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Private equityGrowth–Late Stage · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Odyssey Private Equity focuses on leading, mid-sized growth companies across Australia and New Zealand that have potential to become market-segment leaders. It provides equity capital to fund organic expansion, acquisitions, management buyouts/buy-ins and shareholder restructures, taking both control and minority positions. The firm works closely with management teams and business owners, with direct partner involvement enabling quick, flexible decision-making. It has invested across a broad range of sectors including consumer products, retail, financial services, industrial products, equipment rental, distribution, aged care, manufacturing and building products, and emphasizes ESG progress across its portfolio.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 11 of 24 portfolio companiesE-commerce ×6Consumer ×5Retail Tech ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×3Direct to Consumer ×3Construction Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Hardware ×2
HQs:Australia×9New Zealand×1
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAdventure Operations is an outdoor equipment manufacturer and retailer with brands including OZtrail, Companion, and Campfire, serving retailers across Australia.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerRetail TechBrisbane, AU
Cater Care is an Australian contract catering, accommodation, and facility management provider serving clients across a range of industries, including remote workforces and aged care.
FoodTech
Agribusiness providing rural products and farm advisory services; sold to Elders Ltd in November 2025 (2019-2025).
FRANKIE4 designs supportive women's footwear engineered by podiatrists to manage common foot conditions while offering contemporary styles.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFemTechHealthtech
Caroline McCulloch(Founder)in
Intercast & Forge is a foundry that manufactures and exports iron castings for rail, mining, automotive, consumer, and industrial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainNew MaterialsAdelaide, AU
Lorna Jane designs and sells women's activewear including sports bras, leggings, shorts, tops, and tanks for gym, yoga, pilates, and everyday wear.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
Macpac is an Australian retailer that sells outdoor and camping products.
ConsumerE-commerceHardwareRetail TechChristchurch, AU
Bruce McIntyre(Founder)
MST Global provides digital transformation solutions for mining, tunneling, and remote construction operations through connected sensors, wearable tracking, voice communication, and software analytics.
Construction TechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoT
Haydn Roberts(CEO)
MTB Direct is an Australian online retailer of mountain bike gear and accessories, offering products at globally competitive prices sourced directly from suppliers.
E-commerceRetail TechSports TechBrisbane, AU
Retail Apparel Group operates a portfolio of apparel and fashion retail brands in Australia.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Dean Zanapalis(Chief Executive Officer)inTroy Wilson(Chief Financial Officer)in
Co-investorsNavis Capital Partners
RSEA Safety is an Australian retailer of workplace safety products, PPE, workwear, footwear, signage and road safety equipment, serving businesses through in-store, online, and on-site services including safety audits, custom embroidery, and vending machines.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSUnknown from page, AU
Brandon Chizikin
TR Group leases, rents, and maintains heavy commercial trucks and trailers for fleet operators in the transport industry, offering maintenance management, driver training, and an online fleet portal.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationAuckland, NZ
Co-investorsTe Pūia Tāpapa
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AmdelAPB ModularAustralian Temporary FencingDexion Asia PacificFood OdysseyHE-PartsMinelab ElectronicsMulford InternationalNudie FoodsSea SwiftTaura Natural IngredientsVideo Ezy Australasia
Exits · 3
3 acquisitionsHE-Partsacq. by Hitachi ConstructionMacpacacq. by Super Retail GroupTaura Natural Ingredientsacq. by Frutarom
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Odyssey Private Equity made?
- Odyssey Private Equity has 24 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited.
- What stage does Odyssey Private Equity invest at?
- Odyssey Private Equity invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Odyssey Private Equity focus on?
- Odyssey Private Equity focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Construction Tech, Consumer, Fintech, Retail Tech.
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