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RNS Number : 8618W  Oakley Capital Investments Limited  17 March 2026

17 March 2026

Oakley Capital Investments Limited

Oakley Capital Investments Limited(1) ("OCI") is pleased to announce that
Oakley Capital Origin Fund II(2) ("Origin II") has agreed to invest in Groupe
Senef, a provider of cloud vertical software solutions in France.

OCI's indirect contribution via Origin II amounted to c.£9 million, which
relates to OCI's share of Oakley's investment in Groupe Senef.

Further details on the transaction can be found in the below announcement from
Oakley Capital(3).

Oakley Capital partners with Groupe Senef, a French provider of cloud vertical
software solutions

Oakley Capital ("Oakley"), a leading European mid-market private equity
investor, has agreed to invest in Groupe Senef ("Senef"), a provider of cloud
vertical software solutions in France. As part of the transaction Isatis
Capital, a minority shareholder since 2023, is fully exiting its stake in the
business.

Founded in 2010 by Momar Mbaye and Tariq Hamadouch, Senef develops
mission-critical software solutions for people-intensive services businesses,
including commercial cleaning, home care services, security and hospitality.
The company supports c.2,000 clients with software that is central to their
daily operations, covering back-office administration, workforce management,
payroll, compliance and invoicing.

These sectors are characterised by labour-intensive, on-site operations and
complex regulatory environments, where deeply embedded systems of record
remain critical to coordinating daily activities, and where artificial
intelligence is increasingly augmenting existing workflows. This creates
significant opportunities for modern vertical software platforms such as Senef
that sit at the centre of operational data and compliance.

From the outset, Senef has been built around a clear purpose: to put
technology at the service of its customers, simplifying complex and highly
regulated operational environments while remaining intuitive for teams working
in the field, in markets where labour shortages, regulatory complexity and
non-discretionary demand are accelerating the adoption of modern software
solutions.

Oakley's investment will support Senef's next phase of growth while preserving
the company's entrepreneurial DNA, culture and values. In line with its
long-standing founder-first approach, Oakley partners closely with
entrepreneurs to help scale their businesses sustainably. This will enable
Senef to continue investing in product innovation, including the integration
of advanced automation and AI capabilities into its solutions, while also
pursuing selective strategic acquisitions to broaden its product capabilities
and market reach.

Jim Darragh, former CEO of TotalMobile, a leading provider of field service
management software, will join the board as part of the transaction, bringing
significant experience in developing and scaling mission-critical software
businessses.

This investment also reflects Oakley Capital's growing momentum in France. In
recent years, Oakley has backed leading French technology businesses including
customer engagement platform Brevo and cybersecurity services provider
I-Tracing, reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting founder-led
companies across the French market.

 

Peter Dubens, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Oakley Capital, said: "Senef
is a great example of the type of founder-led business we seek to partner
with. Momar and Tariq have built a company that is firmly rooted in the
realities of its customers and the industries they serve. Our role is to
support their ambition and long-term vision, while preserving the
entrepreneurial culture and values that have been central to Senef's success."

 

Groupe Senef Co-Founders Momar Mbaye and Tariq Hamadouch, said: "Oakley
Capital is an ideal partner for Senef as we enter the next stage of our
journey. Their founder-first philosophy and long-term mindset strongly align
with our own values and ambitions. This partnership allows us to move forward
with confidence, while remaining true to what defines Senef: high standards, a
strong entrepreneurial spirit and a clear focus on delivering real impact for
our customers and their teams."

 

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For further information please contact:

 

Oakley Capital Limited

+44 20 7766 6900

Steven Tredget

 

Greenbrook

+44 20 7952 2000

Rob White / Michael Russell / Theo Bryan

 

Deutsche Numis (Financial Adviser & Broker)

+44 20 7260 1000

Nathan Brown / Matt Goss

 

Notes:

LEI Number: 213800KW6MZUK12CQ815

(1) About Oakley Capital Investments Limited ("OCI")

OCI is a closed-ended investment fund trading on the main market of the London
Stock Exchange as an Official List Company. OCI aims to provide shareholders
with consistent long-term capital growth in excess of the FTSE All-Share Index
by providing liquid access to private equity returns through investment in the
Oakley Funds.

A video introduction to OCI is available
at https://oakleycapitalinvestments.com/videos/
(https://oakleycapitalinvestments.com/videos/)

The contents of the OCI website are not incorporated into, and do not form
part of, this announcement.

(2) The Oakley Funds

Oakley Capital Private Equity II, Oakley Capital Private Equity III, Oakley
Capital IV, Oakley Capital V, Oakley Capital VI, Oakley Capital Origin and
Oakley Capital Origin II are unlisted lower-mid to mid-market private equity
funds that aim to provide investors with significant long-term capital
appreciation. The investment strategy of the Funds is to focus on buy-out
opportunities in industries with the potential for growth, consolidation and
performance improvement. The Oakley family of funds also includes Oakley
PROfounders Fund III and Oakley Touring Venture Fund, which are venture
capital funds focused on investments in entrepreneur-led, disruptive,
technology led companies.

(3) Oakley Capital, the Investment Adviser

Founded in 2002, Oakley Capital Limited has demonstrated the repeated ability
to source attractive growth assets at attractive prices. To do this it relies
on its sector and regional expertise, its ability to tackle transaction
complexity and its deal generating entrepreneur network.

Important information

Oakley Capital Investments has now been admitted to the Official List of the
Financial Conduct Authority. Therefore, the Company is now required to satisfy
the eligibility criteria for admission to listing on the Official List, and is
required to comply with the Financial Conduct Authority's Listing Rules,
including in relation to transactions with related parties, financial
reporting, contents of shareholder circulars and other continuing obligations.

This announcement may include "forward-looking statements". These
forward-looking statements are statements regarding the Company's objectives,
intentions, beliefs or current expectations with respect to, amongst other
things, the Company's financial position, business strategy, results of
operations, liquidity, prospects and growth. Forward-looking statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on
circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. Accordingly, the
Company's actual future financial results, operational performance and
achievements may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the
statements. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not
to place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak
only as at the date of this announcement. The Company expressly disclaims any
obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements
contained herein to reflect actual results or any change in the Company's
expectations with regard to them or any change in events, conditions or
circumstances on which any such statements are based unless required to do so
by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the Listing Rules or
Prospectus Regulation Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority or other
applicable laws, regulations or rules.

 

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