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).

Nicholas Safford

Investor

Managing Partner at New Layer Capital

United States

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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283 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 ContourGlobal

×5Nicholas: together at PacBridge Capital Partners

×2Nicholas: together at Mekong Capital

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 Technology140

Chester NgGeneral Partner at Atomic Francesco MoroPrincipal at Burda Principal Investments Zeya YangInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Petra MeyerInvestor at Golden Seeds Omesh FabianiCo-Head of Private Credit, Onyx at Openspace Ventures Rin HuangPartner at Fenbushi Capital

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Also attended George Mason University99

Karan MehandruManaging Director at Madrona Venture Group Beau HigginsVP (OPlign), Senior Client Partner (The Military Veteran) at Context Ventures Muna AbuSulaymanFounder & Managing Partner at Transform Capital Management Veronica DaiglePresident, National Security Practice at Red Cell Incubation Jeff ShermanCo-Founder and CTO, Zephyr AI at Red Cell Incubation Saeyeon KwonResearch Associate, Stewardship at Sands Capital Ventures

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Also attended Berkshire School9

Luis EcheverriaPrincipal at Goodwater Capital Laurence ConstableManaging Partner at Kiplin Capital Gary OffnerHead of Nasdaq Ventures at Nasdaq Ventures Tanner TomasiExecutive Assistant at Hack VC Phil PotterBoard Director at XBTO Natalia C. AndersonSenior Manager, Compliance at Ampersand

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Also attended Hong Kong International School24

Jess LeePartner and Chief Product Officer at Sequoia Capital Alan ChanManaging Partner at Vectr Ventures Chris VoigtProfessor, MIT & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC Rob GoCo-founder and Partner at NextView Ventures Christopher O'DoreSenior Associate at Advance Venture Partners Danny SursockPartner at Archetype

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Shared employers

Also worked at aramco35

Qusai AlSaifChief Executive Officer at Sadu Capital Andrew GouldAdvisory Board Member at Titanium Innovation Investments Andreas von RichterManaging Director at LBBW Venture Capital GmbH Fahad AlidiManaging Director at Wa'ed Ventures Mohamed SolimanCo-Founding & Managing Partner at Ventioneers Capital Raed TwailyExecutive Managing Director at Prosperity7 Ventures

+ 29 more

Also worked at PacBridge Capital Partners2

Howard BallochPartner at PacBridge Capital Partners James LumsdainePartner at PacBridge Capital Partners

Also worked at Mekong Capital7

Chris FreundFounder and Partner at Mekong Capital Ellen VanInvestment Director at Mekong Capital Do Khanh VanInvestment Director at Mekong Capital Do Hieu TrungHead of Communications at Mekong Capital Sophia Trang ChuInvestment Principal at Mekong Capital Robert HuntNew Venture Development at Craft Ventures

+ 1 more

Also worked at ContourGlobal2

William BarryHead of Energy Strategy at ARCH Emerging Markets Partners Lee MullerExecutive Officer at Aqua venture