We are an entrepreneurial investment firm founded to acquire and manage a mid-market business in Australia

Our Approach

Driven by long-term value

We will only buy a business that we can continue to grow over the long-term. We are excited by companies with great people and culture, where we can patiently build on strong foundations and pursue attractive growth opportunities.

A singular focus on your business

­Our goal is to dedicate all our energy into a single business, leveraging the deep experience of our backers. We are hungry for the chance to learn from you and help scale up a great company – and we're ready to roll up our sleeves from Day 1.

Integrity and no non-sense approach

­We respect your time and do what we say. We’re able to progress a transaction with pace and efficiency, assuring confidentiality and discretion throughout the process. Honesty and professionalism is at the core of what we do.

Building on your business legacy

We're seeking to lead an established business through its next stage. We're not a corporate buyer looking to absorb your operations into ours to cut costs. Nor are we a PE firm taking a passive portfolio approach, comfortable with failure in some businesses being offset by gains in others.

About Us

Samudra Partners is an entrepreneurial investment firm founded with the goal of acquiring and managing a medium-sized business in Australia. Our vision is to lead the next stage of growth of an established business over the long-term.

We offer a thoughtful exit opportunity for a business owner who would like to see their business legacy, culture and reputation remain intact – transitioning to a hands-on owner-operator dedicated to building on their success. Backed by distinguished business leaders, we will bring an exceptional work ethic, complementary expertise and entrepreneurial energy to your business.

The name “Samudra” has origins in Sanksrit, Bahasa and other regional languages – and means convergence of waters, referring to an ocean or sea. The Partners see this as aligned with the firm’s values and objective to bring together and combine key elements to deliver a ‘blue ocean’ or growth ‘moat’ strategy.
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Investment Focus

Our target investment is a profitable business with demonstrated track record, clear points of differentiation and a strong middle management team.

We take a long-term approach, looking to retain the foundations built by the existing team. We are seeking to buy a business from owners interested in selling for non-business reasons, such as retirement or lifestyle change.

  • Large and growing market, with predictable key drivers
  • Competitive dynamics that can sustain differentiation
  • Flexible on sector, outside highly regulated and capital-intensive industries (such as utilities and resources)
  • Low threat of a major shock, e.g. significant change in regulations or technology
  • A “moat” – something different that makes your market position defensible against competitors and your product ‘sticky’ with your customers
  • Annual EBITDA of ~A$1–5m
  • Stable, resilient client base, including high levels of retention and recurring revenue
  • Proven track record of profitable growth
  • Ability to capitalise on strong tailwinds
  • Clear strategic pathways to continue growing
    • For example, products or services with potential to grow into Southeast Asia, given the region’s proximity, size and outlook
  • Looking to sell a majority of the company
  • Ready to retire and/or move on to your next chapter
  • You value your business legacy and a thoughtful transition/succession