Empowering Transitions, Fuelling Growth

At Ember Equity, we specialise in acquiring and investing in Small and Medium Enterprises across Australia. Based in Melbourne, our mission is to support business owners seeking a smooth strategic transition, providing them with the opportunity to transition with confidence.

Our Difference

At Ember, we bring deep operational experience in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), along with a strong understanding of the unique dynamics that shape family owned and operated businesses.
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Why Us?

Innovation drives us forward, and integrity guides every decision we make. We work alongside partners who share our commitment for value, trust and impact. SMEs are a vital driver of the Australian economy and play a crucial role in supporting local communities. Supporting owners as they transition toward retirement presents an opportunity for the Private Equity industry to play a meaningful role in addressing this growing market need.

Futures

As baby boomer business owners approach retirement, a significant wealth transition is underway, creating an opportunity to bridge the gap between traditional private equity focus and the evolving market. Investors can unlock strong returns from established enterprises while providing succession solutions that benefit both retiring owners and the broader economy. We are excited by this future.

Our Passion

We believe a strong SME sector can transform the lives of families, communities and the Australian economy. We also know facilitating business ownership transition can be critical to these outcomes.

Why we focus on SME?

Australia is undergoing a generational shift in business ownership.
As baby boomer SME owners retire, there is a significant transfer of wealth taking place. Traditional private equity often overlooks these businesses, typically targeting deals beyond the financial reach of most SMEs.

Ember Equity sees a different path.
We specialise in partnering with family owned and founder led businesses. We bring extensive operational expertise and a deep understanding of succession planning, legacy preservation and sustainable growth. Our team has built, operated and scaled successful companies, so we know what it takes to succeed.

We’re not just investors. We’re operators.
With an operationally led approach, Ember Equity helps preserve jobs, empower owners, and unlock long term value in Australia’s SME market.

Why does it matter?

As SME owners near retirement, they often shift their focus from pursuing growth to preserving what they have built, which can slow innovation and delay crucial decisions.

Without a clear succession plan, years of hard earned value can slip away. Private equity, applied with the right approach, can change that outcome by providing capital, specialised expertise and ongoing support to secure a seamless transition.

By stepping in at the right time, PE can help business owners realise the value of their life’s work while securing the future for their teams, customers, and communities.

Our Core Values

Investing in Legacy. Driving the Future.​
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Trustworthy

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Empathy

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Authenticity

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Professional

Numbers Speak

SME owners aged 45+
1 %
SME owners who'd like to sell within 5 years
1 %
SME contribution to GDP
$ 1 B

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