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At Oak Universe, we are committed to building the future of manufacturing

About us

We are active investors and expert managers leading the transformation of the industry, with a focus on growth sectors such as advanced manufacturing. Our investment strategy is centered on partnerships with innovative companies that share our vision, and we provide a range of support services to help them succeed. Through our four core business areas - investment management, industry expertise, and manufacturing support and ESG integration - we aim to create sustainable value for our investors and the broader manufacturing community.

Our Core Business Areas

Four Principles To Transform The Manufacturing Industry

 
 

Investment Management:

At Oak Universe, we are committed to providing our investors with exceptional returns through our active investment management approach. Our team of experienced professionals identifies and invests in promising companies in the advanced manufacturing sector, and manages these investments closely to ensure their success.

 

Manufacturing Support:

We understand the challenges that come with running a successful manufacturing business, which is why we offer a range of manufacturing support services to our portfolio companies. From supply chain management to process optimization, we work alongside our partners to help them streamline operations and achieve their business goals.

 
 

Industry Expertise:

With our deep industry knowledge and expertise in advanced manufacturing, we are uniquely positioned to provide our portfolio companies with strategic guidance and support. We work closely with our partners to help them navigate the complex landscape of the manufacturing industry, and to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

 

ESG Integration:

At Oak Universe, we are committed to investing in companies that prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. We believe that by integrating ESG factors into our investment process, we can generate better returns for our investors while also contributing to a more sustainable future for all.

 
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Our Values

The Foundation of Our Investment Strategy

 
 
 

Innovation

We are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to improve manufacturing processes and drive growth in our portfolio companies.

Collaboration

We believe that the best results come from working together, whether it's with our portfolio companies, investors, or other industry partners.

Expertise

Our team has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the manufacturing industry, allowing us to make informed investment decisions and effectively manage portfolio companies.

Integrity

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of profssionalism and ethics, and prioritize transparency and honesty in all of our interactions.

Impact

We are dedicated to making a positive impact not just on our portfolio companies, but on the wider community and the environment as well.

Agility

We are able to quickly adapt to changing market conditions and take advantage of new opportunities as they arise, thanks to our flexible investment approach and experienced team.

Meet Our People & Leadership

Our Management Team

John Franklin | Founding Partner

John has been a serial entrepreneur over the last decade within the technology sector. Over the course of his entrepreneurial career, he founded and developed a high-end glassware company in the US, a global technology company within augmented and mixed reality in Spain and a technology company for Smart City solutions.

Odysseas Christofi | Founding Partner

Odysseas is an entrepreneur with diversified experience, founding OCHR Consulting based in London supporting SME´s enhanced digital transformation in emerging industries such as telecommunication and energy all over Europe. As well he founded a global technology company specialised in VR/AR technology in Spain. Over the last 2 years he has been an advisory board member in a AR/XR company based in London and a financial service company.

Per-Olov Carlsson | CFO

Per-Olov is an eminent banking veteran. He has started up several banks from scratch. The most well-known are Merita Bank Ltd Sweden, merged with Nordbanken and created Nordea, and Fortis/ BNP Paribas Sweden. Prior experience also include acting CFO for Swedbank Asset Management and interim CFO for various global companies.

 
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Board of Directors

Sir Christopher Pissarides | Non-Executive Director

Christopher is the 2010 Nobel Prize laureate in economics, the Regius Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and the Professor of European Studies at the University of Cyprus. He has received several prizes, awards and prestigious Academy fellowships for his work, including the Grand Cross of the Republic of Cyprus and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. In the last decade he has mainly worked on the employment implications of automation and artificial intelligence and on the emergence of China as a global economic power.

Pierre Kladny | Non-Executive Director

Pierre has founded and managed 5 companies. He is a former chairman of the association “Le Réseau” helping entrepreneurs in Switzerland and served as Chairman of the French-speaking chapter of SECA (Swiss VC and PE association). Pierre is currently the vice-chairman of the industrial holding group Adax in Switzerland and its main financial advisor. He spent 3 years with Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch & Cie, Private Bankers in Geneva, initially working on the merger the bank conducted in 2002 and then setting up the bank’s Private Equity Advisory service.

 
 
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John Franklin | Founding Partner

John has been a serial entrepreneur over the last decade within the technology sector. Over the course of his entrepreneurial career, he founded and developed a high-end glassware company in the US, a global technology company within augmented and mixed reality in Spain and a technology company for Smart City solutions.

Odysseas Christofi | Founding Partner

Odysseas is an entrepreneur with diversified experience, founding OCHR Consulting based in London supporting SME´s enhanced digital transformation in emerging industries such as telecommunication and energy all over Europe. As well he founded a global technology company specialised in VR/AR technology in Spain. Over the last 2 years he has been an advisory board member in a AR/XR company based in London and a financial service company.

 
 
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