Private and listed companies

Olympia Funds invests in private equity and publicly listed companies in many markets across the globe. Of all proposals we are receiving for private equity investments, less than five percent make it past our investment committee. Although sector agnostic, we have a special preference for tech companies, especially in Asia and Europe, where we look for strong growth in markets open for disruption.

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Dedicated professionals

Our team of dedicated professionals reviews thousands of investment targets, and our screening criteria comprise a multi-phase process to select and screen viable companies. First, we compile the basic information such as finding out as much as possible via public information, including online media, press releases, and filings. If no red flags, we look at the industry and where the target company fits in.

Next, our team continues to analyze the historical financial statements in great detail, and look for more red flags. We make peer comparisons, both in their local market of operations and others, and try to understand the likelihood of achieving any set financial targets. Where are the traps, pitfalls, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats?  

 

We invest in management

There we look for entrepreneurial stamina because a great business idea is just an idea until someone makes it a business, and the world is full of ideas that look great on paper. Initially, most entrepreneurs have high energy, which may fade away unless the entrepreneur has high mental stamina. Business is like a never-ending marathon in the jungle without a compass. Or like being in a rowboat in the open ocean in full storm, surrounded by sharks. Once our investment committee determines that the investment is worth pursuing, we negotiate the terms, provide a term sheet and start the due diligence process. We typically act as the lead investor and bring in other investors to co-invest with us. The holding period varies but is typically 3-5 years, during which time we stay close to the company.  

Our preferred method of exit is an IPO on a stock market in Europe or Asia.