
Olympus Capital Holdings Asia
Description
Olympus Capital Asia (OCA) is a well-established private equity firm founded in 1997, primarily focused on middle-market investments across Asia. While maintaining an office in New York, its core investment activities are concentrated in key Asian markets, including China, India, Southeast Asia, and Japan. The firm targets companies within the environmental services, financial services, and business services sectors, seeking to partner with strong management teams to drive growth and operational excellence.
Olympus Capital Asia typically pursues control or significant minority equity investments in established businesses with proven track records and substantial growth potential. Their investment philosophy emphasizes value creation through strategic guidance, operational improvements, and active board participation. The firm is known for its substantial capital commitments, with typical equity checks ranging from approximately $50 million to $200 million per transaction. This allows them to support significant growth initiatives and provide substantial capital for expansion, acquisitions, or balance sheet restructuring.
With over two decades of experience, Olympus Capital Asia has built a robust portfolio, having invested in more than 50 companies across diverse Asian economies. The firm manages significant capital, with Assets Under Management (AUM) exceeding $2.5 billion across multiple funds. Their long-term approach and deep regional expertise enable them to identify and nurture companies that can achieve market leadership and generate strong returns for their investors. Their commitment to sustainable growth is particularly evident in their focus on environmental services, addressing critical needs in the region.
Investor Profile
Olympus Capital Holdings Asia has backed more than 21 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 57% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Private Equity, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in China, United States, India.
- Strong thematic focus on Logistics, Energy, Electronics.
- Typical check size: $50M – $200M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (24%)
- Private Equity (24%)
- Series C (24%)
- Series D (10%)
- Series A (5%)
- Angel (5%)
- Series E (5%)
- Series B (5%)
Country Focus
- China (33%)
- United States (24%)
- India (24%)
- Thailand (5%)
- Vietnam (5%)
- Hong Kong (5%)
- The Netherlands (5%)
Industry Focus
- Logistics
- Energy
- Electronics
- Manufacturing
- B2b
- Dairy
- Fast-moving Consumer Goods
- Software
- Social Network
- Government
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