Oakley Capital Investments

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

  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^