Advent Partners

Advent Partners, established in 1984, is a Melbourne-based private equity firm with over $500 million under management. It specializes in investing in mid-sized Australian and New Zealand businesses, typically with enterprise values between AU$20 million and AU$150 million, and existing annual operating profits exceeding AU$5 million. Advent Partners focuses on management buyouts, industry consolidation, and growth through acquisition, primarily in healthcare, consumer markets, education, and proven technology sectors. It takes minority stakes, often exceeding 30%, and seeks board seats in its portfolio companies. The firm aims to exit investments within five years, typically when portfolio companies' operating profits exceed AU$10 million, through IPOs, trade sales, or secondary buyouts. Advent Partners has a 38-year track record, having invested in over 90 businesses, and is known for building market-leading companies and rewarding shareholders.

Isabella Blakiston

Senior Investment Manager

James Campbell

Investment Associate

Hesh Dantanarayana

Associate Director

Hesh Dantanarayana

Associate Director

Michael Frawley

Associate Director

Rob Hooke

Partner

Annabelle Horwood

Investment Manager

Mark Jago

Partner

Brad Lynch

Partner

Robert Radcliffe-Smith

Managing Partner

Symon Vegter

Partner

William Walshe

CFO

Zac Zhou

Analyst

15 past transactions

Private Emergency Health Australia

Private Equity Round in 2024
Provider of emergency care services intended to serve the private and public sectors. The company specializes in the establishment and operation of private emergency departments offering specialist emergency care by drawing on expertise and skills across both emergency services and management through short wait times, expert care, personalized service and follow-up, thereby providing an affordable alternative for consumers in times of emergency by teaming with hospital providers.

RMS

Private Equity Round in 2024
RMS is a global software company, with headquarters in Australia, producing and supporting Online Booking, Channel Management and Front Office Systems to the world’s hospitality industry. RMS has been at the forefront of development of property and reservations management systems for over 30 years for the Holiday Park, Caravan and RV Park, Hotel, Motel and Apartment segments with specialty applications for the Mining, Defence, Facility and Shopping Centre industries.

Social Pinpoint

Private Equity Round in 2023
Social Pinpoint is a digital engagement platform that enhances community interaction and stakeholder engagement for organizations. Established in 2013, it offers innovative online tools designed to facilitate meaningful two-way conversations between organizations and their communities. The platform features an intuitive drag-and-drop interface that allows users to create customized community engagement websites, emphasizing accessibility and user-friendly design. By incorporating over 30 versatile content tools, Social Pinpoint enables organizations to move beyond generic templates and foster genuine participation. Additionally, the platform utilizes interactive mapping to improve the quality of data collected, allowing communities to pinpoint their feedback, ideas, and concerns effectively. Through these features, Social Pinpoint aims to make community engagement not only effective but also enjoyable for all participants.

Zero Latency

Acquisition in 2021
Zero Latency is a virtual reality startup based in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing multiplayer virtual reality games, utilizing state-of-the-art wireless technology and motion tracking to create immersive simulations. Its inversion virtual reality system allows users to engage in an integrated studio experience, delivering authentic and enhanced gaming adventures. Zero Latency aims to provide gamers worldwide with innovative and interactive entertainment through its cutting-edge virtual reality offerings.

Flintfox International

Private Equity Round in 2020
Flintfox International Limited is a developer of pricing and trade promotion management solutions, catering to manufacturers and distributors in sectors such as consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, consumer electronics, and life sciences. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with an additional office in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, the company provides a comprehensive suite of software solutions designed to manage trade spend, pricing, promotions, and rebates. Its offerings include advanced pricing tools, trade promotion analysis, and trade management products that integrate with Microsoft Dynamics platforms. Flintfox also specializes in solutions for contracts management and chargebacks, addressing the unique needs of industries like food service, liquor, and industrial wholesale. By focusing on efficiency and automation, Flintfox helps clients navigate revenue challenges across the supply chain, ultimately enhancing their operational capabilities and business relationships.

Compass Education

Private Equity Round in 2019
Compass Education is a cloud-based school management platform designed to enhance parent engagement while reducing administrative burdens for educational institutions. Operating in regions including Victoria, New South Wales, Brisbane, and Dublin, the platform offers a versatile student information system that supports multiple languages and currencies. It features a wide array of modules, including attendance tracking, reporting, parent communication, student well-being, and learning management. Additionally, Compass Education facilitates staff development, online payments, event management, and data analytics, enabling schools to streamline their processes. By allowing administrators to efficiently manage school data and generate reports, the platform helps them focus on fostering strong connections within the school community.

Wellness & Lifestyles

Private Equity Round in 2015
Wellness & Lifestyles is a leading provider of mobile allied health services and online learning specifically tailored for the aged care industry in Australia. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, speech pathology, dietetics, and consultancy. Known for its supportive work environment that emphasizes employee satisfaction, Wellness & Lifestyles fosters a culture centered around core values that guide its operations. The organization not only provides allied health professionals and nurses with career development opportunities but also promotes collaboration with inspiring leaders within the field.

Junior Adventures Group

Private Equity Round in 2015
Junior Adventures Group Pty Ltd provides outside school hours care (OSHC) services to schools across Australia. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Oakleigh, Australia.

Gourmet Garden

Private Equity Round in 2013
Botanical Food Company, Pty Ltd, a privately held company based in Australia that manufactures and sells the Gourmet Garden brand of packaged herbs ("Gourmet Garden"). Gourmet Garden is a global market leader in chilled convenient packaged herbs. Annual sales are approximately 70 million Australian dollars ($53 million U.S. dollars) and growing at a double-digit rate. Founded in Australia in 1999, Gourmet Garden has approximately 200 employees and a modern manufacturing facility located in Queensland, Australia.

Integrated Packaging Group

Private Equity Round in 2011
Integrated Packaging Group (IPG) is Australia’s largest specialist manufacturer and distributor of stretch film wrap and related products, catering to both agricultural and industrial markets. The company offers a wide range of packaging solutions, including stretch and shrink films, printed polyethylene products, PVC food films, and various machinery for wrapping applications. IPG emphasizes high quality and cost-effectiveness in its offerings, which are designed to protect crops, livestock, and warehouse goods. Additionally, the company has developed innovative products by incorporating recycled agricultural plastics into a patented mix, creating advanced substitutes for timber, concrete, and steel. This extensive product lineup addresses diverse packaging needs across multiple sectors.

GenesisCare

Private Equity Round in 2009
GenesisCare is Australia's largest provider of radiation oncology, cardiology, and sleep treatments, operating over 125 sites and clinics nationwide. With a workforce of more than 1,400 employees, the organization addresses significant health challenges related to cancer and cardiovascular diseases, particularly in an aging population with substantial unmet medical needs. GenesisCare offers a range of services, including oncology, cardiology, sleep and respiratory medicine, and clinical trial services, aiming to ensure the safest outcomes for its patients. The company is also actively involved in over 110 clinical trials, leveraging its national network to share clinical information and enhance treatment approaches. Through its comprehensive care solutions, GenesisCare is committed to filling critical gaps in treatment and improving health outcomes for its patients.

UGM Australia

Private Equity Round in 2007
UGM Group, founded in 1997 and based in Teralba, Australia, specializes in conveyor support services for the underground coal industry. Since its inception, UGM has expanded its offerings to become a national leader in contract services for the mining sector. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including managing entire underground mining operations and delivering specialized support and training to major Australian mining companies. UGM is recognized for its ability to foster cost-effective and reliable partnerships with clients, establishing a solid reputation within the industry. As of October 2018, UGM operates as a subsidiary of BIS Industries Limited.

Locker Group

Acquisition in 2006
Locker Group specializes in the manufacture and sale of expanded and perforated metal products, wire materials handling products, and screening media. The company provides a diverse range of offerings, including wire mesh curtains, woven wire, perforated metal panels, and facade systems for the architectural market. It also supplies polyurethane and rubber screening solutions, mobile screening products, and accessories tailored for the quarrying industry. In the mining sector, Locker Group produces polyurethane screening panels, rubber screening media, walkway grating products, and handrail solutions. The company caters to various industrial and non-residential applications, emphasizing quality and innovation in its product lines.

SCADAgroup

Acquisition in 2006
SCADAgroup Pty Ltd is a holding company that encompasses several well-known international brands in the telemetry and process control industry. With a workforce exceeding 500 employees, the company generates annual revenues exceeding $140 million. SCADAgroup specializes in providing supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) products and selective systems integration services that cater primarily to water utilities and oil and gas businesses. Its offerings include automation and control systems, building management solutions, critical power and cooling services, electrical distribution, installation systems, medium voltage distribution, energy automation, and technical support services.

SecurePay

Private Equity Round in 2000
SecurePay is an online payments specialist and a subsidiary of Australia Post, focusing on e-commerce payment solutions for businesses and organizations of all sizes. The company serves approximately 40,000 Australian clients, delivering secure and efficient payment services through various channels, including the Internet, phone, and custom software applications. SecurePay collaborates with numerous e-commerce partners and developers across Australia, enabling clients to seamlessly integrate and manage their payment processes.
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