CHAMP Ventures

CHAMP Ventures is a prominent Australian mid-market private equity firm based in Sydney, established in 1987. The firm specializes in growth capital, replacement capital, and management buyouts, focusing on investments in consumer goods, retail, business services, and technology across Australia and New Zealand. With a seasoned team boasting over 80 years of combined experience, CHAMP Ventures has successfully executed more than 57 investments across various industries and economic cycles. Currently, the firm is investing from its seventh fund, which has a total commitment of A$475 million, attracting major international and Australian institutional investors, including pension and sovereign funds. As one of the first institutional private equity funds in Australia, CHAMP Ventures has a proven track record of creating value for its investors and business partners.

William D. Ferris

Former Non-Executive Director

Gregory Smith

Executive Director

Greg Smith

Executive Director

Melanie Strong

Director

Su Ming Wong

Chief Executive Officer

Su-Ming Wong

CEO

Past deals in New Zealand

Macpac

Acquisition in 2015
Macpac Ltd. is a manufacturer and retailer of outdoor equipment and clothing, offering a wide range of products designed for men, women, and children. Established in 1973 and based in Christchurch, New Zealand, the company specializes in high-quality outdoor apparel, including clothing fabrics, backpacks, sleeping bags, child carrier packs, and footwear. Macpac also provides various accessories and care products to support outdoor activities. The company operates both online and through physical stores across New Zealand and Australia, with additional distribution in several European and Asian countries. As of recent years, Macpac has been a subsidiary of Super Retail Group Limited, reinforcing its presence in the outdoor recreation market.

RSEA

Acquisition in 2011
RSEA is a specialist provider of workwear, personal and workplace safety and, hirer of road safety equipment. The business has operations across Australia and New Zealand, including 17 super stores and 6 hire depots.

SG Fleet Group

Venture Round in 2011
SG Fleet Group Limited is one of Australia’s leading specialist providers of fleet management, vehicle leasing and salary packaging services. With over 25 years of experience sgfleet has grown and evolved over the years to provide a range of services and managing over 90,000 vehicles across three countries; Australia; the United Kingdom; and New Zealand. From fully maintained operating leases/contract hire solutions and pure Fleet Management services for corporate, government and small to medium businesses, through to Salary Packaging and Novated Leases for individuals. sgfleet delivers world class solutions tailored to suit individual customer needs and requirements.

Lorna Jane

Venture Round in 2010
Lorna Jane Pty Ltd. designs and manufactures activewear and sportswear for women. It offers tights, sports bras, tanks, tops, shorts, pants, jackets and hoodies, pants, and accessories. The company offers its products online in Australia and New Zealand; through stores in Australia and the United States; and through stockists in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Lorna Jane Pty Ltd. was founded in 1989 and is based in Eagle Farm, Australia.

Healthe Care Australia

Venture Round in 2007
Healthe Care Australia is a subsidiary of Luye Medical, the healthcare service division of Luye Group. As a leading pan-Asian healthcare services group, the Healthe Care management team continues to work with other Luye Executives to explore growth opportunities across South East Asia and China. The company is the third largest corporate private hospital operator in Australia and one of the country’s largest privately-owned healthcare organizations. Healthe Care employs near 7,000 people and operates a portfolio of 35 hospitals located in major cities and key regional areas across Australia and one in New Zealand. These include around 2,500 beds and 70 operating theatres. The company also provides a range of outpatient services including workplace rehabilitation and community nursing which offer patients flexibility and continuity of care beyond their hospital stay. Healthe Care is also one of the largest private providers in the mental health sector, offering near 800 beds across Australia.