About Us

Family capital, steady hands, and a long-term view.

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We invest our own capital, not third-party funds, allowing us to move decisively and take a patient approach without external pressures or artificial timelines.

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Origins

Birchstone grew out of a long history in property investment and development.

Over the past three decades, we’ve been involved in acquiring, managing, and developing residential and mixed-use assets across London and the South East — from complex airspace schemes to large freehold portfolios.

That experience built our foundation:

Disciplined capital allocation
Rigorous due diligence
A focus on long-term, risk-adjusted returns

Those same principles now guide Birchstone’s approach to owning and improving operating businesses. Where property offered value through development and asset management, our focus now extends to building value through stewardship - helping well-run businesses continue to thrive under stable ownership.

Our pEOPLE

Led by experience, driven by continuity.

Dan Ali-Khan
Principal

Dan oversees acquisitions, financial analysis, and long-term strategy.

He studied at the University of Manchester and the London School of Economics, and has over a decade of experience in property investment and development.

At Birchstone, he focuses on identifying stable, profitable businesses and guiding them through smooth, well-managed transitions.

Tariq Ali-Khan
Principal

Tariq brings more than 30 years of business and investment experience.

He studied at Boston University, where he earned his MBA, and has a long track record across property, asset management, and private ventures.

At Birchstone, he provides strategic oversight and financial discipline across acquisitions and operations, ensuring each business is managed with stability and care.

Our Approach

We invest permanent family capital, not third-party funds.

Respect for legacy, staff, and culture
Decisions made fast, directly by us.
Confidential and discreet process
Privately funded — no investors.

Our capital has been built through decades of property investment and development, and our focus now is to deploy it into well-established operating businesses that share our values — stability, integrity, and longevity.