IFL Ventures advised Australia-based sports tech company Fusion Sport on its sale of Smartspeed to Vald.

Our monthly sector dashboards are out! Our dashboards look at the valuation multiples across seven key sectors, each made up of a number of subsectors. The data takes into account the sale prices of similar companies based on; products, end markets, services, assets classes or other characteristics. The publications include all companies listed on the […]

Premise, a full-service consultancy that provides tailored solutions in engineering, planning, surveying, project management architecture, agricultural and environmental science, was sold to Amey, a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities  Premise Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm founded in 2016 in Brisbane, Queensland, […]

In our previous article, we explored the different types of private equity in Australia and the role each plays in helping businesses grow, transform, or turn around. These include Venture Capital, Growth Equity, Buyouts and Turnarounds.   This month, we look at some of the more emerging parts of the PE landscape.   Family offices and long-term […]

Australia’s green iron opportunity: A global industrial transformation Australia stands at the threshold of a transformative opportunity that could redefine its role in the global economy. Australia has the resources, technology, and trade relationships needed to become a global leader in green iron production, but only if decisive policy action is taken now.  Green iron […]

Whether he’s advising on multimillion-dollar cross-border acquisitions or helping an early-stage AI venture find its footing, Luke Harwood knows how to turn challenges into practical opportunities. With a career that’s taken him from infrastructure deals in Abu Dhabi to leading Telstra’s tech and innovation functions across China, the USA and Australia, Luke brings a unique […]

Our monthly sector dashboards are out! Our dashboards look at the valuation multiples across seven key sectors, each made up of a number of subsectors. The data takes into account the sale prices of similar companies based on; products, end markets, services, assets classes or other characteristics. The publications include all companies listed on the […]

Australia’s private equity (PE) sector is a dynamic and multifaceted market that supports companies through all stages of growth, from fledgling startups to mature enterprises. While it’s common to categorise private equity by business stage (early, growth, mature), several other key factors will help decide what may be the most practical private equity investor, these […]

The global M&A market has been in decline since 2022, following a record-setting surge in 2021. The downturn was primarily driven by rising interest rates, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical tensions. China’s M&A market is no exception. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese economy has faced unprecedented challenges, including slowed GDP growth, weak consumer spending, an […]

She’s not one to chase the spotlight. But for the past nine years, Natalie Knight has been a quiet force behind the scenes at InterFinancial. As our Administration Officer, she brings structure, calm and a sense of order to the everyday chaos that comes with managing a busy advisory firm.   From coordinating packed calendars, […]