Yellow Brick Capital Advisers
London family office founded in 2007 by Johnathan Kol-Bar; develops UK real estate with global investors and holds stakes in agri-tech and education technology companies.
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Family & background
- HEADQUARTERS
- London, United Kingdom
- FOUNDED
- 2007
- OUTSIDE CAPITAL
- Yes — also manages others' money
Investment approach
- GEOGRAPHY
- United Kingdom
- ROUTES
- Companies (own capital)
- STRATEGIES
- Direct investmentsReal estate
Overview
Yellow Brick Capital was founded as a family office in 2007 by Johnathan Kol-Bar, formerly head of HSBC's Latin American private banking arm. It develops and operates London and south-east England property (hotels, HMOs, homes, strategic land) through Yellow Brick Estates, working with global investors. Its innovations portfolio holds active and passive stakes in agri-tech and education technology companies such as Phytech and Smart Sparrow.
Investment thesis
Source and lead tangible investments in water, food, real estate, medicine and health designed to create lasting value for generations.
Holdings & investments (14)
- Lakehurst ParkReal Estate & PropTech · since 2025
- Dernford Reservoir (50% stake)Real Estate & PropTech · since 2025
- Poet's Corner CollectionReal Estate & PropTech · since 2025
- Nataly GardensReal Estate & PropTech · since 2025
- Cambridge Agri-Tech And Park (CATAP)Food & Agriculture · since 2024
- Smart SparrowEducation · since 2023
- Haskelberg Advanced Technologies (CanaCado)Food & Agriculture · since 2023
- I-Plant Nutrition (i-PNUK)Food & Agriculture · since 2022
- Kensal ViewReal Estate & PropTech · since 2022
- Whetstone GardensReal Estate & PropTech · since 2021
- Pelican WoolwichReal Estate & PropTech · since 2020
- Whetstone SquareReal Estate & PropTech · since 2019
- PhytechFood & Agriculture · since 2011
- Pelican London Hotel & ResidenceReal Estate & PropTech
People
- Amira BardichevHead of Investor Relations · source
- Johnathan Kol-BarFounder, Chairman & CEO · source
- Eli S. Kol-BarPresident · source
- Vitalijus KarbauskasHead of Real Estate Operations · source
- Illia VolhaHead of Technology & Business Innovation · source
- Swati GuptaHead of Finance · source
- Alston LoboGroup Chief Accountant · source
Frequently asked questions
Yellow Brick Capital Advisers is a family-anchored fund based in London, the United Kingdom, founded in 2007.
Yellow Brick Capital Advisers invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes direct investments and real estate.
Yellow Brick Capital Advisers invests in Food & Agriculture, Real Estate & PropTech, Education and HealthTech.
Key people at Yellow Brick Capital Advisers include Johnathan Kol-Bar (Founder, Chairman & CEO), Eli S. Kol-Bar (President), Vitalijus Karbauskas (Head of Real Estate Operations) and Illia Volha (Head of Technology & Business Innovation).
Yellow Brick Capital Advisers's holdings and investments include Phytech, I-Plant Nutrition (i-PNUK), Smart Sparrow, Haskelberg Advanced Technologies (CanaCado), Cambridge Agri-Tech And Park (CATAP), Pelican London Hotel & Residence, Lakehurst Park and Dernford Reservoir (50% stake), among others.
Yes. Yellow Brick Capital Advisers manages capital from outside investors.