About Benson Oak Capital
Benson Oak Capital is a private equity and growth equity firm focused exclusively on buyout and growth capital investments in leading small and medium-sized enterprises headquartered in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Founded as an advisory boutique by Gabriel Eichler in 1991, the firm evolved into a principal investment vehicle backed by international institutional investors, deploying transaction equity typically between €5 million and €15 million per investment with flexibility to commit more or less depending on opportunity. Sector coverage spans manufacturing, consumer goods, industrial chemicals, technology, and specialty services, with the firm targeting businesses that demonstrate significant domestic or international growth potential and niche market leadership. Transaction types include management buyouts, growth equity financings, and recapitalizations, with majority control or significant minority ownership positions pursued. Benson Oak's most recognized investment was an early stake in AVG Technologies, which generated approximately 100x returns following the company's NYSE listing. Founded in 1991, the firm is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic.