Our Story
OAG was founded as a commercial platform for successful entrepreneurs seeking an equity partner to fuel the next phase of their company's growth while retaining day-to-day control. We emphasize operational and commercial efficiency that creates value across the enterprise and unlocks incremental opportunities in your existing business.
We have a shared passion for excellence in product quality and consumer experience. We also have a relentless drive for growth that enables the exploration of new ideas, creative thinking, calculated risks and a culture of continuous improvement.
Why work with OAG?
OAG can play a pivotal role in fueling the growth of your business. By partnering with us, you gain access to a valuable combination of market knowledge, access to capital, functional expertise, and strategic support that can accelerate your company's development and maximize its potential. Our investment will provide the catalyst you need to accelerate expansion and unlock the full potential of your brand.
We create alignment with our brands and as a result have a vested interest in the success of our portfolio companies. We work closely with management teams to develop and execute growth strategies, optimize operations, and drive performance improvements. Our collective leadership and management experience empowers us to understand the intricacies of financial management, cost optimization, and operational efficiency. We also work together on value creation and exit opportunities, whether through a strategic sale, initial public offering (IPO), or other exit strategies.
We embrace entrepreneurs driven by a passion to make a difference, calculated risk-taking and a desire to create positive change.
Our Core
Values
At the foundation of our culture are our core values that drive our company's culture and shapes our approach to business, guiding our actions, decisions, and interactions.
Integrity
Integrity serves as our moral compass, guiding our actions, decisions, and interactions. We are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in all aspects of our operations, from how we treat our employees to how we engage with our customers, partners and stakeholders. Our customers can have confidence in our products, services, and promises, knowing that we operate with integrity and deliver on our commitments.
Empowerment
We believe in the transformative potential of empowering individuals, by fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and open communication. We encourage ownership of work, informed decisions, and calculated risks. We strive to build strong, long-lasting relationships based on trust and respect, while creating an environment where individuals have the freedom to innovate, express themselves, and make a difference.
It is about recognizing and nurturing the unique strengths and talents of each individual and providing them with the support and opportunities they need to succeed. By fostering empowerment, we build a culture of excellence, trust, transparency, and open communication.
Based on honesty, trust and respect, it underpins our reputation, relationships and overall success.
Accountability
We recognize that each individual has a responsibility to fulfill their obligations and deliver on their commitments. When we hold ourselves and each other accountable for our actions and results, we establish a culture of openness and reliability. We encourage feedback, learning from mistakes, and implementing necessary changes to enhance our performance and deliver exceptional results.
By embracing accountability, we create a high-performance environment where everyone is empowered to take ownership of their work and its outcomes.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is a dynamic and transformative journey led by vision, leadership and creativity. It involves navigating the challenges and uncertainties that come with starting and growing a business. Entrepreneurs must be adaptable and resilient, capable of learning from failures and pivoting when necessary. We're here to help build strong relationships, provide guidance, and forge partnerships to leverage collective knowledge and resources.
