Vin-X
Fine wine portfolio management firm (VIN-X Limited, founded 2010) offering acquisition, storage and trade execution via Liv-ex and secondary channels.
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- £10,000 (recommended)
- Minimum investment
- ~£30M (reported)
- AUM / raised
- 2010
- Launched
- UK & International
- Geography
- Yes
- Secondary market
- Physical Asset
- Investment type
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What is Vin-X?
VIN-X Limited is a UK fine wine investment firm founded in 2010 by Peter Shakeshaft. Reported assets of c. £30m. Wine investment is not regulated by the FCA and Vin-X has no FRN — there is no FSCS or FOS recourse for the investment element.
How does Vin-X work?
Vin-X provides advisory, acquisition, bonded storage and trade execution for fine wine portfolios. The company states it accesses Liv-ex and the wider secondary market for clients. Wines are held in HMRC-bonded warehousing under professional conditions in the client's name.
What does Vin-X offer?
Managed portfolios with a recommended minimum of c. £10,000. Fees are taken upfront as a 3% annual fixed rate for the first five years (15% total) at the time of investment; storage, insurance and service charges apply thereafter.
Who is Vin-X for?
Investors seeking exposure to investment-grade Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and Rhône wines who accept illiquidity, subjective valuations and an unregulated product. Capital is at risk.
Sources and methodology
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
- Sources
- vin-x.com (homepage, services, fees); Companies House (VIN-X LIMITED); Liv-ex market data
- Methodology
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Vin-X vs other Luxury Assets platforms
| Vin-X | Jura Capital | Masterworks | LondonTradeArt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | £10,000 (recommended) | From $25,000 (Prof./HNW/Soph. only) | ~$15,000 (shares ~$20) | £1,000 |
| FCA status | Not FCA regulated | Not FCA regulated | Not FCA regulated | Not FCA regulated |
| Structure | Physical Asset | Equity | Equity | Equity |
| Secondary market | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2010 | — | 2017 | 2017 |
| Geography | UK & International | UK, International | Global (US-domiciled) | UK |
- What is the minimum investment on Vin-X?
- Vin-X's minimum investment is £10,000 (recommended).
- Is Vin-X regulated by the FCA?
- No, Vin-X is not FCA-regulated.
- Does Vin-X offer a secondary market?
- Yes, Vin-X offers a secondary market for existing investors to sell holdings before maturity.