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Olympus Capital Asia
Olympus Capital Asia is an independent private investment firm that has been successfully investing in middle market companies across Asia for over 20 years.
Olympus Capital Asia
Olympus Capital Asia is an independent private investment firm that has been successfully investing in middle market companies across Asia for over 20 years. Since its founding in 1997, it has invested more than $2.6 billion of equity capital on behalf of its funds and co-investors in over 65 portfolio companies throughout Asia, including China, India, Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea. It has a team of over 50 experienced investment professionals and Senior Advisors located in Hong Kong, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, and the U.S. The firm is a signatory to the UN PRI and a Registered Investment Advisor with the SEC.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
1997
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Hong Kong
City
Mount Kisco
Corporate office
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Principals
Daniel Mintz
Founder and Chief Investment Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Olympus Capital Asia?
Daniel Mintz, the firm's founder, serves as Chief Investment Officer and chairs the investment committee. Mintz has led the firm since its 1997 launch, shaping its strategy around mid-market control deals and operational turnarounds across Asia. The senior investment team operates out of Hong Kong and draws on decades of regional experience.
How does Olympus Capital Asia source proprietary deal flow?
Olympus sources through long-standing local networks built over more than two decades of investing across China, India, and Southeast Asia. The firm's mid-market focus, combined with its track record in complex operational turnarounds, attracts corporate sellers seeking an experienced partner for carve-outs and restructurings. Olympus does not operate a centralized origination model but relies on country-specific relationships cultivated by its senior team.
Does Olympus Capital Asia participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Olympus historically focused on direct control and growth-equity investments, but with the 2017 launch of its credit opportunities fund, the firm now manages both equity and credit vehicles. The credit arm invests in structured debt, distressed situations, and special-opportunity lending alongside the core buyout strategy. The firm does not operate as a fund-of-funds.
What investment stages does Olympus Capital Asia target?
The firm targets mid-market companies requiring control or significant minority positions, often in situations involving operational restructuring, corporate carve-outs, or industry consolidation. The dedicated environmental resources fund extended the mandate into earlier-stage growth-equity for clean-technology businesses. The credit fund adds capital-structure flexibility beyond pure equity control.
How is Olympus Capital Asia's environmental fund structured?
The environmental resources fund operates as a dedicated vehicle within the Olympus platform, targeting companies in renewable energy, waste management, water treatment, and related clean-tech sectors across Asia. China Everbright International, a significant environmental services conglomerate, has been associated with the firm's portfolio. The environmental strategy reflects Olympus's view that Asia's industrialization creates investable demand for resource-efficiency businesses.
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