Odyssey Private Equity
Private equityGrowth–Late Stage · 3 people tracked
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 website
What they invest in
from 11 of 24 portfolio companiesE-commerce ×6Consumer ×5Retail Tech ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×2Direct to Consumer ×2Construction Tech ×1Deep Tech ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:Australia×9New Zealand×1
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAdventure Operations is an outdoor leisure business in the Oceania region that develops and sells outdoor, camping, and outdoor-cooking products through a portfolio of brands.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumer
Australian market leader in minerals testing for mining companies (2005-2008).
National provider of modular building solutions to resources, education and infrastructure customers (2007-2012).
Hirer of temporary fencing and height safety solutions to construction, infrastructure and events sectors (2004-2006).
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).
Brand in industrial pallet-racking, commercial shelving and automated warehouse technology (2003-2005).
Owner of Sushi Sushi, one of Australia's most recognisable sushi brands; sold to Genki Global Dining Concepts in April 2026 (2019-2026).
FRANKIE4 designs women's footwear including boots, sneakers, and flats, with each pair including a customizable Sole Saver Pack for a tailored fit.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
World's largest supplier of non-OEM aftermarket wear parts for mining equipment; acquired by Hitachi Construction in December 2016 (2008-2016).
Intercast is an iron foundry producing tailored cast iron casting solutions for business customers, with an annual capacity exceeding 40,000 metric tonnes.
Advanced ManufacturingNew Materials
Lorna Jane is an Australian brand that designs women's activewear, including sports bras, leggings, tops, loungewear and gym accessories, using its own performance-focused fabric technology.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Macpac is an outdoor apparel and gear retailer offering equipment and clothing for hiking and alpine activities, aimed at outdoor explorers.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
World leader in metal detector technologies for demining, consumer and military applications (2002-2008).
MST Global provides technology solutions for complex industrial operations, drawing on around 30 years of experience.
Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardware
MTB Direct is an online retailer specializing in mountain bike parts, tyres, accessories, clothing, protective gear, tools, and eBike components.
E-commerceRetail TechSports TechBrisbane, AU
Distributor of plastic sheeting and engineering plastics across Australia, New Zealand and Asia (2006-2010).
Pioneer of the super-premium fresh juice category in Australian food service and grocery (2004-2007).
Retail Apparel Group is an Australian apparel retailer operating over 550 stores across Australia and New Zealand, with a portfolio of six brands.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
RSEA Safety is an Australian retailer of workplace safety equipment, workwear, safety signage, and temporary barrier and roadside safety products, operating physical stores across multiple Australian states.
Construction TechE-commerceRetail Tech
Market leader in marine freight and logistics in Far North Queensland and the Northern Territory (2012-2019).
Manufacturer of value-added fruit pieces and pastes for snacks, cereals and nutritional bars; acquired by Frutarom in June 2015 (2007-2015).
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
Australia's largest franchise operator for DVD rental and retail (2002-2005).
Exits · 3
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioHE-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 via acquisition or IPO.
- 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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