Partners for Growth

Partners for Growth (PFG) is a private equity firm established in 2004, with headquarters in Tiburon and an office in Sydney. PFG specializes in providing customized debt solutions to late-stage technology and life science companies, focusing on those with revenues of $10 million and above. The firm tailors its financing options to meet the specific needs of each client, offering a range of structures including working capital lines of credit, term loans, royalty loans, and convertible debt. Additionally, PFG seeks to align its interests with those of its clients by incorporating equity participation rights, which may include stock warrants or the convertibility of its debt. This approach allows PFG to support the growth and success of the companies it partners with.

Geoff Allan

Managing Director

Armineh Baghoomian

Managing Director

Donald Miller Campbell

Founder and Senior Advisor

Jason Georgatos

Managing Director

Andrew Hudson

Investment Manager

Andrew Kahn

Managing Director and CEO

Philip Lawson

Managing Director

Tracy Pappas

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer

Max Penel

Investment Director

John Riordan

Director, Investor Relations and Business Development

Karthi Sepulohniam

Managing Director

Past deals in Australia

Bridgit

Debt Financing in 2021
TechLend is an Australian privately owned non-bank lender. IT specializes in secured property finance using our digital platform to deliver real-time credit solutions.

Splend

Debt Financing in 2021
Splend Pty Ltd is a car rental company based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2015. It specializes in renting vehicles to drivers for on-demand rideshare and delivery services, such as Uber and UberEATS. Recognizing the challenges many potential drivers face in accessing suitable vehicles, Splend aims to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to become their own bosses. The company provides not only rental and rent-to-own options but also extensive support, training, and resources to enhance drivers' skills and profitability. Additionally, Splend offers data and analytics to help drivers improve their performance and safety on the road. By fostering a community among its members, Splend has successfully enabled students, retirees, former refugees, and single parents to find flexible employment opportunities that align with their lifestyles. Through its comprehensive services, Splend strives to facilitate access to vehicle ownership and create a sustainable income-generating pathway for its members.

GlamCorner

Series B in 2020
GlamCorner is a fashion-tech company at its heart with a unique reverse-logistics operation. The company is on a mission to offer a service that empowers every customer to reduce their individual contribution to landfill by renting clothing for once-off occasions as a sustainable alternative to purchasing and disposing afterwards. Financially backed by AirTree Ventures, Giant Leap Fund and Marshall Investments, GlamCorner is going through a rapid and exciting period of growth. GlamCorner is also B-Corp Certified. In achieving this coveted certification, the company is joining an emerging group of for-profit companies like Patagonia, Warby Parker and The Honest Company who are using the power of business to create a positive impact on the world and generate a shared and durable prosperity for all.

YBF Ventures

Debt Financing in 2018
YBF Ventures is Australia’s original and largest tech and innovation hub, headquartered in Melbourne. Today it is proud to be home to over 500 members making up over 75 future-focused Australian and international technology startups and scaleups at its Melbourne and Sydney CBD locations. YBF Melbourne and YBF Sydney are top-choice landing pads for international technology firms setting up operations in Australia. Uber, 90 Seconds, Foodora and Kickstarter started their Australian journeys from YBF. Currently, Silicon Valley’s Wrike, London’s PayBreak (Etika) and Silicon Slope unicorn, Lucid Software house their own APAC headquarters at YBF Melbourne and the UK's Thought Machine is based out of both YBF Melbourne and YBF Sydney. YBF’s three-tiered mission is to help startups to scale, scaleups to success and corporates to innovate. As such, YBF is home to several large technology hubs that centre on key aspects of innovation for Victoria and New South Wales. Examples of these include the YBF Fintech Hub in partnership with the Victorian Government; the Australian LawTech Hub in collaboration with law firm, Lander & Rogers; the PropTech Hub in partnership with building automation giant, Honeywell; and SquareGrape, Australia’s first tech hub for the wine sector, in partnership with one of the world's largest wine companies, Treasury Wine Estates.

Cashrewards

Debt Financing in 2018
Australian shoppers are looking for the best value while retailers are searching for top line revenue growth - Cashrewards bridges these competing interests. Cashrewards engages shoppers via cashback and savings incentives, providing a highly effective sales channels for merchants.

Koala

Debt Financing in 2017
Koala Mattress is a Retail company.

Prospa

Debt Financing in 2017
Prospa Advance Pty Ltd. provides business lending solutions for small and medium business owners in Australia. It offers small business loans for business and working capital, inventory, equipment, renovation, expansion and growth, business tax, marketing and advertising, payroll, partnership buyout, and other needs; and merchant cash advance, a solution that converts future credit and debit card receivables into immediate cash. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Invigor Group

Post in 2017
Invigor Group Limited is a data intelligence and analytics company that serves the retail and service sectors in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and other international markets. The company operates through its segments in TillerStack GmbH and Australia & South-East Asia, offering a suite of data-driven solutions designed to enhance business performance. Key products include Shopper Insights, which focuses on increasing customer spending and engagement, and Visitor, a cloud-based platform that analyzes in-venue behavior and movement. Additionally, Invigor provides tools for managing pricing and promotions across various channels, along with Campaign for content management, Rewards for capturing customer data, and Predict, which delivers tailored recommendations. The company also offers TillerStack | Skyware, a field force management solution for mobile staff. Originally incorporated as Hyro Limited in 1998, Invigor Group Limited rebranded in October 2012, establishing itself as a vital partner for businesses seeking to leverage data for strategic decision-making and growth.

Nimble

Debt Financing in 2016
Nimble Australia Pty Ltd., based in Southport, Australia, specializes in providing small and medium loans to employed consumers throughout the country. Founded in 2005 and rebranded from Cash Doctors in 2012, Nimble offers a streamlined online lending process that allows customers to receive instant loan decisions. Their innovative profiling technology ensures applicants are informed of their approval status within a minute, with funds potentially deposited into their bank accounts within 60 minutes. The company focuses on short-term financial solutions, providing various loan types, including personal and car loans, while aiming to minimize the risk of bad debts typically associated with the credit market.

Employment Innovations

Debt Financing in 2015
Employment Innovations Pty Ltd. is an Australian provider of employment management tools and resources aimed at simplifying employment processes for businesses. Established in 1992 and based in Sydney, the company offers a range of services including outsourced employment, human resources outsourcing, legal compliance, and recruitment through an online platform. Its solutions include EI CONNECT, which assists businesses in reducing administrative burdens, EI Evolve, designed to mitigate the risks of non-compliance and poor staff management, and EI Transform, which focuses on building strategic HR infrastructure. Additionally, Employment Innovations provides comprehensive legal services related to employment law, industrial relations, and migration, as well as a suite of payroll services that cover end-to-end payroll processing, superannuation contributions, leave management, and employee self-service portals. The company caters to various sectors including retail, hospitality, education, and construction, aiming to enhance operational success and employee satisfaction for its clients.

Employment Hero

Debt Financing in 2015
Employment Hero Pty Ltd. is an online human resource platform based in Sydney, Australia, with additional offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on serving small and medium-sized businesses by providing a comprehensive suite of HR solutions. Its cloud-based platform integrates HR software, financial services, scheduling, payroll tools, and employee benefits, streamlining essential HR processes for growing companies. Employment Hero aims to be the preferred employment platform for both employers and employees by offering user-friendly HR software and enhanced benefits. The platform simplifies tasks such as onboarding, payroll management, and performance reviews, enabling businesses to save time and resources while managing their workforce effectively.