Oakley Capital Investments

Oakley Capital Investments
Company typePublic
LSEOCI
FTSE 250 component
Founded2007 (2007)
Headquarters,
Key people
Caroline Foulger (chair)
Websitewww.oakleycapitalinvestments.com

Oakley Capital Investments (LSEOCI), 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

  1. ^ "FTSE UK Index Series – Indicative Annual Review Changes August 2025". FTSE Russell. 26 August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  2. ^ "How private equity took over your kid's nursery". The Londoner. 25 January 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  3. ^ "Oakley Capital acquires TechInsights". Private Equity Wire. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  4. ^ "Oakley Capital Investments nets £30m from vLex sale". The Association of Investment Companies. 3 July 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "College aquaponics lab grows with help from island-based company". Royal Gazette. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2025.