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Aken Capital
Aken Capital is a London single family office investing in venture capital, private equity, real estate and infrastructure across the UK, US and Latin...
Aken Capital
Aken Capital operates as a single family office based in London. Simon Franco serves as CEO. The firm invests in venture capital, private equity, real estate and capital markets with emphasis on the UK, US and Latin America. Investment activity spans buyout, growth, late stage and early-stage opportunities. The firm uses direct co-investments, fund of funds and private credit structures. Confirmed geographies include Europe, North America and South America. Sector exposure covers FinTech, Digital Health, Energy Transition & Renewables, PropTech and Industrial Tech. The firm maintains three additional offices in Bogotá, Miami and central London. Simon Franco participated in the London Tech Week 2025 business mission organized with the British Embassy in Colombia. Luz Helena Gonzalez Nieto appeared as a panelist at the Colombia Family Office & Investors Summit 2025.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
83 Victoria Street, London, United Kingdom
Additional offices
Bogotá, Colombia · Miami, United States
Principals
Simon Franco
CEO
Luz Helena Gonzalez Nieto
Managing Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Aken Capital?
Simon Franco serves as CEO. Luz Helena Gonzalez Nieto holds the role of Managing Director and contributes to financial strategy and portfolio oversight.
How does Aken Capital source proprietary deal flow?
The firm participates in government missions and investor summits such as London Tech Week and the Colombia Family Office & Investors Summit. It maintains membership in the British and Colombian Chamber of Commerce.
Does Aken Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm uses both fund commitments and direct co-investments or SPVs. Its website states allocations through private equity funds alongside direct venture capital positions.
What investment stages does Aken Capital typically target?
Stages include buyout, early stage, growth, late stage and pre-IPO. The firm focuses on companies that have reached proof of concept in venture capital and on assets providing long-term cash flow in real estate.
Where does Aken Capital maintain offices?
Headquarters are at 83 Victoria Street in London. Additional offices operate in Bogotá at Cra 13 # 96-82 and in Miami at 3131 NE 7th AVE.
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