Olympus Partners
Private equityActively deployingStamford · Growth · 29 people tracked
Also known as Olympus · OLYMPUS ADVISORS, LLC
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Investment thesis
Olympus Partners considers itself a generalist with deep expertise in select industries, seeking companies with strong management teams, growth potential, and defensible market niches. The majority of its capital (over 80%) goes into control middle market leveraged buyouts where it acts as the sole or leading investor, with the remaining share committed to growth capital. The firm favors a conservative approach to financial leverage, structuring transactions around a company's cash flow and predictability to support growth. Capital is used for strategic acquisitions, geographic expansion, new product development, sales channels, infrastructure, and shareholder liquidity.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 29 people
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What they invest in
from 13 of 64 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×5Enterprise Software ×5Hardware ×4Healthtech ×3AgTech ×2Climate Tech ×2Consumer ×2Future of Work ×2
HQs:United States×11Bermuda×1
Investments · 64 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12015 · 12 dated
Lyft is an on-demand ridesharing platform that connects passengers with drivers for various ride types, including standard rides, premium options, and other transportation services.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US
Logan Green(Co-founder & CEO)inJohn Zimmer(Co-founder & President)inDavid Risher(CEO)in
Co-investorsAglae VenturesAllied Venture PartnersAlpha Wave GlobalAndreessen HorowitzAutotech VenturesBling Capital+41 more
AmSpec is a Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) company with over 300 sites globally that tests and certifies fuels, commodities, and emissions qualities across the energy supply chain.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareCranbury, US
Matt Corr(CEO)in
Co-investorsTPG
International Wire manufactures copper-based wire and conductor products for industrial, automotive, aerospace, energy, and electrical infrastructure markets.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsCamden, US
Edwin J. Flynn(Chief Executive Officer and President)Andrew Adams(President, Bare Wire Division)inDonald F. DeKay(Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary)John M. Wirtz(President of IWG High Performance Conductors, Inc.)William Merrill(President)Michael Dellefave(Chief Operating Officer)in
Norwesco manufactures above-ground and below-ground storage tanks for water and wastewater management, serving residential and commercial customers in the water and waste management industry.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechHardwareSt. Paul, US
Co-investorsLeonard Green
Austin, US
Jason Ballard(Executive Officer, Director)inEvan Loomis(Director)Alexander Le Roux(Executive Officer, Promoter)Tom vonReichbauer(Executive Officer)inGraeme Waitzkin(Executive Officer)Francisco Velasquez(Executive Officer)in
Board seatJason Portnoy· per SEC Form D · $100M raise · filed Feb 2025
Ariel Re is a reinsurance company operating Lloyd's of London Syndicate 1910, offering investors access to reinsurance portfolios focused on low-frequency, high-severity risk.
Climate TechFintechInsurTechHamilton, BM
Don Kramer(Founder)inRyan Mather(Chief Executive Officer)inRohan Pai(Chief Financial Officer)inKatie Partington Howarth(Chief Capital Officer)inMatthew Twilley(Chief Analytics Officer)inIhab Khalil(Chief Information Officer)in
Co-investorsFlexpoint FordNew Capital PartnersPelican
EyeSouth manages business operations for healthcare providers, allowing them to focus on delivering clinical care.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesAtlanta, US
Gino Gabianelli(Founding Chief Medical Officer & Board Member)Rex Adams(Chief Executive Officer)in
Carve-out acquisition from DuPont, the fourth business Sterling acquired from the company.
Co-investorsSterling Group
Network Connex designs and builds communications infrastructure systems for data centers, broadband operators, wireless carriers, enterprises, governments, and utilities.
Cloud ComputingConstruction TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Co-investorsRevelstoke Capital Partners
Chuckit! manufactures dog toys and fetch products designed for interactive play, including ball launchers, balls, and accessories for dogs of all sizes and activity levels.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHardwareRetail TechSports Tech
Co-investorsAea InvestorsGamutStellus Capital ManagementWind Point Partners
Co-investorsAea Investors
Pregis designs and manufactures protective packaging materials and machines, along with related services, for businesses seeking to reduce waste and improve packaging operations.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyLogistics & Supply ChainNew MaterialsChicago, US
Mike McDonnellinKeith LaVanway(Director)Jeffrey Goldfaden(Executive Officer, Director)Dan Zamlong(Executive Officer, Director)Kevin Baudhuin(Director)
Co-investorsAea InvestorsWarburg Pincus
Tank Holding Corp manufactures storage tanks, totes, and material handling containers for agricultural, water, industrial, and waste applications.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechHardware
Ritedose is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that produces generic and specialty medications using advanced data analysis and custom technology solutions.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesColumbia, US
Jody Chastain(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsNovo Holdings
Vaco is a professional recruiting and staffing firm providing contracting services across technology and other sectors.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSNashville, US
Jay Hollomon(Executive Advisor, Co-Founder and Board Member)Brian Waller(Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder)Sid Mitchener(Executive Vice President of Strategy & Operations)inDavid Rhodein
Specialty foodservice distribution company primarily serving the Western United States, known for its 'Yes Chef' service model.
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioLyftNASDAQ: LYFT
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLyft · investing.com · Aug 10, 2026
Pregis · axios.com · Aug 6, 2026
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 8
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus Growth Fund VIILPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System, The Regents of the University of California | 2017 | — | 26.4% | 2.04x | 1.00x |
| Olympus Growth Fund VILPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York, New York City Employees' Retirement System +4 more | 2014 | — | 16.2% | 2.00x | 2.00x |
| Olympu.< Growth Fund V, LPLPs: The Regents of the University of California | 2007 | — | 18.1% | — | 0.85x |
| Olympus Capital Asia IIILPs: New York City Police Pension Fund, New York City Fire Department Pension Fund | 2007 | — | -11.2% | 0.60x | 0.60x |
| Olympus Growth Fund V, LPLPs: The Regents of the University of California | 2007 | — | 16.0% | 1.86x | 1.81x |
| Olympus Growth Fund V, LP LBOLPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System, Pension Reserves Investment Management Board | 2007 | — | 15.7% | 2.21x | 2.21x |
| Olympus Growth Fund IV, L.P.LPs: The Regents of the University of California, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2003 | — | 8.5% | 1.54x | 1.54x |
| Olympus Growth Fund III, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board | 1998 | — | 15.0% | 1.90x | 1.87x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Olympus Partners made?
- Olympus Partners has 62 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Olympus Partners invest at?
- Olympus Partners invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Olympus Partners's typical check size?
- Olympus Partners typically writes checks of $75M – $500M.
- What sectors does Olympus Partners focus on?
- Olympus Partners focuses on Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech.
- Where is Olympus Partners located?
- Olympus Partners is headquartered in Stamford, US.
- Does Olympus Partners lead rounds?
- Yes, Olympus Partners leads investment rounds.
- Who does Olympus Partners co-invest with?
- Olympus Partners most often shares deals with Aea Investors, Andreessen Horowitz, Collaborative Fund, among 52 tracked co-investors.
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