DERIVCO IPSWICH LIMITED
DERIVCO IPSWICH LIMITED is a UK-registered software company incorporated in June 2002 and based in Ipswich, Suffolk. It sits within the Derivco group and provides technology services to the gambling industry. Its linked operator holds an active UKGC licence, placing the company firmly in the regulated gambling supply chain.
Positive Signals
- Incorporated since June 2002 — over 23 years of continuous operation
- Active company status with no outstanding charges
- UKGC licence held since 2009 — over 17 years of regulated standing
- Clear majority ownership by Derivco Holdings Limited (75–100%)
- Two UK-resident directors on the current board
Overview
Gambling Connection: DERIVCO IPSWICH LIMITED is in the Saferwager database because it holds a linked UKGC operator licence, active since 2009, connecting it directly to the UK regulated gambling market as a licensed entity within the Derivco technology group.
DERIVCO IPSWICH LIMITED was incorporated on 17 June 2002, giving it more than two decades of continuous operation. Registered at Crown House in Ipswich, it operates under SIC code 62011, which covers custom software development. That puts it in the B2B technology space rather than as a direct-to-consumer gambling operator.
The company carries a company score of 94 (A+), reflecting its long trading history, active status, and clear ownership structure. It's majority-owned by Derivco Holdings Limited, which holds between 75 and 100 percent of shares. Two of its three current directors are UK-resident, and its Companies House filings are reasonably current.
DERIVCO IPSWICH LIMITED has had a linked UKGC licence since 2009, giving it over 17 years of standing in the regulated gambling sector. That track record, combined with its stable corporate structure, contributes to one of the higher company scores in the Saferwager database.
Governance
The board currently has three directors, two of whom are UK-resident. Ownership sits with Derivco Holdings Limited, a corporate PSC holding 75 to 100 percent of shares with full voting rights and the right to appoint and remove directors. Three of the four director appointments recorded since 2021 took effect in May 2025, suggesting a recent board refresh.
Linked UKGC Operators
This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:
Directors & Officers
Current Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LABROSSE, Daniel | Director | Active | |
| SLABBERT, Andrew Thomas | Director | Active | |
| BENNETT, Andrew Neil | Director | Active |
Former Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| OATES, Benjamin John | Director | ||
| HOBBS, Christopher Lionel | Director | ||
| DAVID, Matthew Jonathan | Director | ||
| JOHNSON, Christopher Frederick | Director | ||
| GOSS, Avron Martin | Director | ||
| COEN, Diane Margaret | Secretary | ||
| COEN, Diane Margaret | Secretary | ||
| CAPITAO, Fatima Rodriques | Secretary | ||
| CAPITAO, Fatima Rodriques | Secretary | ||
| KARRAN, David | Secretary | ||
| HEAD, Ashley | Director | ||
| KARRAN, David | Director | ||
| KARRAN, David | Secretary | ||
| A B & C SECRETARIAL LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Secretary | ||
| INHOCO FORMATIONS LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Director | ||
| A B & C SECRETARIAL LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Secretary | ||
| INHOCO FORMATIONS LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Director |
Ownership & Significant Control
Persons with Significant Control
The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:
| Name | Type | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derivco Holdings Limited | Corporate | 75.00% - 100.00% |