Northbridge Financial

Northbridge Family Office provides discreet and dependable support to simplify the complexities of wealth and family life, acting as an extension of the families it serves. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services including financial oversight, administration, risk management, family office governance, legacy planning, philanthropy, impact investment oversight, strategy, advisory, estate, lifestyle, and household management. They aim to make the high service level of a traditional single-family office accessible and affordable by supporting multiple families. Their investment oversight includes private equity investments, asset management, tax planning, and investment opportunity assessment. They also assist with sourcing debt facilities like mortgages, bridging finance, and asset-backed lending.

Northbridge Family Office was founded in 2025 by Jake Ankers. For almost a decade prior to founding the firm, Jake managed the family office for a highly respected North West family, overseeing all aspects of their affairs, from finance and investment to estate management and philanthropy. He established Northbridge Family Office as a multi-family office to offer a modern, trusted, and affordable alternative to the traditional model, providing hands-on support for the practical, financial, and personal complexities of family life.

The provided information does not list specific notable investments or portfolio companies of Northbridge Family Office. However, Jake Ankers, the founder, sits on the boards of several portfolio companies spanning property technology, fashion, media, and property development finance.

The firm's expertise is primarily embodied by its founder, Jake Ankers. He graduated from the University of Hull in 2013 and began his career with Enterprise Mobility before joining an education technology start-up in London, gaining insight into challenges faced by founders and investors. His extensive experience includes managing all aspects of a family's finances, including private equity investments, asset management, tax planning, and multi-generation financial planning. Jake is also a Trustee of Mahdlo Youth Zone and Vice Chair of Trustees for the Cheshire Community Foundation. The firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, working collaboratively with clients' advisors to minimize client time input and ensure all reporting obligations are met.