Nick Candy
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
CEO
London, GB
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
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 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.
The Record
Background
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2015 — Present
CEO
Candy Capital
Candy Capital is a privately-held family office established by British entrepreneur Nick Candy to manage his personal business interests and group of companies.
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1999 — Present
Co-Founder & CEO
Candy London
Candy London (formerly Candy & Candy) is the world’s pre-eminent interior designer and development manager, recognised globally for setting unparalleled new standards in luxury property design and development.
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Present
Founder
Candy Ventures
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.
In The News
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2 April 2026 · Bloomberg
Nick Candy Sells His London Home for More Than £270 Million
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10 October 2025 · The Times
Nick Candy puts his money where his mouth is with £1m gift to Reform UK
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14 April 2025 · Sky News
Reform UK treasurer Candy sweet on merger of payments firms
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14 January 2025 · The National
Nick Candy backs expansion of his alcohol-free Wild Idol wine across Middle East
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22 December 2024 · Financial Times
Nick Candy vows to help Reform disrupt British politics ‘like we have never seen’
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10 December 2024 · BBC
Farage recruits tycoon Nick Candy as Reform UK treasurer
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4 December 2024 · This is Money
Gold miner backed by property tycoon Nick Candy snaps up rival in £90m deal
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28 November 2024 · Bloomberg
London’s Most Famous Luxury Property Developer Invests in Nonalcoholic Wine
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8 October 2024 · Bloomberg
Nick Candy Vows to Outdo UAE Developers With Ultra-Luxury Homes
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13 September 2024 · The National
Going, going, gone: Why the wealthy are giving up and leaving the UK
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25 May 2024 · Spear's
The Roaring Twenties: Why London is in a ‘golden decade’ for super-prime property
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9 February 2024 · The National
Property tycoon Nick Candy: Crime-ridden London is losing out to Dubai
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7 February 2024 · Bloomberg
Property Developers Should Be ‘Running’ to the Middle East
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6 November 2023 · Khaleej Times
Dubai: Property prices rise for 11th consecutive quarter
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27 April 2023 · Bloomberg
Candy Says Property Buyers Want Dubai Luxury, Not London Crime
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15 November 2022
Nick Candy eyes Dubai and Saudi… ‘for work and pleasure’
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17 June 2022 · The Times
THG shares on slide as two bidders walk away from takeover
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19 May 2022 · The Guardian
Property tycoon Nick Candy considering bid to take over THG
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8 March 2022 · The Daily Mail
British tycoon Nick Candy to submit a £2.5billion bid to buy Chelsea FC
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28 October 2021
LoveLocal raises $18 million funding round led by Vulcan Capital
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Formative Years
Education
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Epsom College
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University of Reading
Human Geography
Areas Of Focus