Oakley Capital Investments (LSE: OCI), is a large British investment trust focused on investments in mid-market companies in the business services, consumer, education and technology sectors. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.[1]
History
Established in 2007, the company is a fund of funds making investments in various funds managed by Oakley Capital. Indirect investments include a nursery business, Bright Stars,[2] and a semi-conductor analysis business, TechInsights.[3] It made a significant return on the disposal of its indirect investment in the legal platform, Vlex, in July 2025.[4]
Previously listed as a specialist fund, the company transferred to the main market of the London Stock Exchange in July 2025.[5]
The company is managed by Oakley Capital and the chair is Caroline Foulger.[6]
References
- ↑ "FTSE UK Index Series – Indicative Annual Review Changes August 2025". FTSE Russell. 26 August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "How private equity took over your kid's nursery". The Londoner. 25 January 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "Oakley Capital acquires TechInsights". Private Equity Wire. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "Oakley Capital Investments nets £30m from vLex sale". The Association of Investment Companies. 3 July 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "Oakley Capital Investments moves to main market to broaden access to its top private equity portfolio". Quoted Data. 30 July 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "College aquaponics lab grows with help from island-based company". Royal Gazette. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2025.