  19. 2023-07-28
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    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  20. 2023-07-28
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  21. 2023-07-28
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    legacy
    capital · SH20
  22. 2023-07-28
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  23. 2023-01-27
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    memorandum-articles
    incorporation · MA
  24. 2023-01-27
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    memorandum-articles
    incorporation · MA
  25. 2023-01-05
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
  26. 2023-01-05
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    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  27. 2022-11-09
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  28. 2022-11-01
    MENZIUSO, Richard appointed
    director
  29. 2022-10-12
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    change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-address
    address · AD02
  30. 2022-10-11
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    move-registers-to-registered-office-company-with-new-address
    address · AD04
  31. 2022-07-31
    THORELL, Marella resigned
    director
  32. 2022-06-17
    CHAO, David Min appointed
    director
  33. 2021-11-30
    OAKWOOD CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  34. 2021-11-30
    GRAINGER, David John, Dr appointed
    director
  35. 2021-11-30
    SAHA, Saurabh, Dr resigned
    director
  36. 2021-11-01
    THE CAMBRIDGE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  37. 2021-10-04
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Cocoon Sa Llc as Agent
  38. 2021-10-04
    🔒
    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Cocoon Sa Llc as Security Agent
  39. 2021-10-01
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Cocoon Sa Llc as Purchaser Agent
  40. 2021-01-29
    HUSSAIN, Iqbal appointed
    director
  41. 2021-01-29
    FLECK, Roman resigned
    director
  42. 2021-01-29
    MARIGGI, Giovanni, Dr resigned
    director
  43. 2021-01-29
    SAHA, Saurabh, Dr appointed
    director
  44. 2021-01-29
    THORELL, Marella appointed
    director
  45. 2021-01-29
    ZWEIFACH, Sanford resigned
    director
  46. 2019-12-01
    ZWEIFACH, Sanford appointed
    director
  47. 2019-09-06
    DE RUBERTIS, Francesco resigned
    director
  48. 2017-07-31
    MARIGGI, Giovanni, Dr appointed
    director
  49. 2013-10-10
    FLECK, Roman appointed
    director
  50. 2013-09-27
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As JANPIX LIMITED
Showing most recent 50 of 52 events

Owner dependency

58/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.

Succession & seller-readiness

36/100
Weak signal

Limited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.

Red flags

2 high · 1 med ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2023-12-26

1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2023-07-28: legacy

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Centessa Pharmaceuticals (Uk) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Centessa Pharmaceuticals (Uk) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
JANPIX LIMITED
This company · 08709519

Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Centessa Pharmaceuticals (Uk) Limited
Corporate entity
75100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control20/12/2022
1 historic (ceased) PSC
  • Centessa Pharmaceuticals Plcceased 20/12/2022· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2013-09-27
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC72110 — Research and experimental development on biotechnology

Registered office

3rd Floor 1 Ashley Road
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 2DT
United Kingdom

Filing status

Accounts
Next due:
Last made up to: 2022-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due:
Last:

Officers (0 active · 9 resigned)

OAKWOOD CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2021-11-30
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Active
HUSSAIN, Iqbal
director · ~45y · appointed 2021-01-29
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Active
MENZIUSO, Richard
director · ~51y · appointed 2022-11-01
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Active
THE CAMBRIDGE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2013-09-27 · resigned 2021-11-01
Resigned
CHAO, David Min
director · ~59y · appointed 2022-06-17 · resigned 2023-08-18
Resigned
DE RUBERTIS, Francesco
director · ~56y · appointed 2013-09-27 · resigned 2019-09-06
Resigned
FLECK, Roman
director · ~60y · appointed 2013-10-10 · resigned 2021-01-29
Resigned
GRAINGER, David John, Dr
director · ~60y · appointed 2021-11-30 · resigned 2023-08-18
Resigned
MARIGGI, Giovanni, Dr
director · ~41y · appointed 2017-07-31 · resigned 2021-01-29
Resigned
SAHA, Saurabh, Dr
director · ~50y · appointed 2021-01-29 · resigned 2021-11-30
Resigned
THORELL, Marella
director · ~59y · appointed 2021-01-29 · resigned 2022-07-31
Resigned
ZWEIFACH, Sanford
director · ~70y · appointed 2019-12-01 · resigned 2021-01-29
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Cocoon Sa as Agent
Cocoon Sa Llc as Agent
A registered charge1 property04/10/202113/10/2023
satisfied
Cocoon Sa as Security Agent
Cocoon Sa Llc as Security Agent
A registered charge1 property04/10/202113/10/2023
satisfied
Cocoon Sa as Purchaser Agent
Cocoon Sa Llc as Purchaser Agent
A registered charge1 property01/10/202113/10/2023

Recent filings (89 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2023-12-26
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-10-13
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-10-13
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-10-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-11
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2023-10-10
mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2023-10-10
mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2023-10-10
mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2023-10-10
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2023-10-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-08-31
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-08-22
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2023-07-28
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2023-07-28
legacy
capital · SH20
2023-07-28