Daniel Jacoel

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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026

Founder & Principal

London, GB

Profile Verified by The Marque

Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026

In Their Own Right

Biography

Daniel Jacoel is Founder & Principal of Oakview (Single Family Office). Prior to establishing Oakview, Daniel worked at Standard Chartered in Beijing, was Founder and Head of Kaupthing, Singer and Friedlander’s China Team in London, was a co-founding Partner of Akur Partners, and the sole Founder of Sino International Capital Group.

He sits on the Board of several charities that are important to him. Current and former roles include the Community Security Trust (CST) Real Estate & Finance Committee and The Yehudi Menuhin School's International Advisory Board.

Daniel graduated with a BA (Hons) in Modern & Classical Chinese from SOAS, University of London.

The Record

Background

2010 — Present
Founder & Principal

Sino International Capital Group

Founded by Daniel in 2010, Sino International Capital Group (SICG) is an independent specialist consulting firm based in Hong Kong (SAR) that advises leading international SME businesses.
Present

Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered Bank is a well-regarded banking and financial services corporation headquartered in London, with operations across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
2020 — Present
Founder & Principal

Oakview (SFO)

Oakview invests in profitable SMEs (typically £2.5m-5m EBITDA) that generate cash and have little or no debt. It is sector agnostic but only invests in companies domiciled in developed markets. Target companies are often founder-led or family-owned. As a long-term investor, the firm provides high-level strategic advice and leverages its network, but does not interfere with daily operations.
2007 — 2008
Investment Banker

Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander

Founded in 1907, Kaupthing, Singer & Friedlander was a financial services provider based in the City of London. The bank offered its clientele investment management, asset finance, capital markets and private banking services.
2008 — 2010
Co-Founder, Equity Partner & Head of China Business Services

Akur Capital

Akur Capital, based in London, is a capital markets advisory firm. Their services include IPO assistance, M&A, strategic advice, and asset management. Daniel was an Equity Partner at the firm and Head of China Business Services.
2008 — 2014
Founder & UK Chairman

Young Icebreakers

The Young Icebreakers is a UK-China organisation for young business professionals. It connects members, enabling them to share ideas, engage in business, collaborate and form community ties.