OpCapita

OpCapita is a British private equity firm specializing in the retail, consumer, and leisure industries. The firm invests in underperforming businesses that require operational support to improve profitability and create long-term, sustainable value. Established in 2006 by American financier Henry Jackson, OpCapita is based in London and invests on behalf of a diversified group of international institutional investors. The firm's senior team has decades of combined experience in consumer businesses, providing both operational expertise and financial acumen to their portfolio companies.

OpCapita's investment strategy focuses on companies with potential for operational improvement and value creation. The firm has invested in various sectors, including apparel retail, footwear, food and beverage, gaming, electronics, home equipment, and textiles. Notable investments include Maurices, a U.S. apparel retailer; Rossopomodoro, an Italian casual dining chain; Merkal, a Spanish footwear and accessories retailer; and The Football Pools, a UK-based sports gaming company. The firm has also realized investments in NKD, a German discount clothing retailer, and La Sirena, a Spanish frozen food retailer.

The firm's approach emphasizes active involvement in portfolio companies to drive operational improvements and enhance profitability. OpCapita's track record includes successful turnarounds and value creation, such as the sale of NKD to TDR Capital, achieving a return of more than 4x the capital invested. The firm is committed to responsible investing, being a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and aligning its activities with relevant national and international standards. OpCapita's team adopts a hands-on approach, leveraging exceptional management talent to deliver on its investments, aiming to create long-term, sustainable value for its investors and stakeholders.