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Oliver Tonkin

Founder

Founder at Bcbgroup · Co-founder and President at BCB Group

London, England, United Kingdom

FoundedBCB GroupBcbgroup

About

Oliver Tonkin is co-founder and President of BCB Group, a provider of payment infrastructure for financial institutions operating in fiat and cryptocurrency markets. His background spans legal, finance, and commercial roles, with experience in private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and debt and equity fundraising. He has also worked on growth, turnaround, and restructuring plans for small and medium-sized businesses.

Founder at Bcbgroup

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Bcbgroup's investors · 1

Pantera CapitalSan Francisco · $5M – $100M checks

Co-founder and President at BCB Group

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BCB Group's investors · 7

BackedLondon · $500K – $5M checksDigital Currency GroupNew YorkFoundation CapitalSan Francisco · $250K – $15M checksNIVNew York · $500K – $5M checksPantera CapitalSan Francisco · $5M – $100M checksRockawayXLondonWintermuteLondon

Experience

  1. BCB GroupPresidentcurrent2026 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  2. BCB GroupChief Executive Officer2023 — 2026London, England, United Kingdom
  3. BCB GroupCo-Founder and Deputy CEO2023London, England, United Kingdom
  4. BCB GroupCo-founder and General Counsel2017 — 2023London, United Kingdom
  5. Pemcap Advisory LLPPartner2010 — 2021London, United Kingdom
  6. Galaxy DigitalConsultant2018 — 2020London, United Kingdom
  7. Hamilton Bradshaw GroupConsultant2009 — 2010London, United Kingdom
  8. GenworthLegal Counsel2005 — 2008London, United Kingdom
  9. Norton Rose FulbrightSolicitor2000 — 2004London, United Kingdom
  10. Theodore GoddardTrainee Solicitor1998 — 2000London, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Private Equity33Investments17Capital1Restructuring8Corporate Finance13Valuation3Corporate Development2Mergers1Due Diligence6M&A experience10Financial Structuring5Joint Ventures5
+12 moreBusiness ValuationEmerging MarketsVenture CapitalStructured FinanceDebt RestructuringMergersMergers & AcquisitionsBusiness PlanningTurnaroundBusiness StrategyFinanceMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Languages Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Oliver Tonkin?
Oliver Tonkin is co-founder and President of BCB Group, a provider of payment infrastructure for financial institutions operating in fiat and cryptocurrency markets. His background spans legal, finance, and commercial roles, with experience in private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and debt and equity fundraising. He has also worked on growth, turnaround, and restructuring plans for small and medium-sized businesses.
Where does Oliver Tonkin work?
Oliver Tonkin is Co-founder and President of BCB Group and Founder at Bcbgroup.
What companies did Oliver Tonkin found?
Oliver Tonkin founded BCB Group, Bcbgroup.
Where did Oliver Tonkin go to school?
Oliver Tonkin studied at Bayes Business School (Executive MBA, Finance); University of the West of England (Postgraduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course); Durham University (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Classics).

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Also attended Bayes Business School66

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Also attended University of the West of England42

James WilsonDesigner-in-residence at Brighteye VenturesRossInvestor at Dig Ventures Management LimitedGareth JonesManaging Partner at FinTech CollectiveDotun OlowoporokuManaging Partner at Ventures PlatformMohamed FoulserPartner at RedstoneLewis DuttonCompliance Manager at Astanor Ventures

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Also attended Durham University252

Bertie AykroydPartner at Mayfair Equity PartnersMaria DrobotInvestor at DN CapitalNaseem MoumeneVice President at Northzone, investing across complex and fragmented industries undergoing fundamental shiftsJeppe ZinkPartner at NorthzoneHugo AdamsInvestor at Pembroke VCTChandar LalPartner at Mosaic Ventures

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Also attended Bristol Grammar School5

Abubakr “Mali” MalidaDirector of Strategic Relationships at Alpha PartnersJames BrueggerCIO & General Partner at Seraphim SpaceRosie BarnettPrincipal at Delin VenturesLucien BartramCo-Chairman at St Andrews AngelsSimon EneverFounder at Quip

Shared employers

Also worked at BCB Group3

Dr. Mattia RattaggiAmbassador (CV Labs) at CV LabsPerry BlacherPartner at Augmentum FintechAngus DavisGeneral Partner at Foundation Capital

Also worked at Galaxy Digital35

Karim HelmyHead of Trading at 1kxArjun MohanInvestments at Standard CryptoGuillaume GirardInvestment Associate at UTXO ManagementCassie CliftonAdvisory Board Member at UTXO ManagementMoritz GillmairInvestment Team at RedstoneGilberto PerezAdvisor at Avila

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Also worked at Genworth7

Bion LudwigVenture Partner at ABS Capital PartnersCarrie ZawistowskiVP of Portfolio Finance at Calibrate VenturesBrijesh DamodaranPartner at AuxanoRenard CharityManaging Partner at Fletcher Spaght, Inc.Chris AntonelloOperating Partner, Owner at Plexus CapitalJonathan CookeVice President at Plexus Capital

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