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Bridford Group
Bridford Group was established in 2020 by the Sakhawat family principals after they realized gains from prior ventures. Ollie Sakhawat serves as managing...
Bridford Group
Bridford Group was established in 2020 by the Sakhawat family principals after they realized gains from prior ventures. Ollie Sakhawat serves as managing director while Chris Sakhawat acts as principal; Thomas Harding joined as partner after his tenure at Access Industries. The firm allocates across private equity, private credit and alternative venture structures. It holds positions in music catalogs, European data-center projects and Northwood Music assets. Confirmed exposures include direct and co-investment commitments in Europe and North America. Investment stages span seed through buyout, with emphasis on Series A to C rounds alongside growth equity. Geographic reach covers the United Kingdom, continental Europe and the United States. Deployment totals approximately $1.5B in permanent capital. The firm maintains a headquarters at 14-15 Stratford Place in London and participates in Campden Wealth forums. Bridford Foundation operates as the family's separate philanthropic vehicle. No new operational announcements have surfaced in the past 24 months. Bridford Group's structure separates the principals' permanent capital from third-party fund commitments, allowing direct participation in club deals and SPVs without external LP pressure. This architecture supports longer hold periods and co-investment alongside Access Industries.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2020
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
14-15 Stratford Place, London, W1C 1BE, United Kingdom
Principals
Ollie Sakhawat
Managing Director and Principal
Thomas Harding
Partner
Chris Sakhawat
Principal
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Bridford Group?
Ollie Sakhawat serves as managing director and principal. Thomas Harding acts as partner with prior experience at Access Industries. Chris Sakhawat participates as principal.
How does Bridford Group source proprietary deal flow?
The firm draws on the principals' networks from earlier technology and media ventures. It maintains recurring co-investment ties with Access Industries and board relationships at Aker Horizons.
Is Bridford Group structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Bridford Group functions as a multi-family office that invests permanent proprietary capital. It uses direct co-investments, SPVs and private-credit structures rather than a traditional venture-fund model.
Does Bridford Group participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm favors direct investments and co-investments. It also deploys through alternative VC models and private-credit vehicles without disclosed third-party fund commitments.
What investment stages does Bridford Group typically target?
Bridford covers seed through buyout stages. Emphasis falls on Series A to C growth rounds alongside select buyout opportunities.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originated from the principals' earlier exits in technology, media and financial-services ventures.
Does Bridford Group maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
Bridford Foundation operates as the family's philanthropic arm. It remains separate from the investment activities of the multi-family office.
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