United First Partners (UFP)

United First Partners (UFP) is a global financial services firm specializing in Special Situations Advisory. Founded in 2010, UFP has offices in New York, Miami, London, Paris, Geneva, Dubai, and Melbourne. The company's slogan, "Special Situations, Fintech Investments, Global Execution," reflects its core focus areas. UFP offers a wide range of services, including execution across all asset classes, special situations research, private equity and credit, investment solutions, structured products, advisory, and asset management. In May 2017, UFP entered into a strategic alliance with Mariana to generate synergies across the group’s complementary EMEA business lines. This partnership aims to play an active role in industry consolidation. Mariana, known for offering Structured Products & Tax efficient Investments (EIS & BR), now operates as Mariana UFP LLP, a market-leading execution venue for Equities, Equity Derivatives, and Fixed Income products. UFP's regulatory status varies across different regions. In the US, United First Partners LLC is a registered broker/dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. In the UK & Australia, United First Partners is a registered trading name of Mariana UFP LLP, authorized and regulated by the FCA and operates an Organized Trading Facility (OTF) for bonds and equity derivatives. In the UAE, UFP Capital Markets (DIFC) Limited is regulated by the DFSA. In France, Mariana UFP SAS is regulated by the AMF and ACPR. Given its extensive global presence and a wide range of financial services, UFP presents a compelling investment opportunity for venture capital firms seeking exposure to the finance and financial services industries. The company's strategic alliance with Mariana further enhances its market position and potential for targeted expansion. With a robust regulatory framework in place, UFP demonstrates a commitment to compliance and governance, essential factors that are highly valued by investors in the financial sector.