Reasons to invest in OPX
01
First, let's summarize:
Investment strategy
Early stage companies
Invest in early-stage tech company or tech enabled companies that already have a proven business model and excellent traction. They already have revenue, clients and a market validated product. Weare interested in:
- Scale potential
- EU / Global ambitions
- Long term advantages
- Unique technology
- Unique tech use
Sector agnostic ...
… but with a strong preference on some specific areas, like software as a service, digital transformation, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, cyber security, fintech. Plus Social Impact and ESG start-ups champions.
- SaaS
- AI
- Cyber Security
- FinTech
- MedTech
Geography
We are looking mainly at companies from and/or incorporated in Romania and/or C.E.E. countries. On the other hand, we are open for investments in companies from all over the world, that are willing to incorporate in region.
- Romania
- C.E.E.
- European Union
- E.M.E.A
- anywhere, incorporated in .ro
02
What set us apart
Operational team
Our proposition to startups
Scale faster through exclusive operational support. We set up an operational team that will be available exclusively for our portfolio companies, with services that will increase the execution speed of the startup
- Talent acquisition
- Finance
- Marketing
- Product development
- Client Solutions and more
Team stages
First team consists on 5 experts. In the second stage, the team will increase based on the real needs of the startups, both in terms of areas of expertise needed, and also in the duration of the contracted services
- Exclusive to our portfolio
- On demand only
- Fast deployment
- Time sheet, cost prices
- Contract based
03
Last, but not least
Exit strategy
Timing
We are seeking an average holding period of 5 – 6 years.
- Average holding period 6Y
- With 2-3 Y (minimum)
- And up to 8Y
When
When portfolio companies develop brand names and/or distribution networks, and reach a stage of predictable revenue streams and sustainable margins.
- After Follow-on Rounds
- With stage funds in EU & US
- When predictable MRR
- And sustainable margins
How
With strategic buyers, including companies that want to step into RO or CEE, or are looking to increase their product offering while improving their cost structure, or acquire technologies, or Private Equity funds
- Strategic buyers
- Local and/or regional
- PE Funds
- IPOs
Aim
High step-ups in subsequent rounds. At least 10% holding Equity at Exit.
- At least 10%