Mike Jefferies

Overview

Mike Jefferies is an Investment Manager at Octopus Investments, a financial services firm based in Melbourne, Australia. He has a background in finance and investment, with over 30 years of experience in public companies and finance. Prior to joining Octopus Investments, Jefferies served as the Non-Executive Director of Afterpay Holdings Limited from 2015 to 2017. He was also the Executive Chairman of Touchcorp Limited, an ASX-listed company, and has held various directorial positions in companies such as RESIMAC Limited, Ozgrowth Limited, ClearView Wealth Limited, Tower Australia Limited, Metals X Limited, and Tower Limited in New Zealand. Jefferies has extensive experience in finance and investment, including more than 20 years as an executive of Guinness Peat Group plc, an international investment group listed on the major stock exchanges in London, Australia, and New Zealand. He is also the Chairman of Touch Ventures Limited and Touch Holdings Pty Ltd. Jefferies' investment focus includes private equity and venture capital, with a geographical focus on Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, and Canada. His portfolio spans various industries, including financial technology, retail, e-commerce, consumer services, healthcare, energy, infrastructure, real estate, media, telecommunications, education, transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, and hospitality. Jefferies' investment strategy involves targeting early-stage, growth, and late-stage companies, with investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $50 million. His extensive experience and diverse portfolio reflect a comprehensive approach to investment management.