Trade private company shares through your broker
JP Jenkins is the UK's regulated secondary market for unlisted securities. Access private company shares with the same ease and infrastructure as public markets — through your existing brokerage account.
Five steps from interest to execution
Access regulated private markets through an approved broker — the same process as trading public securities, with the same CREST settlement infrastructure.
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Choose a Broker
Select an approved broker from our list:
Browse our approved broker list
Your broker can help dematerialise certificates into CREST if you're selling
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Place Your Order
Your broker handles everything:
Onboarding and KYC
Suitability assessment
Order placement
Just like trading any other security
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Trading on JP Jenkins
We facilitate trading through two venues:
Private Market (PISCES) – Structured intermittent trading windows for companies with broader shareholder bases
Matched Bargain Facility (MBF) – Simple matched-bargain trades for early-stage or tightly-held companies
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Settlement via CREST
Matched trades settle seamlessly:
Settlement on T+2
Cash and shares move through your broker
Fully integrated with CREST infrastructure
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Transparent Pricing
Full market visibility:
Published prices and trade data
Historical trading information
Market depth and liquidity metrics
Ready to start trading?
Connect with an approved broker to access JP Jenkins' private markets. Our network of over 60 intermediaries can help you trade private company shares with the same ease as public securities.
Find a BrokerFrequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about trading private company shares on JP Jenkins.
All trading must be done through an approved broker. You place orders with your broker, who routes them into our venue. Retail investors can only participate in the MBF market.
Yes — if your broker is on our approved list. If not, you may need to open an account with one of our network brokers.
Private Market (PISCES): Scheduled auction windows for companies with larger shareholder bases, open to sophisticated and institutional investors.
Matched Bargain Facility (MBF): Ongoing matched-bargain trades for early-stage or tightly-held companies, accessible to a broader range of investors including retail.
- Sophisticated investors
- High-net-worth individuals
- Institutional investors
- Eligible employees
All trades settle through CREST on T+2, just like listed equities. Your broker handles cash and share movement on your behalf.
JP Jenkins charges a £25 settlement fee and 1.5% to both buyer and seller on MBF trades. See our PISCES pricing table for a full breakdown of fees charged on auction trades.
- Limited liquidity compared to public markets
- Valuation uncertainty for private companies
- Higher risk profile than listed equities
- Potential for loss of capital
Your broker must assess suitability before you trade. Past performance is not a guide to future results.
Yes. JP Jenkins operates under an FCA-regulated framework with clear rules, volatility controls and transparency requirements.
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