MA Financial

MA Financial Group Limited, previously known as Moelis Australia, is a financial services firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia, established in 2009. The company specializes in asset management, lending, corporate advisory, and equities, with a strong presence across major cities including Melbourne, London, Beijing, and Shanghai. With over $6.1 billion in assets under management, its asset management division focuses on creating investment opportunities for institutional, wholesale, and retail investors in various sectors such as real estate and private equity. The lending division invests in high-quality loan portfolios and offers diverse legal funding solutions. Its corporate advisory division provides strategic guidance for mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, and restructuring, having advised on transactions exceeding $100 billion since inception. MA Financial operates closely with its strategic partner, Moelis & Company, a leading global investment bank, enhancing its advisory capabilities and market reach. The firm employs a team of over 300 professionals dedicated to delivering innovative financial solutions across its various divisions.

John Garrett

Managing Director

Ben Wong

Managing Director, Corporate Advisory

21 past transactions

Complexica

Funding Round in 2022
Complexica is an Australian company that specializes in artificial intelligence software aimed at enhancing decision-making across various business functions. The company's solutions include features such as omnichannel quoting, ordering, dynamic pricing, and cross-selling. Additionally, Complexica's software optimizes promotions, pricing, and trade spending for diverse industries, including manufacturing, retail, construction, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and financial services. By leveraging these technologies, Complexica enables its clients to improve their sales, marketing, and supply chain strategies, ultimately driving operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Finsure Finance & Insurance

Acquisition in 2021
Finsure is an australian retail finance brokerage whos advisers are experts in action, passionate and independent. Finsure’s team will help you find the most suitable home loan for your situation, every time. Finsure's brokers have an insider’s knowledge of the best home loans available on the market. Established in 2011, the Finsure Group set out to be the fastest growing aggregation business in the industry. Through its support and partnership with independent brands, and its acquisition of LoanKit in 2013, the group has achieved that goal by continuing to offer the strongest value proposition in the market to mortgage brokers and financial planners help customers achieve their financial goals. Evidence of the rapid growth is our recent 6th placing in the BRW Fast 100 list, as one of the fastest growing organisations in Australia.

Octet

Debt Financing in 2021
Octet is an innovative Financial Technology Business specialising in implementing SCF and Banking Platforms to some of the worlds largest FIs and Banks. Octet Also is a major Financier of SMEs within the Asia Pacific region, providing Trade, receivable and Supply Chain finance to over 4000 SMEs within the region, paying over 30,000 registered Sellers in Octet Network.

Quantum Brilliance

Seed Round in 2021
Quantum Brilliance specializes in the development of room-temperature quantum computers utilizing synthetic diamond technology. This innovative approach allows the creation of miniaturized and energy-efficient quantum systems that can be seamlessly integrated into everyday computing applications. By eliminating the need for cryogenics and complex infrastructure typical of other quantum technologies, Quantum Brilliance's solutions enable clients to harness the potential of quantum computing for a wide range of disruptive applications. The company's focus on room-temperature quantum accelerators positions it as a leader in making quantum computing more accessible and practical for various industries.

Pendula

Series B in 2021
Pendula is a customer engagement and workflow automation platform that facilitates seamless, two-way communication across various channels, including SMS, email, in-app messaging, RCS, and WhatsApp. The platform integrates with existing customer relationship management and billing systems, enabling businesses to automate everyday conversations with customers. By streamlining communication and workflows, Pendula enhances team efficiency, reduces manual tasks, and improves customer interactions without requiring coding expertise. The solution is designed to help businesses nurture leads, manage renewals, and personalize customer experiences at scale, ultimately driving better engagement and return on investment.

Demyst

Funding Round in 2021
Demyst provides a cloud-based management platform that enables financial institutions to effectively integrate and centralize diverse data sources through a single interface. By facilitating the incorporation of external data into business workflows, the platform enhances decision-making processes and helps organizations maintain regulatory compliance. This approach allows financial institutions to better serve their customers and adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of data-driven insights.

Liquid Instruments

Series B in 2021
Liquid Instruments specializes in developing advanced test and measurement devices tailored for the manufacturing, defense, and education sectors. The company's flagship product, Moku:Lab, is an all-in-one device that integrates high-speed analog inputs and outputs with the signal processing capabilities of an FPGA. This innovative platform allows for software configuration, providing users with the flexibility needed to enhance their workflow and productivity. By addressing the diverse requirements of its clients, Liquid Instruments aims to improve precision in testing and measurement while facilitating advanced digital signal processing across various applications.

Comestri

Series B in 2021
Comestri is award-winning software for eCommerce. The SaaS platform, combining PIM (Product Information Management) and OMS (Order Management System) technologies, allows merchants to manage and enrich multiple sources of product information and then use this information across independent sales channels such as ecommerce platforms, marketplaces and other online channels such as social media, email marketing platforms, order management systems and dropship.

RetPro

Acquisition in 2021
RetProRetPro is a retail property service provider that offers advisory, leasing, and property management services.

CitrusAd

Series A in 2020
CitrusAd is a prominent player in retail media, specializing in white-label, SaaS+ ad-serving technology and services tailored for retailers. Founded in 2017 by Brad Moran and Nick Paech, CitrusAd has developed a self-serve retail media platform that empowers retailers to monetize both their on-site and off-site digital assets. By leveraging extensive shopper data, the platform enhances the shopping experience through personalized advertising and provides marketers with a cost-effective way to run digital ad campaigns. CitrusAd partners with leading retailers such as Ocado, Sainsbury’s, and Target, allowing brands to launch and manage advertising campaigns efficiently. The company has been recognized for its superior technology and user-friendly interface, earning accolades including a leadership position in The Forrester Wave™ for sell-side retail media solutions and being ranked as one of the fastest-growing tech companies by Deloitte. In 2022, CitrusAd was acquired by Publicis Groupe, furthering its mission to deliver a unified self-serve advertising platform.

Mkm

Acquisition in 2020
Mkm expertise in providing a complete range of mortgage residential and commercial loans services.

Ansarada

Series D in 2019
Ansarada Group Limited is a global provider of cloud-based software solutions that focus on information governance and transaction management. The company offers a range of services including virtual data rooms, board management solutions, and compliance management tools, which are essential for businesses engaged in complex transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and joint ventures. Ansarada's virtual data rooms are recognized for their high security standards, supporting clients like investment banks, legal firms, and multinational corporations. The company's products, including its Athena Board Portal and Pathways governance platform, enhance operational efficiency and ensure critical information security throughout various business processes. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Ansarada serves a diverse client base across multiple regions, including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, generating revenue through subscription and transactional fees.
Clinical Genomics is a privately held biotechnology company developing innovative products for colorectal cancer diagnosis and monitoring. With a broad intellectual property portfolio including more than 20 issued and pending patents, Clinical Genomics has developed and validated a sensitive and specific blood test for colorectal cancer recurrence monitoring that will be launched in the U.S. in 2016. This 2-gene test, which is based on methylated DNA from two genes, BCAT1 and IKZF1, is currently known by its project name GEMINI.

Vault Cloud

Series A in 2017
Vault Cloud is an Australian cloud service provider that specializes in delivering secure solutions for government agencies and commercial enterprises. The company operates a cloud platform designed to manage highly sensitive workloads, enabling seamless migration from on-premise infrastructure to the cloud. Vault Cloud emphasizes the importance of security and compliance, offering a hyper-scale technology that supports agile digital transformation within organizations. By providing extensive scalability, reduced risk, and cost savings, the platform accelerates deployment for its clients while ensuring adherence to stringent compliance standards.

Ansarada

Venture Round in 2017
Ansarada Group Limited is a global provider of cloud-based software solutions that focus on information governance and transaction management. The company offers a range of services including virtual data rooms, board management solutions, and compliance management tools, which are essential for businesses engaged in complex transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and joint ventures. Ansarada's virtual data rooms are recognized for their high security standards, supporting clients like investment banks, legal firms, and multinational corporations. The company's products, including its Athena Board Portal and Pathways governance platform, enhance operational efficiency and ensure critical information security throughout various business processes. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Ansarada serves a diverse client base across multiple regions, including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, generating revenue through subscription and transactional fees.

Rokt

Series B in 2017
Rokt is a software development company that specializes in e-commerce technology designed to enhance the consumer purchasing experience by integrating marketing into the transaction moment. By connecting advertisers with customers, Rokt embeds native advertisements into the transaction flows of e-commerce sites, allowing businesses to engage consumers when they are most receptive to promotional messages or upsell opportunities. This approach aims to improve revenue for e-commerce operators while also delivering a more effective customer experience and fostering greater social engagement and cross-selling potential.

Sparesbox

Series A in 2016
Sparesbox Pty Ltd. operates an online auto parts store in Australia, providing a wide range of car parts and accessories for passenger cars, 4x4 off-road vehicles, and commercial vehicles. The company specializes in service parts, including filters, brake systems, ignition components, engine parts, and suspension systems, as well as oils and fluids. In addition to standard automotive parts, Sparesbox offers performance parts, 4x4 accessories, and car care products, making it a comprehensive digital platform for automotive needs. Founded in 2014 and based in Brisbane, Sparesbox aims to disrupt the vehicle parts and servicing industry by delivering premium parts directly to consumers at competitive prices, thereby saving customers an average of 30%. The company also launched a fleet of mobile mechanics to provide on-site servicing, expanding its convenience for everyday drivers. As of mid-2019, Sparesbox operates as a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company and has quickly become the largest auto parts e-retailer in Australia.

Avoka

Venture Round in 2016
Avoka is a company that specializes in digital sales experiences across various sectors, including financial services and government. Founded in 2002 and based in the U.S., Avoka provides a transaction experience management platform designed to streamline and enhance digital transactions. Its key offerings include Avoka Transact, which allows users to create, deploy, and manage customer-facing business transactions; Avoka Transaction Manager, which oversees multi-channel digital transactions; and Avoka Transact Composer, an authoring tool for developing applications for iOS, Android, and Windows. The platform enables organizations to replace traditional paper forms with integrated applications, facilitating complex transactions such as loans, credit card applications, and insurance claims while improving overall customer experiences. In addition, Avoka offers deployment, integration services, and training resources to support its clients.

SafetyCulture

Series A in 2015
SafetyCulture Pty Ltd is a technology company based in Sydney, Australia, that specializes in developing mobile applications aimed at improving workplace safety and operational efficiency. Its flagship product, SafetyCulture iAuditor, enables real-time audits and inspections across various industries, including construction, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. The platform allows teams to digitize inspections, manage assets, and report issues, fostering a culture of safety and compliance. SafetyCulture offers customizable solutions focused on health and safety management, risk compliance, and sustainability, enhancing productivity and visibility for organizations. Founded in 1999 and originally known as Wades Business Solutions Pty Ltd, the company rebranded in 2010 and has since expanded its presence with offices in Kansas City, Manchester, Townsville, and Manila.
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