Driving investment
growth through innovation
ABOUT US
Odysseus Investments, part of Reech Corporations Group, is a growth investor and asset builder across financials and technology, facilitating the creation of new markets by the digitisation of traditional sectors.
STRATEGY
We concentrate in the traditional finance, banking (wholesale and retail), insurance, real estate and infra tech sectors, focussing on opportunities with proven business models that will benefit from our experience in technology, financial structuring or scaling.
As a growth partner we’re not afraid to participate in multiple rounds of investments and believe our multi-stage approach allows us to provide real long term growth and drive value back into our portfolio companies.
As the investment arm of Reech Corporations Group, we have access to extended global influence and market expertise. We have the ability to originate significant off market deal flow and use our own proprietary technology to filter investments at scale.
With our active approach and asset builder mentality we’re striving to grow considerable assets, whilst driving rapid innovation and digitisation within the finance and technology sectors.
PORTFOLIO
Odysseus Investments creates long term value through building game-changing companies that engineer innovative solutions within finance, banking, insurance and real estate sectors.
With the collective resource and expertise that Odysseus provides, our companies shape the future of finance and technology.
Whitebox is a leading digital asset and investment manager in Germany. They offer bespoke investment strategies, portfolio and risk management services. They developed a highly scalable investment platform for high-end investors.
FinanzRitter is the first German digital broker to provide automated insurance consultancy, management and sales. They offer a full-suite solution for both insurance brokers and policy buyers.
Coadjute’s blockchain platform is an open network which connects the businesses that take part in property transactions. It enables buyers, sellers and professionals involved in the property process to synchronise events and alerts in real-time, and securely share messages and documents with each other.
TEAM
We’re an entrepreneurial team with deep expertise in financials and technology and are actively engaged in building assets with dynamic management teams. As the investment arm of Reech Corporations Group, we have access to extended global influence and market expertise, supporting the growth of our companies.
INVESTMENT TEAM
Adam is a highly successful investor with more than 18 years of experience investing into EMEA, APAC and the US. His track record includes over 30 investments within key areas of FinTech including Payments, Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence.
Adam Battersby
CEO
Previously the Global Head of the Strategic Principal Investments fund at Credit Suisse, Theofilos ran a $500m proprietary Private Equity/Venture Capital fund focusing on technology companies with a particular interest in financial services.
Theofilos Kotridis
Co-founding Partner
Christophe is an entrepreneur and investor with a track record of success in creating and growing innovative businesses in the fields of real estate, financial services, derivatives, and financial technology (FinTech).
Christophe Reech
Chairman
Theo has over 10 years experience in venture capital, investment banking and family business. He was most recently an Investment Manager at Target Global, focusing on growth investments across Europe.
Theo Xydas
Principal
Sahib has over six years of experience working in growth-stage private equity with a focus on financial services. Previously Sahib worked at LeapFrog Investments, the largest dedicated impact private equity investment fund with over $1.6bn AUM.
Sahib Maker
Principal
Guillaume is a Canadian and French investor with experience supporting EMEA and North American early-stage companies. His previous experience includes providing consultancy services for Canadian financial institutions.
Guillaume Chabot
Associate
Greg has been working with Reech Corporations Group for the previous 2 years, supporting and scaling existing group companies with a specialism in AI, advanced data analytics and financial analysis across multiple asset classes.
Gregor Welton
Associate
Laura supports the CEO and the wider team in a PA capacity, providing assistance to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of the team. New to the Financial Services world, her previous experience lies within technology and recruitment start-ups.
Laura Darroch
Team Assistant
VENTURE PARTNERS
Antoine is the founding managing partner of Fractals Ltd and co-founder of Digital World Capital, a London based hedge fund, investing in telecom, media and technology. Previously he has worked in the Venture Capital industry in Silicon Valley.
Antoine Chemali
Venture Partner
Seth has over 25 years of experience in full lifecycle software development and has worked at a senior level for a number of tier-one investment banks and finance houses. He is a keen technology enthusiast and sits on several technical advisory boards.
Seth Rogers
Venture Partner
ADVISORS
Henri-Christophe brings to his role as Advisor to the Chairman some 30 years of experience of operating at the highest levels of investment and private banking, primarily in the areas of risk management, governance and compliance.
Henri-Christophe Oppenheim
Board member
Giles co-founded Zopa in 2004, was CEO from 2007 to 2015, Chairman from 2015 until February 2019 and remains an active board member. Zopa was the world’s first P2P lending business and is shaping the future of consumer finance by providing better value and service.
Giles Andrew OBE
Senior advisor
Christophe is an advisor and board member to multiple startups and venture funds. Previously the Group Head of Innovation for HSBC, he was responsible for investing in disruptive companies and identifying themes that were key to HSBC’s future.
Christophe Chazot
Senior advisor
