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Family-anchored FundInvests through funds, not into companiesLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 7 SOURCES

The Hanseatic Group

London investment group linked to the Salomon family; runs discretionary portfolios and the Hansa funds via FCA-regulated Hansa Capital Partners LLP and a Guernsey arm.

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Family & background

FAMILY
Salomon
HEADQUARTERS
London, United Kingdom
FOUNDED
2004

Investment approach

SECTORS
Climate & EnergyHealthTechIndustrial & ManufacturingReal Estate & PropTechMobility & LogisticsFintech
GEOGRAPHY
Global
ROUTES
Funds (as LP)
STRATEGIES
Funds (as LP)Private equity

Overview

The Hanseatic Group traces its roots to the Salomon family's long interest in financial services, including control of Rea Brothers from the 1950s. Through Hansa Capital Partners LLP (London, set up in 2004) and Hanseatic Asset Management LBG (Guernsey) it builds discretionary portfolios, mostly through third-party funds, and manages the Hansa Global Equity Fund, the Hansa Harbour Fund and Hansa Investment Company Limited. Its history includes a 58% stake in Ocean Wilsons Holdings bought in 1958, which it says is still held.

Investment thesis

Aims to protect and grow capital over the long term through portfolios diversified across asset classes and geographies, implemented mainly through active and passive third-party funds and less liquid assets such as private equity.

Holdings & investments (1)

INVESTMENT ARMS & VEHICLES

  • Hansa Capital Partners LLP
    London investment manager, authorised and regulated by the FCA (no. 425855)
  • Hanseatic Asset Management LBG
    Guernsey company regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission
  • Hansa Investment Company Limited
    Listed investment company managed by the group (formerly Hansa Trust PLC)
  • Hansa Capital GmbH
    Office in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland

HOLDINGS & INVESTMENTS · MOST RECENT FIRST

  • Ocean Wilsons Holdings
    since 1958

People

  • Alec Letchfield
    Partner, Chief Investment Officer · source
  • Christopher Townsend
    Investment Director · source
  • Robert Royle
    Investment Manager · source
  • William Salomon
    Chairman, Senior Partner · source
  • Stephen Thomas
    Partner, Chief Financial and Compliance Officer · source
  • Wayne Bulpitt
    Managing Director · source
  • Anthony Townsend
    Director · source
  • Chris Russell
    Director · source
  • William Scott
    Director (Non-Executive) · source
  • William Lewis
    Research Analyst · source
  • George Clifton-Brown
    Research Analyst · source
  • Henry Millhouse
    Research Analyst · source

Frequently asked questions

The Hanseatic Group is a family-anchored fund based in London, the United Kingdom, founded in 2004.

The Hanseatic Group invests on behalf of the Salomon family.

The Hanseatic Group invests in third-party funds as an LP. Its stated asset mix includes funds (as lp) and private equity.

The Hanseatic Group invests in Climate & Energy, HealthTech, Industrial & Manufacturing, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility & Logistics and Fintech.

Key people at The Hanseatic Group include William Salomon (Chairman, Senior Partner), Alec Letchfield (Partner, Chief Investment Officer), Stephen Thomas (Partner, Chief Financial and Compliance Officer) and Wayne Bulpitt (Managing Director).

The Hanseatic Group's holdings and investments include Ocean Wilsons Holdings.