OCI is a private equity investment trust managed by Oakley Capital. The trust aims to deliver long-term capital appreciation by investing in middle-market companies across Western Europe, focusing on sectors such as technology, consumer, and education. Known for its hands-on investment approach, Oakley Capital Investments partners with dynamic, high-growth businesses, often supporting them with strategic guidance and operational improvements.

In this interview we speak to Oakley Capital partner Steven Tredget about how the company’s founder led approach is a key advantage in finding deals at attractive valuations; the key megatrends it targets including the digitisation of consumer and business services; how its direct ownership and hands on, consultancy led approach has consistently delivered above average investment returns; the growing importance of private equity to the UK economy, and why investors should look past pervasive and often unjustified private equity myths to gain exposure to the asset class.