Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF)

Australia’s only purpose-built growth capital fund dedicated to the SME sector, the Australian Business Growth Fund supports Australian businesses to realise their full potential. Today, we are one of the leading investors of growth capital in Australia. We have over $500 million of capital to deploy, with initial investments of $5 million to $15 million in each business, and up to $15 million in follow-on investments. Our unique public-private partnership model, facilitated by a powerful alliance between the Federal Government and six leading banks, bridges a critical gap in the market between venture capital and private equity. Our mission goes beyond financial investment. ABGF brings together capital, capability and connections, while only taking a minority stake in the business - leaving the business in control. We act as a catalyst for growth for Australian SMEs, spanning the entire breadth of Australia – from the east to the west coast, the far north to the south, and everywhere in between. Through minority and 'patient' capital investment of up to ten years, businesses can expand into new domestic and international markets, invest further in R&D, pursue mergers and acquisitions, and plan for succession. ABGF is dedicated to investing in Australian entrepreneurs, disruptors and growth oriented businesses to unlock economic benefits for all Australians.