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Nickleby Capital
Nickleby Capital was established in 2019 by Marco Schiavo and Saav Shah. The firm draws its capital base from entrepreneurial families and business leaders who...
Nickleby Capital
Nickleby Capital was established in 2019 by Marco Schiavo and Saav Shah. The firm draws its capital base from entrepreneurial families and business leaders who seek direct exposure to growth companies rather than passive allocations. The investment approach mixes private-equity discipline with venture-stage flexibility. Capital is deployed through direct investments and co-investments in technology, consumer and healthcare businesses. Confirmed holdings include Laundryheap, the on-demand laundry platform operating in 22 cities, and Seat Unique, the premium-ticket marketplace. Additional positions span orthodontics, tattoo removal, grocery delivery and fantasy-sports analytics. Activity spans Europe, North America, Latin America and the Middle East. The team comprises six named professionals plus advisors. Marco Schiavo previously co-founded a digital recruitment company and a residential developer with over £500 million in sales. Saav Shah previously headed co-investments at a boutique bank after starting at Rothschild and Goldman Sachs. Latika Vij serves as COO. Adjacent vehicles include Portchester Estates, a London residential developer, plus exposure to aircraft and yacht financing. No recent operational events from the last 24 months are recorded. Nickleby Capital maintains a hybrid structure that allows family capital to be deployed with board-level involvement while preserving flexibility to co-invest alongside external partners such as UNIQA Ventures and The Players Fund.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2019
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Principals
Marco Schiavo
Managing Partner
Saav Shah
Managing Partner
Latika Vij
COO
Simon Murphy
Venture Partner
Brian McBride
Senior Advisor
Chris Harper
Senior Advisor
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Nickleby Capital?
Marco Schiavo and Saav Shah serve as Managing Partners and lead investment decisions. Latika Vij manages operations and investor relations as COO.
How does Nickleby Capital source proprietary deal flow?
The firm relies on the networks of its founders and advisors, including prior relationships from Rothschild, Goldman Sachs and Amazon UK. Senior advisor Brian McBride adds connections from his time as UK CEO of Amazon.
Does Nickleby Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm focuses on direct investments and co-investments rather than fund commitments. It has co-invested with UNIQA Ventures in healthcare and technology and with The Players Fund in Seat Unique.
What investment stages does Nickleby Capital typically target?
Nickleby Capital targets growth-stage companies. It backs businesses that have achieved initial traction and require capital for geographic or product expansion.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Capital originates from entrepreneurial families and business leaders. No single founding family is publicly identified as the sole source.
What is Nickleby Capital's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm regularly co-invests with external partners. Documented examples include UNIQA Ventures and The Players Fund.
Does Nickleby Capital maintain philanthropic structures?
No philanthropic vehicles are disclosed in public materials.
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