OpenGate Capital

General contacts
Investor type

PE

Founded

2001

AUM

$1 500 M

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

OpenGate Capital is a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, established in 2001. The firm was founded by Andrew Nikou and comprises a diverse global team of professionals specializing in investment, operations, and origination. They are known for their strategic approach to creating transformative value in the lower-to-middle market across North America and Europe. OpenGate Capital emphasizes operational improvement and long-term value creation through collaborative relationships with its portfolio companies.

The firm focuses on the Industrials sector, managing a diverse and global portfolio. They strategically invest in targeted sectors utilizing a team with the ability to connect globally. Investments typically range across a variety of regions with no stated specific check size or AUM available on the site. OpenGate Capital applies responsible investment practices, contributing to sustainable futures by strengthening infrastructure within its portfolio companies.

OpenGate Capital's notable investments include Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, CoreMedia AG, Duraco, Aluminium Solutions Group, and Fichet Security Solutions. These investments illustrate their focus on creating opportunities and driving growth within complex businesses in the Industrials sector.

Industry

Automotive Chemicals Business Services (B2B) Aerospace Education Industrial Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate SaaS Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) IT Services Technology Healthcare Services

OpenGate Capital Funds

Name Type
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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
OpenGate Capital Partners I
Private Equity (PE)
Aerospace
Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
IT Services
Technology
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$305 M
July 2016
OpenGate Capital Partners II
Private Equity (PE)
Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Healthcare Services
IT Services
Technology
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$585 M
November 2019

Contacts

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Matthew Keshian Principal
Principal
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Thomas Bardet Principal
Principal
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about OpenGate Capital

OpenGate Capital is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
OpenGate Capital is located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
OpenGate Capital was founded in 2001.
OpenGate Capital invests in companies and startups in Automotive, Chemicals, Business Services (B2B), Aerospace, Education, Industrial, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, SaaS, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), IT Services, Technology, Healthcare Services.
OpenGate Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
OpenGate Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
OpenGate Capital usually invests $100+ m on average.
OpenGate Capital has around $1 500m assets under management.
OpenGate Capital last fund was created/launched in 2019-11-04
Yes, OpenGate Capital is impact investor.
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