FOR ADVISERS

A serious buyer with
proven track record

We are a team of entrepreneurs who acquire and operate owner-managed businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Our process is straightforward and built to make transactions easier for advisers and their clients.
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10
businesses acquired
across Australia and NZ
6 of 6
completed searches acquired
Since 2019
a track record of buying SMEs
and stewarding what’s built

Why advisers work with us

A credible buyer, a clean process, and a good outcome for the owner and their people.

A credible, serious buyerWe are responsive and straightforward. Your client's business goes to someone who has done this before and who communicates clearly the whole way through.

Capital that shows up
We fully funded every purchase agreement we have signed. We know what gets funded, so we do not tie your client up in a process that cannot close.

An efficient, disciplined processWe are realistic on price and quick to tell you whether there is a fit. An efficient diligence process means we do not waste your client's time.

A custodian for your client's legacy
One of us runs the acquired business full-time it as CEO. The team stays and the owner's legacy is in good hands. Once the transition is done, your client is free to move on.

Flexible structures
We can adapt the deal to the seller's needs, and we will tell you straight when a structure or deal is not the right fit.

What we look for

We know what we look for, we run an efficient process, and one of us buys the business and steps in as CEO for the long term.

Revenue
A$5M to A$50M
EBITDA
A$2M to A$7M
Business characteristics
Profitability Established and consistently profitable
Revenue quality Recurring or predictable revenue, with a diversified customer base
Management Capable second-line management, who will stay on through the transition
Sector
B2B and essential services: manufacturing, industrial and technical services, training and education, security, and similar
Location
Australia and New Zealand
Not interested in
Distressed assets, turnarounds, pure retail

Completed acquisitions

Every deal we have closed since 2021

ACQUIRED AUG 2021
|
Victoria, AU

ACE Training & MultiSkills Training

Training Organisation · Victoria, AU
Rob Gaunt
Rob Gaunt
CEO
ACQUIRED JUL 2023
|
Northern Territory, AU

eMerge IT

Managed IT Services
Steve Orell
Steve Orell
CEO
ACQUIRED AUG 2023
|
NSW, AU

Grima Recycling, Kollect & Papertrade

Recycling
Ryan Bernsmann
Ryan Bernsmann
CEO
ACQUIRED JUN 2024
|
AU & NZ

TWS & WF Energy Controls

Manufacturing
Jason Hew
Jason Hew
CEO
ACQUIRED DEC 2025
|
Victoria, AU

Custom Transport Equipment

Manufacturing
Stijn De Vriendt
Stijn De Vriendt
CEO
ACQUIRED APR 2026
|
QLD, AU

SPL Security Solutions

Security & Locksmith
Kylie Wright
Kylie Wright
CEO
FAQs

Common questions from advisers.

What businesses does SMEVentures look for?

We look for established, profitable ANZ businesses with A$2M to A$7M EBITDA, durable revenue and earnings, and capable middle management. We are sector-agnostic, having acquired to date in manufacturing, industrial and technical services, training services, and security services. We do not pursue distressed assets or pure retail.

How do you fund the acquisition?

Every one of our acquisitions has been funded by our network of family offices, high net worth individuals, and institutional lenders, alongside the entrepreneur buying the business. Every purchase agreement we have signed to date has been funded and closed; when we engage on a deal we know what it takes to get it done.

How long does your typical process take?

It depends on the business, but we move deliberately and we do not waste your client's time. We come back quickly on fit after an introduction. An initial assessment takes a few weeks, and a full process through diligence to completion runs over several months.

What information do you need for an initial assessment?

With 2-3 years of financials, a short description of the business, and its revenue mix, we come back with an honest read on fit, held in complete confidence.

Have a business that might be a fit?

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Talk to us directly

hello@smeventures.com
+61 (0)280 114 183