Oakley Capital

Oakley Capital is a mid-market European private equity firm, with a uniquely entrepreneurial approach, underpinned by the firm’s heritage. Oakley focuses on companies which are owned by founders or entrepreneurial managers, as well as complex carve outs. The long-term relationships that Oakley builds help to cultivate a pipeline of interesting opportunities, that are not always accessible through traditional routes. Oakley has built expertise in three core sectors: TMT, Digital Consumer and Education, and has strong credentials and networks in these areas. The team is comfortable with complexity and searches for deals outside of intermediated auctions. Oakley works proactively with management teams, together with other stakeholders, often using buy and build strategies and business professionalisation to create substantial value for the Funds’ investors. Oakley has over €1.5 billion of AUM, primarily in Western Europe. Oakley Capital Private Equity’s first fund was a €288 million 2007-vintage fund, and has been succeeded by Fund II, a €524 million 2013-vintage fund and Fund III, an €800 million 2016-vintage fund. Fund IV is the most recent, a €1.46bn 2019-vintage fund. Website: www.oakleycapital.com