West Coast Capital
Family officeDundonald · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
West Coast Capital is the investment vehicle of the Hunter Family Office, deploying the family's own capital rather than raising outside funds. It backs founder-led, profitable, private businesses and takes an ultra long-term, sector-agnostic approach with a global reach. The firm emphasizes working with people it trusts and respects and views business as a means to fuel human progress. Much of the value created is redeployed philanthropically through The Hunter Foundation, which has given away £150m to date.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's websiteJim was a founding partner of West Coast Capital in 2001. He spent sixteen years as a Tax Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers advising entrepreneurs and sits on the Board of Trustees of the Hunter Foundation.
Serial entrepreneur and philanthropist who built Sports Division into Europe's largest independent sports retailer, sold in 1998 for £290m. Knighted in 2005 and awarded the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy in 2013.
Sir Tom Hunter is a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist who built Sports Division into Europe's largest independent sports retailer, sold in 1998 for £290m. He was knighted in 2005 and received the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy in 2013.
Jamie, Tom and Marion's eldest son, is a Partner at West Coast Capital focused on carrying the firm and The Hunter Foundation forward over the coming decades. He previously co-founded and toured with the band Hunter & The Bear and has worked across media, fine art, gaming, technology, hospitality, and retail.
Peter is Chairman of West Coast Capital and Chairman and Trustee of The Hunter Foundation, with directorships in private healthcare, hotels, and construction. He previously worked at the Bank of Scotland as Senior Loan Officer and Chief Executive of the Corporate Division.
Stewart joined West Coast Capital in 2017 as an Investment Manager after an MBA at Strathclyde Business School, supporting the Winchburgh Village investment and other portfolio holdings. He previously spent 12 years as a corporate lawyer in private equity and energy/infrastructure transactions.
Alan joined West Coast Capital in 2018 to lead the Financial Team. He is a qualified accountant who previously served as an audit and accounts partner at a leading Chartered Accountants firm.
Sharon is Chief Operating Officer, having joined West Coast Capital in 2003 as Financial Controller. She has held roles across finance, asset management, and corporate finance and has served on investee company boards.
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA development/village investment held by West Coast Capital.
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does West Coast Capital focus on?
- West Coast Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is West Coast Capital located?
- West Coast Capital is headquartered in Dundonald, GB.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSir Tom Hunter says West Coast Capital in 'very positive position' after busy year of investing
Sir Tom Hunter
Bitesized Insight from Sir Tom Hunter, West Coast Capital - YouTube
Founders Forum For Good · Sir Tom Hunter
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