Nick Candy

Nick Candy’s Biography

Nick Candy is a British luxury real estate developer and co-founder of world-leading interior design and development firm Candy London (formerly Candy & Candy). His groundbreaking project – the globally celebrated One Hyde Park – revolutionised the property market worldwide, breaking industry records and setting unparalleled new standards in luxury design and living.

Nick operates a private family office – Candy Capital – overseeing a diverse group of companies spanning real estate, design, development, and a portfolio of multi-stage investments in tech, digital media, consumer and sports, biotech, sustainability, and natural resources.

In 1995, Nick and his brother Christian bought their first property in London - a one-bedroom flat in Earls Court - with the help of a £6,000 loan from their grandmother. Candy & Candy was established in 1999 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading luxury interior design firms.

Over the past 25 years, the Candy brand has become synonymous with the world’s most luxurious real estate. With an exceptional track record in luxury... Nick Candy is a British luxury real estate developer and co-founder of world-leading interior design and development firm Candy London (formerly Candy & Candy). His groundbreaking project – the globally celebrated One Hyde Park – revolutionised the property market worldwide, breaking industry records and setting unparalleled new standards in luxury design and living.

Nick operates a private family office – Candy Capital – overseeing a diverse group of companies spanning real estate, design, development, and a portfolio of multi-stage investments in tech, digital media, consumer and sports, biotech, sustainability, and natural resources.

In 1995, Nick and his brother Christian bought their first property in London - a one-bedroom flat in Earls Court - with the help of a £6,000 loan from their grandmother. Candy & Candy was established in 1999 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading luxury interior design firms.

Over the past 25 years, the Candy brand has become synonymous with the world’s most luxurious real estate. With an exceptional track record in luxury residential development worldwide, the team has an inherent understanding of luxury and the discerning needs and desires of the super-rich.

Nick graduated from Reading University with a degree in Human Geography. He then joined KPMG before pursuing a career in advertising at J. Walter Thompson. Following this he moved to Dentsu Group Europe, where he became the company’s youngest director.

An active philanthropist, Nick, together with his wife Holly, founded The Candy Foundation in 2018 to pursue their philanthropic ambitions. READ MORE VIEW LESS

Nick Candy’s Newsfeed

The National

Going, going, gone: Why the wealthy are giving up and leaving the UK

Luxury property developer Nick Candy told The National that while many people stay in the UK for its education, culture, and lifestyle, he believes the country is in decline, losing cherished values, experiencing rising crime, and becoming a global laughingstock.

Nick Candy’s Background

Candy Capital

CEO

Sep 2015 - Present

London, UK

Candy Capital is a privately-held family office established by British entrepreneur Nick Candy to manage his personal business interests and group of companies.

Candy Ventures

Founder

Candy Ventures is a multi-stage investment firm with a portfolio of global companies funded by British entrepreneur Nick Candy. This includes investments in fintech, deep tech and augmented reality, digital media, consumer and sports, biotech, sustainability, and natural resources.

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Philanthropy

The Candy Foundation

Co-Founder

London, UK

The Candy Foundation is a UK registered charity representing the philanthropic interests of British entrepreneur Nick Candy and Australian actress and singer Holly Candy.

The White House Historical Association

National Council Member

Washington, DC, USA

The White House Historical Association is a private non-profit educational organisation with a mission to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the Executive Mansion.