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.
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. Traditionally, private equity often overlooks these businesses, typically targeting deals beyond the financial reach of most SMEs.
Ember Equity sees a different path.
Our primary investment focus is to support owners of high-quality business to appropriately transition, structure and operate their businesses as they plan for retirement. In most cases this is a long-term journey with exiting owners.
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. A family office 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, we 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.
Fair
Professional
Empathetic
Collaborative
Numbers Speak
SME owners aged 45+
1%
SME owners who'd like to sell within 5 years
1%
SME contribution to GDP
$1B
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