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OCI Summer Newsletter 2026

Oakley Capital
14.07.26

Welcome to our Summer newsletter with news and views from across OCI, the Investment Adviser Oakley Capital  and the underlying portfolio companies.

In this edition: Oakley deploys >€950m* of capital in the first half of the year, including new founder-led investments for Fund VI and Origin II; AI leaders from across the portfolio come together for Oakley's second AI Forum; plus: we delve into the unique investment opportunities in the DACH Business Services sector.

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*Inclusive of announced investments yet to close

New Investments

Fund VI

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Fast-growing XTEL helps some of the world’s biggest consumer brands such as Unilever and PepsiCo to optimise trade promotions. AI is expected to further enhance the capabilities of XTEL’s platform by enabling customers to make faster and better decisions. Learn more about Fund VI’s latest investment. 

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Mia Drennan founded GLAS, a global provider of loan administration and bond trustee services, in 2011 with £6,000 of capital. Today the company manages over $750bn in assets globally. Find out how Oakley is supporting Mia and her team to accelerate growth through international expansion, M&A and the continued development of the company’s technology and AI offering. 

Origin II

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Founder-led Groupe Senef is a provider of mission-critical software solutions for people-intensive services businesses, helping customers manage and optimise their operations. Built on deep customer understanding and strong entrepreneurial values, Oakley will support the company’s next phase of growth while preserving its culture and long-term vision. Read about Origin II’s latest investment in France.

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Insights and Oakley news

Dach

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From Local Champions to Market Leaders: unlocking the DACH Business Services sector. Learn how Oakley is approaching the opportunity by leveraging deep sector expertise, local insight and long-standing partnerships to unlock opportunities in mid-market, founder-led businesses - including field-based and professional services.

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As the World Cup captures global attention, Steven Tredget explores what makes a winning team – and why the best private equity investors, like the best football managers, have a knack for identifying talent early and helping teams to reach their full potential. Read the full article.

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Sustainability

Oakley’s 2025 Responsible Investment Report is now out: in it, we share how Oakley is helping portfolio companies strengthen climate resilience, enhance cybersecurity, build more resilient supply chains and adopt AI responsibly. These themes were also in focus at our recent Sustainability Forum in Paris, bringing sustainability leads from across the portfolio together.

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AI at Oakley

Oakley recently welcomed founders, CEOs, CTOs and AI leaders from across the Oakley portfolio and network for our second AI Forum in London. Discussions covered the practical application of AI and emerging opportunities, with insights from industry leads including Anthropic, NVIDIA and Google Cloud. Hear from some of our speakers as they share their reflections on the day.

Philanthropy

Oakley completes its fourth Miles in March challenge
The Oakley Team volunteers with Soup Kitchen London
Oakley completes its fourth Miles in March challenge
The Oakley Team volunteers with Soup Kitchen London

Oakley completes its fourth Miles in March challenge, raising funds for World Cancer Research Fund and War Child. The team surpassed their 25,000km target, collectively clocking up 28,403km in a month by running, cycling, walking, swimming and even skiing towards their shared goal.

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The Oakley team recently volunteered over several days with Soup Kitchen London, supporting vulnerable people across the city. The charity provides nutritious meals, mental health support and clothing to some of the estimated 12,000 rough sleepers in London. The team prepared and served breakfast and lunch for around 540 guests at the charity’s Whitfield Street centre.

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