Reuben Brothers
Also known as Reuben Brothers Ltd
London-based group of Simon and David Reuben, mainly a real estate and private equity investor (also hospitality, credit, sports, media) that also takes stakes in private companies.
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Family-owned group of Simon and David Reuben. Separate from The Reuben Foundation, its philanthropic arm. Aldersgate Investments Ltd (Geneva) is listed as a group contact entity.
Family & background
- FAMILY
- Reuben
- WEALTH ORIGIN
- Resources (heritage in shipping and logistics), then real estate and private equity
- HEADQUARTERS
- London, United Kingdom
Investment approach
- GEOGRAPHY
- United KingdomEuropeUnited States
- STAGES
- Buyout
- ROUTES
- Companies (own capital)
- STRATEGIES
- Private equityReal estatePrivate creditDirect investments
Overview
Reuben Brothers describes itself as a group active in private equity, international real estate, hospitality, credit financing, sports and media, with a resource heritage represented through shipping and logistics; most of its listed holdings are real estate and controlled businesses. Its real estate holdings span the UK, Europe and the US, and it also owns London Oxford Airport and the London Heliport. Through its principal investments it has backed private companies including satellite telecom firm hiSky (2019), modular housebuilder Project Etopia (2019), AI entertainment studio EDGLRD (2024) and chip designer NewPhotonics (2025), and it is majority owner of restaurant group KYU. Its credit arm originates senior loans secured on real estate, hotels, ships and infrastructure.
Holdings & investments (15)
- EDGLRDNOTABLEMedia & Entertainment · since 2024
- NewPhotonicsNOTABLEDeep Tech · since 2025
- hiSkyNOTABLESpace · since 2019
- Avery HealthcareHealthTech · since 2022 · Controlling stake (acquired March 2022)
- Newcastle United Football Clubsince 2021 · 15% equity stake via RB Sports & Media
- Real Estate & PropTech · since 2019
- Burlington ArcadeReal Estate & PropTech · since 2018
- Real ImagingHealthTech · since 2006
- Consumer & E-commerce
- Metro BankSignificant shareholder
- Arena Racing Company
- London Oxford AirportMobility & Logistics
- Wellington Pub CompanyConsumer & E-commerce
- Uncensored (Piers Morgan media network)Media & Entertainment · Anchor investor
- Rainbow MedicalHealthTech
Frequently asked questions
Reuben Brothers is a family holding based in London, the United Kingdom.
Reuben Brothers invests on behalf of the Reuben family (Resources (heritage in shipping and logistics), then real estate and private equity).
Reuben Brothers invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes private equity, real estate, private credit and direct investments.
Reuben Brothers invests at Buyout stage in Real Estate & PropTech and Media & Entertainment.
Reuben Brothers's holdings and investments include EDGLRD, NewPhotonics, hiSky, Project Etopia, KYU Restaurants, Avery Healthcare, Metro Bank and Newcastle United Football Club, among others.
The most recent publicly reported investment by Reuben Brothers is The Esplanade (150 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach) (Acquisition with Crown Onyx for $200M (per property records)), announced in Mar 2026.