Advent Partners
Advent Partners is a Melbourne-based private equity firm founded in 1984 that concentrates on mid-market opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. It typically pursues management buyouts and buy-ins, industry consolidation, roll-ups and rollouts, and growth through acquisition, with a preference for healthcare, consumer markets, education, proven technology, manufacturing, and life sciences. The firm targets privately owned companies with enterprise values roughly AU$20 million to AU$150 million and initial equity checks of AU$5 million to AU$60 million, and it can take minority or controlling positions, often seeking a board seat. Investments are usually in companies with established profitability, and exits are pursued within about five years via IPO, trade sale, or secondary buyout. The firm avoids property development, resources, and primary production, and focuses on sectors where management teams have strong growth plans. Advent Partners generally invests in Australia and New Zealand and pursues long-term partnerships with motivated management teams.
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Past deals in Australasia
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.
Zero Latency
Acquisition in 2021
Zero Latency is a Melbourne-based virtual reality startup founded in 2013 that specializes in developing multiplayer virtual reality games. The company utilizes an innovative inversion virtual reality system, coupled with advanced wireless technology and motion tracking, to create immersive simulations for gamers. By providing an integrated studio experience, Zero Latency aims to deliver authentic and enhanced virtual reality experiences that engage players worldwide.
Flintfox International
Private Equity Round in 2020
Flintfox International provides an integrated suite of trade management software and professional services that help manufacturers and distributors optimize pricing, promotions, rebates, deductions, and related trade activities. Its software supports price management, promotions pricing, rebate and fee management, chargebacks, and claim settlements, with budgeting, planning, and trade promotion analysis modules, plus a pricing engine capable of executing complex rules on large data sets. The company also offers trade management capabilities for Microsoft Dynamics platforms and specialist modules for contracts management and price protection. In addition to software, Flintfox delivers consulting and implementation services to analyze a company's value chain, design and deploy technology and business relationships, and help employees, partners, and customers interact more efficiently, enabling faster, data-driven pricing and promotion decisions across the supply chain.
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
Private Equity Round in 2011
Integrated Packaging is Australia's leading manufacturer and distributor of stretch film wrap and associated packaging solutions. Serving both agricultural and industrial markets, they offer a wide range of high-quality, cost-effective products designed to protect crops, stock, and warehouse goods.
GenesisCare
Private Equity Round in 2009
GenesisCare is Australia's leading provider of specialist healthcare services, focusing on radiation oncology, cardiology, and sleep treatments. With over 1400 employees across more than 125 sites nationwide, they aim to bridge treatment gaps for cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The company actively participates in clinical trials, aiming to improve patient outcomes.
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.
SecurePay
Private Equity Round in 2000
SecurePay specializes in online payment solutions for businesses of all sizes. As a subsidiary of Australia Post, they have served over 40,000 Australian businesses, offering secure and flexible B2B and B2C payment services via internet, phone, and custom software applications.
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