Cloud Conformity
Advised on its divestment to global cybersecurity group Trend Micro.
Mid-market M&A · Sydney / Global
Independent advice for defining transactions.
Selected credentials
Experience that earns attention.
From Australian founder owned software companies to international strategic buyers, our work reflects the situations where thoughtful positioning and senior execution matter most.
APEM / Biosis
Advised APEM on its Australian acquisition of ecology and heritage consultancy Biosis.
Global IT Factory
Advised on its investment by Microequities Asset Management.
Settify
Advised the founders on the divestment of Settify to InfoTrack.
Plerion
Advised on Seed and SAFE funding rounds supporting the company’s growth.
APEM / AARC
Advised APEM on the acquisition of Australian environmental consultancy AARC.
What we do
Advice shaped around the transaction.
We do not force businesses into a standard process. We understand the company, the shareholders and the real decision first, then build the right transaction strategy around them.
Divestments
Positioning and executing full or partial exits for founders, private shareholders and corporates.
- Strategic divestments
- Private equity transactions
- Founder succession
Growth capital
Finding the right capital partner and structure for the next stage, rather than simply the highest headline valuation.
- Minority investment
- Growth equity
- Strategic capital
Acquisitions
Supporting local and international businesses through target assessment, negotiation and completion.
- Acquisition advisory
- International M&A
- Strategic reviews
Where we add most value
A technology lens. A broader mid-market perspective.
Aequo has deep credentials in software and technology, while advising across sectors. We are particularly effective where value is driven by intellectual property, data, recurring revenue or specialist expertise.
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Software, SaaS and AIRecurring revenue, product depth, retention and strategic fit.
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Technology enabled businessesCompanies combining software, data and real world operations.
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Specialist and knowledge businessesBusinesses where people, reputation and domain expertise create value.
“We roll up our sleeves, form a clear view and stay directly involved through every important decision.”
Aequo Partners · Independent advice, senior involvement and a sole focus on mid-market M&A
Senior team
Experience around the table.
Peter leads every mandate day to day, supported by senior advisers who add current private equity and US market perspectives.
Peter Hill
Managing DirectorFounder of Aequo Partners with over 20 years’ experience in mid-market M&A, corporate finance and business strategy.
Craig Andrews
Senior Advisor · Private EquityMid-market adviser and investor bringing a current private equity perspective to founder transactions.
Quinn Pierson
Senior Advisor · US & TechnologyInvestment research specialist based in the United States, providing firsthand market insight and relationships.
International reach
Local advice. Global access.
Through Pandea Global M&A, Aequo connects clients with experienced local advisers, strategic buyers and investors across key international markets.
20+key geographies across the Pandea network
