Nick Candy

Nick Candy’s Biography

Nick Candy is a British entrepreneur and investor, with a primary focus on super-prime real estate, luxury brands, and natural resources. He is CEO of Candy Capital, his London-based private family office.

He is best known as co-founder of Candy & Candy (now Candy London), the world-leading interior design and development management firm behind landmark global projects. His most celebrated project, One Hyde Park in London, redefined the global super-prime residential market, setting new benchmarks for luxury design, pricing, and service.

Over the past 25 years, the Candy brand has become synonymous with the very highest level of global luxury real estate. With a proven track record in delivering super-prime residential projects, the team has a deep understanding of the expectations of ultra-high net worth clients. Today, Candy London continues to deliver best-in-class projects for an international clientele.

In 2026, Candy completed the sale of his Chelsea residence for more than USD $350 million – the largest known residential transaction in the world – further underscoring... Nick Candy is a British entrepreneur and investor, with a primary focus on super-prime real estate, luxury brands, and natural resources. He is CEO of Candy Capital, his London-based private family office.

He is best known as co-founder of Candy & Candy (now Candy London), the world-leading interior design and development management firm behind landmark global projects. His most celebrated project, One Hyde Park in London, redefined the global super-prime residential market, setting new benchmarks for luxury design, pricing, and service.

Over the past 25 years, the Candy brand has become synonymous with the very highest level of global luxury real estate. With a proven track record in delivering super-prime residential projects, the team has a deep understanding of the expectations of ultra-high net worth clients. Today, Candy London continues to deliver best-in-class projects for an international clientele.

In 2026, Candy completed the sale of his Chelsea residence for more than USD $350 million – the largest known residential transaction in the world – further underscoring his position at the forefront of the international luxury property market. He also maintains a personal real estate portfolio comprising some of the finest homes in the world.

Through Candy Capital, he oversees a portfolio of companies spanning real estate, design, technology, and natural resources, including as the largest shareholder in AIM-listed Metals Exploration plc. He also leads a growing pipeline of residential and hospitality projects, with a strong and expanding presence in the Middle East through multiple high-profile joint venture partnerships.

Candy is also the founder of Wild Idol; a super-premium, naturally alcohol-free alternative to wine and champagne, created for a global luxury audience.

In addition to his business activities, he serves as Honorary Treasurer of Reform UK. READ MORE VIEW LESS

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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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Advisory Roles

Reform UK

Honorary Treasurer

Dec 2024 - Present

Other Business Interests

Wild Idol

Founder

2020 - Present

Wild Idol is a premium, naturally alcohol-free sparkling wine alternative made from carefully selected grapes using winemaking techniques. It is vegan and gluten-free, offering a sophisticated, bubbly drink designed to replicate the taste and experience of traditional sparkling wine without alcohol.