A Partner Who Understands What You’ve Built and is Committed to Make it Last

Olea provides founders with a long-term alternative to traditional private equity and strategic buyers. We acquire software companies with the intention of holding them indefinitely, preserving the culture and customer relationships that helped the business succeed, and growing them into the future.

Our Partnership Approach

Long-Term Ownership

We acquire businesses with a permanent horizon, ensuring continuity for teams and customers.

Operator Experience

Our team has built, run, and supported software companies and understands the realities of scaling product, engineering, and customer-facing teams.

Autonomy for Teams

Companies continue operating independently. Leadership remains in place and close to customers.

Support Where It Matters

We provide help across areas like go-to-market, talent, and operations when it creates meaningful value.

Support Model Overview

Each portfolio company operates independently. Our role is to provide access to shared knowledge, talent, operational support, and a network of leaders running similar businesses. Support is collaborative and tailored to each team.

Back Office

We provide comprehensive finance, legal, and HR services so you can focus on what moves the needle for your team, product, and customers.

Leadership Network

We foster meaningful relationships between CEOs and functional leaders to share best practices and support each other and collaborate

Operating Partner

An experienced Olea Partner works closely with you to grow your business while maintaining your team’s autonomy and keeping decision making close to customers

Operating Playbooks

Companies get access to strategic advice and detailed implementation playbooks across product, go-to-market, operations, talent and more.

Ready to explore a long-term partnership?

We’re here to discuss your business, goals, and the future you want to build.

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