FIRST WAVE I LIMITED

Active Darwen

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3,322 employees website.com
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FIRST WAVE I LIMITED

Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.

Founded 18 May 2020 Active Darwen, England 3,322 employees website.com
Software Open-source platforms & tooling Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Accounts Submitted 1 Oct 2025 Next due 30 Sept 2026 5 months remaining
Confirmation Submitted 23 Sept 2025 Next due 13 Sept 2026 4 months remaining
Net assets £13M £25M 2024 year on year
Total assets £220M £51M 2024 year on year
Total Liabilities £207M £76M 2024 year on year
Charges 1
1 outstanding

Contact & Details

Contact

Registered Address

Unit 317 India Mill Business Centre Darwen Lancashire BB3 1AE England

Website

www.example.com

Full company profile for FIRST WAVE I LIMITED (12606791), an active software company based in Darwen, England. Incorporated 18 May 2020. Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.. View financials, directors, shareholders, and filings.

Business Summary

This company specializes in providing innovative solutions and services across multiple sectors.

Products & Services

consulting software analytics integration

Reports

Credit Report

In-depth credit score, financial analysis, risk assessment and company intelligence.

Financials

Financials

Period 1 Jan → 31 Dec 2024
Type Total Exemption Full
Next accounts 31 December 2025
Due by 30 September 2026 9 months

Balance Sheet & P&L (2021–2024)

Cash in Bank

£30.34M

Increased by £6.49M (+27%)

Net Assets

£12.99M

Decreased by £24.71M (-66%)

Total Liabilities

£207.44M

Increased by £76.11M (+58%)

Turnover

£245.68M

Increased by £61.80M (+34%)

Employees

3322

Increased by 780 (+31%)

Debt Ratio

94%

Increased by 16 (+21%)

Financial History

Revenue, profit, EBITDA and key financial figures

2024
Dec Year End
2023
Dec Year End
P&L
Revenue
£142.3M
£128.7M
Gross Profit
£48.2M
£43.1M
Operating Profit
£22.4M
£19.8M
Net Profit
£18.1M
£15.9M
EBITDA
£31.5M
£28.2M
Assets
Cash
£24.7M
£21.3M
Total Assets
£89.4M
£82.1M
Liabilities
Total Liabilities
£45.2M
£41.8M
Key Metrics
Employees
1,247
1,156
Latest Revenue
£142.3M
Latest EBITDA
£31.5M
Cash Position
£24.7M

Funding

Fundraising & Grants

No fundraising or grants recorded

Investors (0)

No investor information available

Share Capital

Share Capital

Share allotments and capital structure

9 Allotments 16,993 Shares £16k Total
Date FromShare ClassShares AllottedAmount RaisedPrice/Share
17 May 2023308£3.08£0.01
17 May 2023308£3.08£0.01
28 Mar 2022250£103.125£0.413
28 Mar 2022250£103.125£0.413
23 Dec 2020489£201.713£0.413

Officers

Officers

1 active 2 resigned
Status
Martin Roy AshcroftDirectorBritishEngland6030 Sept 2021Active

Shareholders

Shareholders (16)

Sakura Bidco Limited
47.1%
8,000
Sakura Bidco Limited
29.4%
5,000

Persons with Significant Control

Persons with Significant Control (1)

1 Active

Sakura Bidco Limited

United Kingdom

Active
Notified 2 Jul 2025
Nature of Control
  • Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent,voting Rights 50 To 75 Percent,right To Appoint And Remove Directors

Group Structure

Group Structure

SAKURA HOLDCO LIMITED united kingdom
SAKURA MIDCO LIMITED united kingdom
SAKURA BIDCO LIMITED united kingdom
FIRST WAVE I LIMITED Current Company

Charges

Charges

1 outstanding

Properties

Properties

0 total

No related properties

Documents

Company Filings

DateCategoryDescriptionDocument
6 Nov 2025ResolutionResolutions
5 Nov 2025MortgageMortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date
4 Nov 2025IncorporationMemorandum Articles
30 Oct 2025Persons With Significant ControlChange to Sakura Bidco Limited as a person with significant control on 2025-10-30
1 Oct 2025AccountsAnnual accounts made up to 2024-12-31
6 Nov 2025 Resolution

Resolutions

5 Nov 2025 Mortgage

Mortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date

4 Nov 2025 Incorporation

Memorandum Articles

30 Oct 2025 Persons With Significant Control

Change to Sakura Bidco Limited as a person with significant control on 2025-10-30

1 Oct 2025 Accounts

Annual accounts made up to 2024-12-31

Recent Activity

Latest Activity

Resolutions

5 months ago on 6 Nov 2025

Mortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date

5 months ago on 5 Nov 2025

Memorandum Articles

5 months ago on 4 Nov 2025

Change to Sakura Bidco Limited as a person with significant control on 2025-10-30

5 months ago on 30 Oct 2025

Annual accounts made up to 2024-12-31

6 months ago on 1 Oct 2025