Leigh Oliver

Private Equity New South Wales, Australia ·Founded 2018

Overview

Leigh Oliver is a private equity investor and co-founder of Arcadia Capital, focusing on acquiring established businesses in Australia and New Zealand. He has over 20 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, and chartered accounting, working with management teams to optimize company performance and provide strategic advice. Prior to founding Arcadia Capital, Leigh was a Director in the private equity team at KKR, focusing on buyout opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. Before that, he spent six years in the private equity team at The Carlyle Group. He began his career as a Chartered Accountant at Ernst & Young in Brisbane and later joined the Investment Banking team at J.P. Morgan in Sydney. Leigh holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Queensland and is a CFA Charterholder. His investment philosophy centers on partnering with management teams to drive growth and operational improvements, leveraging his extensive experience in private equity and investment banking to create value in portfolio companies.

Investment Focus

  • Established businesses in Australia and New Zealand
  • Strong management teams
  • Potential for operational improvements and growth

Portfolio Companies

J.P. MorganErnst & YoungBIS Industries Ltd.Port Jackson PartnersKohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

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Frequently asked questions about Leigh Oliver

What sectors does Leigh Oliver invest in?

Leigh Oliver invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Real Estate and Infrastructure, and is based in New South Wales, Australia. Leigh Oliver is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Leigh Oliver invest at?

Leigh Oliver backs companies at Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.

Which regions does Leigh Oliver invest in?

Leigh Oliver invests across Australia and New Zealand.

What companies has Leigh Oliver invested in?

Leigh Oliver's portfolio includes J.P. Morgan, Ernst & Young, BIS Industries Ltd., Port Jackson Partners and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co..

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