Opteon
Private Equity Round in 2021
Opteon is a prominent provider of independent valuation and property advisory services in Australia and New Zealand. The company offers a wide range of services, including accounting, banking, tax depreciation, quantity surveying, and government advisory. Opteon assists financial institutions, government agencies, corporations, industry bodies, not-for-profit organizations, and small to medium businesses with complex valuation challenges. With a focus on delivering market-leading expertise, Opteon is well-positioned to support a diverse clientele in navigating the intricacies of property valuation and advisory needs.
Mwave
Private Equity Round in 2020
Mwave is a prominent online computer store in Australia, established in late 2006, that caters to both businesses and consumers. The company offers a diverse range of electronic products, including computers and related accessories, and specializes in custom personal computer manufacturing, particularly for gaming systems tailored to individual customer needs. Mwave is committed to providing competitive pricing and frequently features discounted deals, enhancing its appeal to shoppers. Additionally, the company prioritizes security by integrating advanced encryption and secure banking technology to protect customer information. Its rapid growth and popularity are reflected in significant traffic from third-party search engines, solidifying its status as one of Australia's leading online marketplaces for computer products.
Mwave is a prominent online computer store in Australia, established in late 2006, that caters to both businesses and consumers. The company offers a diverse range of electronic products, including computers and related accessories, and specializes in custom personal computer manufacturing, particularly for gaming systems tailored to individual customer needs. Mwave is committed to providing competitive pricing and frequently features discounted deals, enhancing its appeal to shoppers. Additionally, the company prioritizes security by integrating advanced encryption and secure banking technology to protect customer information. Its rapid growth and popularity are reflected in significant traffic from third-party search engines, solidifying its status as one of Australia's leading online marketplaces for computer products.
Pump Haircare
Private Equity Round in 2020
Pump Haircare, established in 2012 and headquartered in Chatswood, Australia, specializes in manufacturing and selling hair care products. Its comprehensive range includes shampoo, conditioner, hair treatments, styling products, scalp care, and face and body care items, along with related hair tools and accessories. Pump Haircare stands out for its salon-quality, organic formulations free from sulfates, parabens, and palm oil, packaged in recyclable materials. The company primarily distributes its products through its online platform.
Sureway
Private Equity Round in 2020
Sureway Employment and Training Pty Ltd is an Australian company based in Wagga Wagga that specializes in providing employment and training solutions. Founded in 1991, Sureway assists individuals seeking better job opportunities through a range of services, including recruitment, disability employment, career transition assistance, and wage subsidies. The company also offers post-placement support and various training courses to help employees enhance their skills. Initially focused on rural and remote areas of New South Wales, Sureway has expanded its services to include regions in Victoria and South Australia. Operating under government contracts, Sureway aims to facilitate sustainable employment for its clients through programs like job active and disability employment services.
Direct Couriers
Private Equity Round in 2019
Direct Couriers is a logistics and courier services provider specializing in local same-day delivery, as well as interstate and international shipping. The company offers a diverse fleet that includes motorbikes, cars, vans, and semi-trailers to accommodate various delivery needs. Direct Couriers also features an online booking and tracking system, which includes an extensive address database and sends pre-delivery notifications and confirmations via email or SMS. By prioritizing efficient and reliable service, Direct Couriers ensures the timely delivery of goods to its clients.
RP Infrastructure
Private Equity Round in 2019
Provider of advisory, project and asset management services focused on the infrastructure sector. The company specializes in feasibility studies and business cases to deliver major capital work projects and asset planning and facilities management services, enabling government and private clients to solve business challenges in infrastructure development.
Duncan Solutions
Private Equity Round in 2018
Duncan Solutions, Inc. is a prominent provider of parking management products and services, serving municipal and commercial clients globally. Established in 1936 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company specializes in a comprehensive range of solutions, including parking meters, enforcement devices, citation processing, and integrated on-street parking management. Its hosted AutoPROCESS citation processing system oversees the entire lifecycle of parking citations, including processing, appeals, permit management, and payment processing. Additionally, Duncan Solutions offers outsourced services such as data entry, document imaging, call center operations, and vehicle booting and towing programs. The company also provides debt collection services, which include custom notices and a multi-tiered skip trace process, along with toll collection and vehicle registration retrieval services. Formerly known as Duncan Parking Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded to Duncan Solutions, Inc. in 2006 and operates as a subsidiary of Navient Corporation.
Duncan Solutions
Private Equity Round in 2018
Duncan Solutions is a provider of integrated parking and guidance technologies for smart cities.
Force Fire
Acquisition in 2018
Force Fire specializes in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of fire safety systems tailored to a diverse clientele, including daycare centers, nursing homes, shopping malls, and various businesses in the Sydney area. The company provides comprehensive fire protection solutions that encompass wet and dry sprinklers, detectors, and fire suppression systems, all customized to meet the specific needs of each client. By delivering effective fire safety services, Force Fire helps clients safeguard their properties and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, demonstrating a commitment to safety across multiple sectors, including industrial, manufacturing, and government.
Big River
Acquisition in 2016
BigRiver is a Cleveland, Ohio-based company that offers a cloud-based fundraising platform tailored for nonprofit organizations. The platform facilitates targeted appeals and fosters meaningful relationships between nonprofits and their constituents through various digital channels, including the web, email, and social media. By leveraging data mining, promotions, and social marketing techniques, BigRiver helps nonprofits enhance their fundraising efforts and engage donors more effectively.
LEDified
Acquisition in 2015
LEDified is Australia’s largest full service LED specialist. LEDified designs and procures its own class-leading, patented LED products direct from world class manufacturers. From downlights in the home, to highbays in the warehouse and everything in between, LEDified has the LED light to suit your needs. The migration to LED lighting is supported by the Australian Government phase-out of inefficient lighting as well as the state based Victorian VEET, NSW i-PART and SA REES programs. These initiatives are helping everyone from households to large corporations make the switch to LED lights. Contact us today to learn why retrofitting your lights is a great idea for your home or business.
Acculec Group
Acquisition in 2015
Acculec Group Pty Ltd. specializes in the procurement and distribution of a wide range of electrical products. Its offerings include electric power distribution and transmission products such as surge arresters, insulators, pole line hardware, earthing safety equipment, and voltage regulators. The company is also involved in providing lightning protection products, power quality solutions, and various grounding products. Additionally, Acculec Group offers design, installation, and commissioning services for energy correction and general electrical products. It serves a diverse clientele across sectors including mining, construction, infrastructure, and electrical power utilities, as well as manufacturers and transportation providers. Established in 2015, Acculec Group is headquartered in Eagle Farm, Australia, with further offices in Australia and New Zealand.
RIS Safety
Acquisition in 2011
RIS is Australia’s largest Height Safety provider, with a National branch infrastructure to meet its client’s needs anywhere within Australia or overseas. With the market place becoming increasingly aware of the need for employee protection when working at heights, RIS is ideally positioned to provide local and overseas industries with practical solutions for any height safety, confined space or rope access application. RIS designs, manufactures and distributes an extensive range of tested and standards compliant range of products, including permanent anchor points, horizontal and vertical fall protection systems, aluminium and fiberglass ladders and walkway systems, fall arrest retractable blocks (inertia reels), tripods and winches for confined space, as well as having its own range of Standards approved personal protective equipment (PPE). RIS also has a comprehensive engineering workshop and is able to design solutions and construct complex structures to address height safety access issues. We are therefore able to offer our clients a product and service portfolio that will satisfy our industry’s stringent hierarchy of control – we truly are a solutions provider.
RIS Safety
Private Equity Round in 2011
RIS is Australia’s largest Height Safety provider, with a National branch infrastructure to meet its client’s needs anywhere within Australia or overseas. With the market place becoming increasingly aware of the need for employee protection when working at heights, RIS is ideally positioned to provide local and overseas industries with practical solutions for any height safety, confined space or rope access application. RIS designs, manufactures and distributes an extensive range of tested and standards compliant range of products, including permanent anchor points, horizontal and vertical fall protection systems, aluminium and fiberglass ladders and walkway systems, fall arrest retractable blocks (inertia reels), tripods and winches for confined space, as well as having its own range of Standards approved personal protective equipment (PPE). RIS also has a comprehensive engineering workshop and is able to design solutions and construct complex structures to address height safety access issues. We are therefore able to offer our clients a product and service portfolio that will satisfy our industry’s stringent hierarchy of control – we truly are a solutions provider.
Planet Plumbing
Private Equity Round in 2011
Planet Plumbing Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned private company established in 1995, renowned for its quality plumbing services across the country. With offices throughout Australia, the company specializes in hydraulic design, development, and construction, contributing to some of the nation's most prestigious projects. Initially founded as a one-man operation, Planet Plumbing has grown into a team of dedicated tradespeople, positioning itself as a trusted expert and leader in the installation of hydraulic services. The company provides a comprehensive range of plumbing and hydraulic services for new construction, building design, refurbishment, renovation, and civil infrastructure projects, making it one of Australia's preferred plumbing contractors.
Planet Plumbing
Acquisition in 2011
Planet Plumbing Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned private company established in 1995, renowned for its quality plumbing services across the country. With offices throughout Australia, the company specializes in hydraulic design, development, and construction, contributing to some of the nation's most prestigious projects. Initially founded as a one-man operation, Planet Plumbing has grown into a team of dedicated tradespeople, positioning itself as a trusted expert and leader in the installation of hydraulic services. The company provides a comprehensive range of plumbing and hydraulic services for new construction, building design, refurbishment, renovation, and civil infrastructure projects, making it one of Australia's preferred plumbing contractors.
Rafferty's Garden
Acquisition in 2010
Rafferty's Garden is a producer and supplier of baby and children's food, dedicated to offering nutritious and natural options for young consumers. The company emphasizes the importance of healthy eating by providing a diverse range of products, including breakfast cereals, custards, fruit snack bars, rusks, toddler snacks, and yogurt. By ensuring that its offerings are free from preservatives, Rafferty's Garden supports parents in providing wholesome meals that promote the growth and development of their children. Through its commitment to quality and health, the company plays a vital role in the early nutritional journey of infants and toddlers.
Rafferty's Garden
Private Equity Round in 2010
Rafferty's Garden is a producer and supplier of baby and children's food, dedicated to offering nutritious and natural options for young consumers. The company emphasizes the importance of healthy eating by providing a diverse range of products, including breakfast cereals, custards, fruit snack bars, rusks, toddler snacks, and yogurt. By ensuring that its offerings are free from preservatives, Rafferty's Garden supports parents in providing wholesome meals that promote the growth and development of their children. Through its commitment to quality and health, the company plays a vital role in the early nutritional journey of infants and toddlers.
Home Appliances
Acquisition in 2010
Home Appliances Pty Ltd. is a prominent supplier of large and affordable appliances in Australasia, founded in 2009 and based in Artarmon, Australia. The company distributes a diverse range of products, including popular brands such as Euromaid, Baumatic, IAG, ARC, Lemair, Venini, Lofra, and Pacini, through electrical retailers, kitchen companies, and commercial channels across Australia and New Zealand. As a fully Australian-owned entity, Home Appliances also operates a Commercial Division that collaborates with architects, designers, developers, and builders to offer tailored solutions for various projects. In 2018, it became a subsidiary of Glen Dimplex Australia Pty Ltd., enhancing its market presence and operational capabilities.
Appen
Private Equity Round in 2009
Appen Limited is a data solutions company that specializes in providing services for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Chatswood, Australia, the company serves a diverse clientele, including technology firms, auto manufacturers, and government agencies across Australia, the United States, and internationally. Appen operates through two primary divisions: Relevance and Speech and Image. The Relevance division focuses on delivering annotated data for search technologies used in web, e-commerce, and social media applications, enhancing the accuracy and relevance of search engines. Meanwhile, the Speech and Image division offers annotated data for speech recognition, natural language processing, and image recognition technologies. Additionally, Appen provides a moderation platform for social media content. With a strong emphasis on tailored solutions, Appen addresses complex language resource needs and supports clients in launching language technologies across various specialized fields. The company's revenue primarily comes from its global services segment, which utilizes clients' data annotation platforms for large-scale deep learning projects.
Appen Limited is a data solutions company that specializes in providing services for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Chatswood, Australia, the company serves a diverse clientele, including technology firms, auto manufacturers, and government agencies across Australia, the United States, and internationally. Appen operates through two primary divisions: Relevance and Speech and Image. The Relevance division focuses on delivering annotated data for search technologies used in web, e-commerce, and social media applications, enhancing the accuracy and relevance of search engines. Meanwhile, the Speech and Image division offers annotated data for speech recognition, natural language processing, and image recognition technologies. Additionally, Appen provides a moderation platform for social media content. With a strong emphasis on tailored solutions, Appen addresses complex language resource needs and supports clients in launching language technologies across various specialized fields. The company's revenue primarily comes from its global services segment, which utilizes clients' data annotation platforms for large-scale deep learning projects.
Lomb Scientific
Acquisition in 2008
Lomb Scientific is a prominent manufacturer and distributor of laboratory consumables, chemicals, and instrumentation for the scientific community. Originally established as a niche supplier of microscope slides and coverslips, the company has evolved significantly since its acquisition by Walter Parsons in 1984. Under his leadership, Lomb Scientific expanded its operations, relocating to larger, purpose-built facilities and establishing additional offices and warehouses across Australia and New Zealand. The company has experienced rapid growth, particularly through strategic acquisitions, including Scot Scientific, Fronine, and Ajax Finechem, which have enhanced its product offerings and regional coverage. Scot Scientific bolstered Lomb's presence in Western Australia, while Fronine improved the manufacturing and supply of pathology stains and solvents. Ajax Finechem strengthened the company's portfolio of exclusive brands in chemicals and solvents. Today, Lomb Scientific aims to advance scientific research and development by providing comprehensive support and high-quality products to its clients.