CPE Capital

CHAMP I was a buyout fund managed by CPE Capital, an Australian private equity firm established in 1987 and headquartered in Sydney. Launched in 2000, CHAMP I focused on investments in the commercial product and manufacturing sectors across Australia and New Zealand. The fund aimed to leverage opportunities in the mid-market space, targeting companies with an enterprise value between A$150 million and A$750 million. CPE Capital specializes in management buyout opportunities and cross-border transactions, positioning itself to capitalize on the unique aspects of the private capital landscape in the Asia-Pacific region.

Joseph Skrzynski

Co-Founding Partner

42 past transactions

Modus Projects

Acquisition in 2024
Modus Projects is a facilities maintenance service company that offers construction, project management, and fit-out services.

Adveture Online

Venture Round in 2024
Adventure Online inspires passion through high-quality sports goods and brands.

TVSN

Private Equity Round in 2022
TV Shopping Network Australia

Saturnbird Coffee

Series B in 2021
Saturnbird Coffee Co., Ltd is a coffee shop operator based in Changsha, China, established in 2011. The company specializes in a range of coffee products, including a unique instant coffee powder that utilizes advanced brewing technology to preserve the original flavor and aroma of coffee beans. This innovative product can be dissolved in various liquids, such as hot or cold water, milk, and oat milk, allowing for versatile consumption. Saturnbird Coffee aims to enhance the coffee drinking experience through its thoughtfully designed cafes, which focus on the choice of utensils and interior aesthetics, creating an inviting atmosphere for coffee enthusiasts.

MGI Tech

Series B in 2020
MGI Tech is a company that specializes in the development of sequencing devices and multi-omics platforms, including genetic sequencing, medical imaging, and laboratory automation. By producing high-throughput gene sequencers and associated consumables and reagents, MGI Tech supports advancements in life science research and healthcare. The company aims to provide effective and affordable healthcare solutions, facilitating real-time and comprehensive systems for precision medicine and related fields. Its mission focuses on enhancing life science tools and fostering innovation in digital health, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes.

Civilmart

Venture Round in 2020
Civilmart manufacturer and distributor of precast concrete products, which includes products for the civil, rural, electrical, wastewater, plumbing, trade waste and water storage industries, also specialise in reinforced concrete pipes, box culverts and lightweight glass-reinforced concrete pits and risers, also manufacturing custom products.

Levett Engineering

Acquisition in 2019
Levett Engineering is a precision component manufacturer serving Australian and international clients across defence, aerospace, medical, electronics and commercial engineering sectors. It produces high-accuracy machined components and conforms to international standards, including AS9100 Rev C for aerospace and defence and ITAR, with ISO 9001 as a minimum. The company is recognized for product quality, integrity and value, supported by skilled craftsmen and state-of-the-art equipment. It offers project management, global and local supply chain services, and component packaging to support customers from design through delivery. Levett focuses on on-time delivery and aims to strengthen export-oriented advanced manufacturing in South Australia.

Banksmeadow Recycling

Acquisition in 2019
Banksmeadow Recycling is a waste recycling company that focuses on serving building companies, government projects, waste collection companies, and the general public. It operates a recycling facility that processes dry waste primarily from the eastern suburbs, inner west, lower north, and southern suburbs of its region. The company is dedicated to providing efficient waste management solutions, emphasizing the importance of recycling in reducing environmental impact.

Marand Precision Engineering

Acquisition in 2019
Marand Precision Engineering Pty. Ltd. is a manufacturer based in Moorabbin, Australia, specializing in high-quality precision tooling and automated production solutions. Established in 1969, the company serves various sectors, including aerospace, defense, automotive, rail, mining, and energy. Marand designs and produces complex equipment such as tooling for airframe structures, automated production lines, robotic systems, and engine component machine tooling. In addition to manufacturing, the company offers project management, installation, commissioning, ongoing maintenance, and spare parts support, ensuring comprehensive service for its clients. Marand's expertise lies in delivering innovative and precise engineering solutions tailored to the needs of its diverse clientele.

Cell Care

Acquisition in 2018
Cell Care Australia Pty Limited is a licensed cord blood and tissue bank based in Moorabbin, Victoria. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in the collection, processing, and storage of cord stem cells, including autologous and directed allogeneic stem cells. It also conducts ABO blood group testing. Cell Care is fully compliant with regulations set by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for its operations. The company provides services to Australian families, including access to clinical trials, and does not charge for the release and transportation of cord blood for approved therapeutic uses. Additionally, it offers a refund if cord blood or tissue is not successfully collected or stored.

Gourmet Food Holdings

Acquisition in 2018
Gourmet Food Holdings is an investment firm that invests in the food and beverage industry.

Jaybro

Acquisition in 2017
Jaybro is a manufacturer and supplier of a wide array of products designed to support civil construction and environmental projects. The company specializes in consumables, safety equipment, geosynthetic fabrics, drainage solutions, temporary fencing, and erosion control products. By providing high-quality and innovative items that adhere to industry standards, Jaybro serves the needs of the civil construction and environmental sectors, promoting sustainability and facilitating infrastructure development.

Dutton Group

Acquisition in 2017
Dutton Group is the largest national wholesaler of used cars in Australia, focusing on general, prestige, and luxury vehicles. The company operates through three main entities: Dutton Garage, Dutton Garage Wholesale, and Sell. Dutton Garage is renowned for supplying some of the rarest and most collectible cars globally, specializing in used luxury and vintage vehicles that exemplify exceptional design, engineering, and performance. With a dedicated team of professionals, Dutton Group provides tailored services to clients, ensuring competitive pricing and a high-quality purchasing experience in the pre-owned automotive market.

Freight Lines

Acquisition in 2016
Freight Lines Ltd is a transportation company based in Otorohanga, New Zealand, specializing in line haul, general, and bulk freight services. Established in 1993 by Jim and Peter Barker, the company emerged from a legacy of transport operations initiated by the Barker and Dow families in 1963. Freight Lines operates a diverse fleet that includes curtain siders, flat decks, drop-side tippers, refrigerated units, and tipping curtain siders, facilitating the movement of freight between New Zealand's North and South Islands. In addition to transportation, the company offers storage and warehousing solutions, reflecting its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its clients. Over the years, Freight Lines has expanded its operations, becoming part of the Jim Barker Group of Companies, which includes several other transport-related businesses.

Strait Shipping

Acquisition in 2016
Strait Shipping Limited is a prominent shipping company based in Wellington, New Zealand, specializing in freight and transportation services across the Cook Strait. Founded in 1992, the company operates a fleet that provides around 30 return sailings each week, facilitating the movement of a diverse range of cargo, including commercial truck and trailer units, dangerous goods, livestock, and private vehicles. The vessels collectively offer nearly 10,000 meters of roll-on/roll-off space daily, accommodating oversized loads and ensuring efficient transport between New Zealand's North and South Islands. Strait Shipping is recognized for its reliability and capacity in handling significant freight volumes throughout the year.

Containerchain

Acquisition in 2016
Containerchain specializes in providing Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions aimed at improving connectivity, visibility, and efficiency within the landside container logistics sector. The company's platform is designed to optimize the movement of containers from port to door and back again, catering to depots, transport operators, terminals, freight forwarders, importers, and exporters. Key features include gate management, inventory management, container survey, repair, and automated billing. Containerchain operates in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Hong Kong, offering real-time synchronized connectivity across the supply chain to enhance operational efficiency for its clients.

Pepperstone

Venture Round in 2016
Pepperstone is a global online trading services provider specializing in foreign exchange. The company offers FX brokerage and trading services to retail and institutional clients, with a platform that emphasizes transparency, low trading costs, fast execution, and user-friendly functionality, supported by robust technology and customer service. Based in Melbourne, Australia.

Pepperstone

Acquisition in 2016
Pepperstone is a global online trading services provider specializing in foreign exchange. The company offers FX brokerage and trading services to retail and institutional clients, with a platform that emphasizes transparency, low trading costs, fast execution, and user-friendly functionality, supported by robust technology and customer service. Based in Melbourne, Australia.

Bradken

Acquisition in 2015
Bradken is an Australian manufacturer specializing in steel consumables, capital equipment, and maintenance services for various sectors, including mining, mineral processing, industrial, and rail. The company produces cast and fabricated iron and steel products, focusing on ground engagement tools, crawler and fixed plant wear solutions, and transport solutions. Additionally, Bradken offers mill liner, rail, and transit solutions, along with spare parts and rail trucks. Through its innovative product development techniques, the company aims to assist clients in optimizing their manufacturing facilities across different industries, particularly in mining and resources.

Miclyn Express Offshore

Private Equity Round in 2012
Miclyn Express Offshore Limited is a prominent provider of offshore support vessels and related services primarily in Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. The company owns, charters, and markets a diverse fleet that includes offshore support vessels, crew and utility vessels, tugs, barges, and coastal survey vessels. Its operations encompass the entire offshore oil and gas cycle, with services such as transportation of personnel and supplies to production platforms, barge transportation, and support for near-shore civil construction and oil/gas field exploration. Additionally, Miclyn Express Offshore offers vessel chartering, upgradation, and management services, as well as project pipe transportation and vessel customization, including repair and maintenance. Founded in 2005 and originally known as Express Offshore Transport Pte Ltd, the company has roots tracing back to the 1970s and is headquartered in Singapore. It operates as a subsidiary of Manta Holdings Limited.

Gerard Lighting Group

Acquisition in 2012
Gerard Lighting Group is an Australian lighting manufacturer and distributor.

oOh!media

Acquisition in 2011
oOh!media operates as a leading out-of-home media company, specializing in providing advertisers with creative solutions that reach consumers away from home. Its diverse portfolio includes large format billboards, digital signs across various public spaces, and online platforms targeting specific audiences. The company serves a wide range of clients, including advertisers, landlords, and community organizations.

Accolade Wines

Acquisition in 2011
Accolade Wines is a global wine business based in South Australia. It is the leading wine company in Australia and the United Kingdom by volume and the fifth largest in the world, with a heritage dating to 1853 and a portfolio of well-known brands.

ATF Services

Acquisition in 2010
ATF Services is a provider of temporary fencing and height safety equipment for hire, catering to residential, commercial, industrial, and events sectors in Australia and New Zealand. The company offers a wide range of products, including temporary fencing panels, crowd control barriers, hoarding panels, and various edge protection systems designed for both domestic and commercial use. Additionally, ATF Services supplies working platforms, void protection systems, gantry systems, and access tower solutions. The equipment is locally manufactured and rigorously tested to comply with Australian standards, ensuring safety and reliability across industries such as engineering, construction, government, maintenance, and special events. ATF Services also provides site-specific occupational health and safety risk assessments, event planning services, and transportation of products to and from customer locations, ensuring tailored solutions to meet specific application needs.

Healthcare Australia

Acquisition in 2010
Healthcare Australia is a prominent healthcare recruitment solutions provider that specializes in staffing nurses, midwives, aged care workers, doctors, and medical specialists across the country. Operating in every state and territory, the company focuses on supporting community health and wellbeing through its comprehensive services. These services include agency staffing recruitment, workforce management solutions, and vocational training, as well as continuing professional development courses. By connecting healthcare professionals with organizations and individuals, Healthcare Australia aims to deliver end-to-end healthcare solutions tailored to the needs of the community.

United Malt Group

Acquisition in 2009
United Malt Group Limited is a global company specializing in the processing, distribution, and sale of malt, hops, yeast, adjuncts, and related products for brewers, distillers, and food companies. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, with operations dating back to 2009, the company serves customers across North America, Australia, Asia, and the United Kingdom through its Processing and Warehouse & Distribution segments. As the fourth-largest global malt processor, United Malt works with major breweries and distillers, as well as craft producers, processing approximately 1.25 million metric tons of malt annually across facilities in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the U.K.

Centric Wealth

Acquisition in 2009
Centric Wealth, established in 2002 and based in Australia, is a wealth management firm that offers personalized financial advice and investment solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals and families. As part of Findex, the firm provides a comprehensive range of services including financial planning, risk insurance, corporate benefits, accounting, business advisory, lending, general insurance, and family office services. Centric Wealth also features a platform that enables clients to configure, collaborate, and manage their investment portfolios effectively, ensuring a holistic approach to financial well-being.

Alleasing

Acquisition in 2008
Alleasing Pty Ltd. is an independent provider of asset finance and leasing solutions based in Sydney, Australia, with a history dating back to 1989. The company specializes in a variety of financing options, including operating leases, finance leases, and sale and rent back arrangements. It caters to a diverse clientele, including large and medium corporations, small businesses, government entities, and various industries such as agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and mining. By offering innovative asset management solutions, Alleasing aims to enhance business productivity and growth, allowing clients to acquire, modify, or expand their asset base according to their evolving needs. Over the years, Alleasing has financed billions of dollars’ worth of assets, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the financial requirements of businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

LCR Group

Acquisition in 2008
LCR Group Pty Ltd (LCR) is an industrial and mining services company providing lift and shift services to Australian and International customers. These services include bulk materials handling, transport, mining and associated industrial services.

Golding Contractors

Acquisition in 2008
Golding Contractors is a civil and infrastructure contracting company delivering civil infrastructure, urban development and mining services across the east coast of Australia. It serves the resources, utilities, property and transport sectors, providing safe, flexible and cost-effective project solutions for urban, regional and remote locations. The company engages in the construction of highways, roads, bridges, culverts and civil works, rail loops, quarry dams, docks and associated loading and unloading facilities.

Blue Star Group Pty

Acquisition in 2006
Blue Star offer a complete range of communication services, including commercial and general print, digital print, web printing, print management, creative and design, warehousing and logistics, direct mail and fulfilment, full colour digital variable printing, and labels.

Study Group

Acquisition in 2006
Study Group Pty Ltd. is an educational organization that specializes in providing academic and English language courses for international students. Founded in 1994 and based in Sydney, Australia, the company offers a range of programs, including year-round English training, summer courses, and tailored group English programs designed to meet the needs of diverse learners. Study Group focuses on preparing students for entry into universities in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand by offering recognized courses that enhance their academic, language, and social skills. The company partners with nearly 200 universities and higher education institutions globally, utilizing a network of specialist education counselors to support students in achieving their academic goals. Additionally, Study Group has study centers in multiple countries, including Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States, reinforcing its commitment to international academic success and career development.

Manassen Foods Australia

Acquisition in 2006
Established in 1953, Manassen Foods Australia specializes in importing and sourcing groceries for brand owners worldwide. Its extensive portfolio spans dry groceries, confectionery, cheese, health food, biscuits, cakes, perishables, and frozen foods. Serving retail, wholesale, and food service customers across Australia, the company employs over 350 dedicated staff committed to excellence.

International Energy Services

Acquisition in 2005
International Energy Services (IES) is the leading provider of transport logistics services to the petroleum, LPG, aviation and chemicals industries in Australia and Singapore and is a leading provider of transport logistics services to the resources sector in Australia. IES is also a leading supplier of fluid handling equipment to the global petroleum, LPG, aviation and resources sectors. IES has a proven track record of providing these services at the highest level of compliance with international occupational health, safety and environmental standards. IES is based in Melbourne, Australia and has operations across all Australian States and Territories as well as in Singapore and the USA

Australian Discount Retail

Acquisition in 2005
Australian Discount Retail is an Australian discount variety retailer.

Austar United Communications

Acquisition in 2003
Austar United Communications is a leading provider of subscription television services in regional and rural Australia. As of June 30, 2010, it served over 740,000 subscribers, making it the largest operator in its market. Austar's service area covers approximately 2.4 million homes, about one-third of Australia's total households. It primarily uses digital satellite technology to deliver channels such as Nickelodeon, Discovery Channel, and The Weather Channel to its customers. Additionally, Austar operates a digital cable network in Darwin.

New Price Retail

Acquisition in 2003
New Price Retail is a provider of goods and services to clusters of store brands in Australia. New Price Retail was a provider of goods and services to clusters of store brands, which include franchised, joint venture and directly-owned stores. Through specialised and centralised support services, high levels of skill and expertise were provided to New Price Retail's retail brands

Australian Pacific Paper Products

Acquisition in 2002
DSG Pty Ltd, trading as Australian Pacific Paper Products (APPP) is an Australian manufacturing company supplying disposable absorbent products to local and overseas markets.

Sheridan

Acquisition in 2002
Sheridan is an Australian company based in Kew that specializes in the production and marketing of premium bed linen and towels. It holds a significant market share, accounting for approximately 60% of branded bed linen products in Australia. Sheridan designs and manufactures a wide range of products, including sheets, pillows, quilts, blankets, loungewear, and table linens for adults, babies, and children. The company has a strong international presence, operating in the United States, the United Kingdom, and expanding in Asia and Europe, with its products available in 40 countries worldwide. In 2005, Sheridan was acquired by Pacific Brands, a notable manager of various consumer brands in Australia.

Bradken

Private Equity Round in 2001
Bradken is an Australian manufacturer specializing in steel consumables, capital equipment, and maintenance services for various sectors, including mining, mineral processing, industrial, and rail. The company produces cast and fabricated iron and steel products, focusing on ground engagement tools, crawler and fixed plant wear solutions, and transport solutions. Additionally, Bradken offers mill liner, rail, and transit solutions, along with spare parts and rail trucks. Through its innovative product development techniques, the company aims to assist clients in optimizing their manufacturing facilities across different industries, particularly in mining and resources.

Penrice Soda Holdings

Acquisition in 2001
Penrice Soda Holdings Limited manufactures, distributes, and sells sodium bicarbonate primarily in Australia. The company operates in chemicals and quarry and mineral segments. Its sodium bicarbonate is used in various products and applications, such as pharmaceuticals, food, stock feed, medical, and personal care, as well as industrial applications consisting of detergents, cleaning products, and flue gas treatment.
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