Nicholas Safford
InvestorManaging Partner at New Layer Capital
United States
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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252 people in our graph share verified history with Nicholas — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
CamilounlockedNicholas: together at New Vantage Group (2005)
Nicholas: together at New Vantage Group
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About
Founder of New Layer Capital (2021) with over 17 years in finance and energy, having led over $50B in VC, PE, and corporate M&A transactions. He spent a decade at Aramco investing across the energy value chain, began investing in Bitcoin in 2015, and previously held roles at Pacbridge Capital Partners, Mekong Capital, and Riveria Investment Group.
Experience
- aramcoCorporate Development2013 — 2024Saudi Arabia
- PacBridge Capital PartnersPrivate Equity Investor2012 — 2013Hong Kong
- Mekong CapitalPrivate Equity Investor2012Vietnam
- Riveria Investment GroupPrivate Equity Investor2009 — 2011New York, New York, United States
- ContourGlobalPrivate Equity Investor2008 — 2009New York, New York, United States
- New Vantage GroupVenture Capital Investor2005 — 2007Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Skills & more
Bitcoin3Bitcoin Mining3Private Equity39Venture Capital19Due Diligence22Financial Modeling18Project Finance9Oil & Gas1Energy6Infrastructure1Business Development1
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Nicholas Safford?
- Founder of New Layer Capital (2021) with over 17 years in finance and energy, having led over $50B in VC, PE, and corporate M&A transactions. He spent a decade at Aramco investing across the energy value chain, began investing in Bitcoin in 2015, and previously held roles at Pacbridge Capital Partners, Mekong Capital, and Riveria Investment Group.
- Where does Nicholas Safford work?
- Nicholas Safford is Managing Partner at New Layer Capital.
- What check size does Nicholas Safford write?
- Nicholas Safford typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Nicholas Safford go to school?
- Nicholas Safford studied at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Master of Business Administration - MBA); George Mason University (Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance); Berkshire School (High School Diploma).
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Also attended The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology134
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Also attended George Mason University69
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Also attended Berkshire School8
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+ 2 more
Also attended Hong Kong International School21
Jess LeePartner and Chief Product Officer at Sequoia CapitalAlan ChanManaging Partner at Vectr VenturesChris VoigtProfessor, MIT & Founding Pillar at Pillar VCRob GoCo-founder and Partner at NextView VenturesChristopher O'DoreSenior Associate at Advance Venture PartnersDanny SursockPartner at Archetype
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Shared employers
Also worked at aramco36
Abdulrahman TarabzouniFounder & CEO at STVQusai AlSaifChief Executive Officer at Sadu CapitalAndrew GouldAdvisory Board Member at Titanium Innovation InvestmentsAndreas von RichterManaging Director at LBBW Venture Capital GmbHFahad AlidiManaging Director at Wa'ed VenturesMazen AlasnagHead of Venture Growth at Wa'ed Ventures
+ 30 more
Also worked at PacBridge Capital Partners2
Also worked at Mekong Capital6
Chris FreundFounder and Partner at Mekong CapitalEllen VanInvestment Director at Mekong CapitalDo Khanh VanInvestment Director at Mekong CapitalDo Hieu TrungHead of Communications at Mekong CapitalSophia Trang ChuInvestment Principal at Mekong CapitalRobert HuntNew Venture Development at Craft Ventures
