OLMA Luxury Holdings
Venture capitalDublin · Late Stage · 10 people tracked
Investment thesis
OLMA Luxury Holdings concentrates on experiential luxury and the future of luxury goods and services, reflecting new consumption trends and behaviors. The firm has built an agile platform to identify, finance, and support the growth and development of start-ups and small-to-medium enterprises with innovative concepts, primarily across Western Europe. It invests in iconic and emerging luxury brands, aiming to strengthen vertically integrated models and long-term brand development across Europe and the US.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's websiteCo-founder of OLMA and English-qualified solicitor, formerly at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and White & Case, specializing in M&A and corporate transactions across energy, industrial, and services sectors.
Co-founder of OLMA and key investor in three companies sold to strategic buyers, including Brunswick Brokerage (to UBS), the luxury retailer Jamilco, and a medical brand sold to Sinclair IS Pharma. Graduate of the University of Oxford.
Co-founder of OLMA and Director of OLH with a background in sales, marketing, and operations. Founded Rusdel, a Russian distributor of brands such as Longchamp and TUMI, and has managed numerous luxury-sector investments in Europe and the Far East.
Co-founder of OLMA with 20 years in private equity and M&A, having served on 30+ company boards and overseen 100+ investments across many sectors. Holds an MBA from HEC Paris.
Former CEO of Jimmy Choo (2012-2020), leading its Asian expansion, IPO, and $1.4B sale to Michael Kors. Previously held senior roles at Dior and LVMH and has since invested in 20+ luxury and retail-tech companies, advising businesses including Coty.
Former M&A and private equity lawyer at White & Case who joined OLMA in 2016. Practiced law for over 10 years in Paris, Singapore, and New York; alumnus of Cornell University and former member of the Paris and NY State Bars.
Joined OLMA in 2022 from the corporate development team of GEODIS Group. Previously spent six years in M&A advisory at Société Générale covering consumer, retail, and luxury sectors. Graduate of EDHEC Business School.
Finance professional with 15+ years in financial services who joined OLMA in early 2020. Previously worked in investment funds in Paris and London and served as CFO for startups and mid-sized businesses. Holds a Master's from Paris-Dauphine and is a CFA.
Joined OLMA in early 2025 after a year in private equity at Essling Capital and OMADA in Paris and prior work at Mazars in financial due diligence in Toronto. Holds Master's degrees from Aston University and EDHEC Business School.
Joined OLMA in early 2023 after two years as an M&A analyst in Société Générale's industrial team in Paris and a year at Natixis in investment banking in Hong Kong and Paris. Holds a master's in management from EDHEC Business School.
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFine foods group behind the Caviar House, Prunier and Balik brands, a centenarian pioneer of French gastronomy with stores, restaurants and bars.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does OLMA Luxury Holdings invest at?
- OLMA Luxury Holdings invests at the Late Stage stage.
- What sectors does OLMA Luxury Holdings focus on?
- OLMA Luxury Holdings focuses on Consumer, Crypto & Web3, E-commerce, Retail Tech.
- Where is OLMA Luxury Holdings located?
- OLMA Luxury Holdings is headquartered in Dublin, IE.
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