Odyssey 44
Family officePrague · Growth–Late Stage · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Odyssey 44 seeks to invest in outstanding, established businesses that consistently create value for customers and employees, believing that exceeding expectations drives long-term value growth. It is sector-agnostic and intends to hold acquired companies indefinitely. The firm does not invest in startups and considers a minimum equity investment of roughly €20 million. As a family office managing the wealth of the Kúšik family, it emphasizes working with people who share its values and a focus on enjoyment and self-realization in its business dealings.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 29, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteBorn in 1969 in Bratislava, Martin Kúšik studied law at Charles University in Prague and studied law and economics in Madrid. In 1994 he co-founded Penta Investments, growing it into one of the largest investment businesses in Central Europe, before leaving in 2013 to found Odyssey 44.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Odyssey 44 invest at?
- Odyssey 44 invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Odyssey 44's typical check size?
- Odyssey 44 typically writes checks of $22M.
- What sectors does Odyssey 44 focus on?
- Odyssey 44 focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Odyssey 44 located?
- Odyssey 44 is headquartered in Prague, CZ.
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