For founders planning their next chapter

A better outcome for owners who've earned it

Selling your business is one of life's biggest decisions. We acquire established Australian businesses from founders planning their succession, then step in as experienced operators to lead the next chapter with the same care and commitment that built the business in the first place.

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Our Model

How we unlock value

We are operators, not a board layer. Once we own a business, we run it ourselves and take it through three stages.

1

Evaluate

We develop a deep understanding of the business, its people and what drives its success, then articulate a post-deal operational strategy prior to completing a deal.

2

Activate

We step in as operators from day 1, enact key decisions early on to sow step change and enable the next stage of growth.

3

Cultivate

We invest in people, systems and commercial capability to build a stronger business as it scales.

Sectors of Focus

Where we buy

Property & Facilities Services

Businesses providing essential, recurring services to commercial and residential property.

Examples include
  • Commercial cleaning
  • Commercial laundry
  • Fire & safety compliance
  • Building maintenance
  • Self-storage

We favour businesses with recurring customer relationships, fragmented markets and opportunities to improve productivity through better systems and operational discipline.

Automated Commerce

Businesses combining physical products with technology-enabled distribution.

Examples include
  • Vending equipment and operators
  • Specialty manufacturing
  • Proprietary food and beverage
  • Foodservice packaging
  • Premium consumer products

We look for businesses with recurring demand, pricing power, loyal customers and opportunities to expand through new products and sales channels.

Warehouse & Logistics

Specialist industrial and logistics businesses supporting essential supply chains.

Examples include
  • Cold, dangerous or bulky transport
  • Specialist warehousing
  • Forklift fleets
  • Industrial equipment hire
  • Compliance & security

These businesses typically benefit from contracted revenue, high customer retention and clear opportunities to improve utilisation, technology and operating efficiency.

Investment Criteria

What we look for

Financial Profile

Revenue$2M to $10M
EBITDA margin15% and above

Customer Base

No single customer above 20% of revenue, with a mix of B2B and D2C.
Demonstrable repeat purchase. Contracts without change-of-control clauses.

Business Characteristics

Tangible assets that support acquisition finance.
Solid foundation with an opportunity to scale sales, technology and operational discipline.

Ownership & Team

Owner-operated and actively seeking a viable succession plan.
A good team the vendor wants retained.
Why Work With Us

You know who you're handing the keys to

We buy to run it, not flip it

We are experienced operators who step into the business full-time after completion. We don't outsource leadership or manage from the boardroom. Someone with decades of operating experience is accountable for the business from day one.

We unlock enduring value

We don't grow businesses through financial engineering or aggressive cost cutting. We build on strong foundations by investing in people, systems and commercial capability, expanding into new products, channels and geographies where it makes sense.

Flexible on deal terms

We work alongside banks, private investors and vendors to structure transactions that balance certainty, flexibility and fairness for everyone involved.

Your legacy endures

The businesses we acquire have often taken decades to build. We respect that. Our goal is to retain the people, relationships and reputation that made the business successful while investing in its next stage of growth.

Our Team

Group Leadership Team

Ramez Zaki

Ramez Zaki

Managing Partner

Ramez is a technology entrepreneur and operator with more than 20 years' experience building, commercialising and scaling software businesses. Having founded and successfully exited his own technology company, he brings deep expertise in product, technology and digital growth.

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Remi Mascio

Managing Partner

Remi is a finance, strategy and commercial executive with more than 20 years' experience scaling businesses across consumer, technology and logistics sectors. He has led growth, acquisitions, and operational improvement in listed, private equity-backed and founder-led businesses, bringing both financial discipline and hands-on operating experience.

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Experienced network

Every acquisition is supported by a broader network of experienced operators, executives, industry specialists, investors and advisers across Australia, Europe and the United States. We assemble the right expertise around each business as it grows, providing access to capabilities well beyond our core leadership team.

Acquisition Process

Designed to minimise disruption and make informed decisions

1

Deal screen

We assess the opportunity against our criteria and confirm mutual fit before taking up your time.

Initial
2

NDA

A simple mutual confidentiality agreement so we can both talk openly.

1 to 2 days
3

Initial call

We get to know you, learn about the business, and see whether there is a fit.

~60 min
4

Information gathering

We meet with you and request the information needed to understand the business and your goals.

~2 weeks
5

Analysis and preliminary offer

We complete our analysis and present an initial acquisition proposal.

2 to 6 weeks
6

Due diligence

We validate the financial, legal and operational picture and agree the transition plan, supported by external advisers.

4 to 8 weeks
7

Final agreement and closing

We work with you to close the sale agreement and complete the transaction.

~2 weeks

Let's start a confidential conversation

Whether you're actively considering succession or simply exploring your options, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.