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Single Family OfficePuts its own capital into companiesLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 3 SOURCES

Bridford Group

London and Amsterdam-based investor of its own permanent capital, with no third-party investors; backs founder-led companies in technology, music, sustainability and life sciences.

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Family & background

HEADQUARTERS
London, United Kingdom
OFFICES
Haarlem, Netherlands · St Helier, Jersey
FOUNDED
2020
OUTSIDE CAPITAL
No — own capital only

Investment approach

SECTORS
FintechMedia & EntertainmentClimate & EnergyBiotech & Life SciencesFood & AgricultureArtificial Intelligence
GEOGRAPHY
Europe
STAGES
SeedSeries AGrowth
ROUTES
Companies (own capital)
STRATEGIES
Direct investmentsVenture capital

Overview

Bridford Group invests its own permanent capital and states it has no third-party investors. Based in London and Amsterdam, it manages a portfolio of over 30 businesses, mostly in Europe and mostly early-stage, typically taking meaningful minority positions. Its focus areas are technology (especially fintech), music, sustainability and life sciences; listed holdings include Adyen, Discogs, Lendable and Solar Foods. Companies House lists Hermann Siegfried Jörg Mohaupt as the controlling shareholder of its UK company, Bridford Group Limited.

Investment thesis

Backs scalable, founder-led businesses with long-term potential and a societal or environmental angle, using permanent capital to take a patient, flexible approach; avoids companies it sees as harmful to the environment or human welfare.

Holdings & investments (25)

People

  • Thomas Harding
    Director · source
  • Ollie Sakhawat
    Managing Director and Principal · source
  • Chris Sakhawat
    Principal · source

Frequently asked questions

Bridford Group is a single family office based in London, the United Kingdom, founded in 2020.

Bridford Group invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes direct investments and venture capital.

Bridford Group invests at Seed, Series A and Growth stages in Fintech, Media & Entertainment, Climate & Energy, Biotech & Life Sciences, Food & Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence.

Key people at Bridford Group include Thomas Harding (Director), Ollie Sakhawat (Managing Director and Principal) and Chris Sakhawat (Principal).

Bridford Group's holdings and investments include Adyen, Amuse, Artone Group, Bactobio, Better Dairy, causaLens, Classified Cycling and DISCO, among others.

No. Bridford Group invests its own capital and does not raise money from outside investors.