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Sydney, Nsw, Au

AptaGroup is a growth-focused, SME buy-out firm. We are active, long-term investors who work closely with families and founders to accelerate growth and seek exit opportunities.AptaGroup is positioned to acquire and invest in small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the potential for significant growth. We target privately-owned businesses with strong market positions, innovative products or services, and talented management teams that can benefit from additional capital, strategic guidance, and operational support to achieve their growth potential.Our primary focus at AptaGroup is to generate attractive returns for its investors by creating value across our portfolio companies. This can be accomplished through a variety of strategies, such as improving operational efficiencies, expanding the company's product or service offerings and pursuing strategic mergers and acquisitions or partnerships. Apta Group typically takes an active role in managing the portfolio, providing strategic guidance and operational support to help them achieve their growth potential.We are dedicated to achieving both substantial financial gains and consciously fostering continuous positive effects on society and the environment.As part of our investment evaluation process, we thoroughly analyse the long-term environmental, social, and governance factors under Impact & ESG. This ensures the durability of a business or opportunity and its corresponding value.AptaGroup has embraced the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals framework to guide and monitor our investments with respect to specific SDGs. Accordingly, we purposefully target and invest in opportunities aligned with these goals.

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

Bamford Capital is an independent corporate advisory firm specialising in Capital Raising (equity and debt), Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestments.A key driver for us is to establish an in-depth understanding of each business, the inherent (and latent) opportunities and their relevant context, which we then consolidate into specific financial models. We create robust yet flexible simulation tools to focus and strengthen our analysis and underpin all strategic decisions and valuation scenarios.As corporate advisors, we work best with companies where the Bamford team have prior industry experience and where we can add significant long-term value to each business providing a whole suite of services.

Alexandria, New South Wales, Au

Rebecca Vallance launched in 2011, showing her first collection in Paris and immediately securing Harvey Nichols. As the business began to evolve internationally, Rebecca returned to Australia and launched the brand locally in 2012, where it now has a growing and dedicated following.Since her first showing at New York Fashion Week in February 2014, Rebecca Vallance has proven to be one of Australia’s leading fashion exports, and her recent collaboration with Qantas has solidified that. Qantas have partnered with Rebecca Vallance on their business class pyjama & amenity kit offering for their new flight route for Sydney - New York via Auckland. The collectable bespoke matching pyjama & amenity kit designed by Rebecca Vallance, pays homage to New York and incorporates the Qantas 'Roo Rebecca Vallance logo; and incorporates the flight numbers QF3 and QF4 for the New York route.Rebecca Vallance rejoined Afterpay Australian Fashion Week in 2021 to to celebrate 10 years of the brand in Australia by showcasing her 'Holiday' Collection which received rave reviews. In 2021, Rebecca Vallance won the People's Choice Award for the Australian Fashion Laureate, cementing her as a favourite Australian fashion brandThe Rebecca Vallance signature combines structured tailoring and unique luxurious fabrications which, combined with a global aesthetic, have seen her pieces become desired amongst stylish women including Naomi Campbell, Dakota Johnson, Rita Ora, Lady Gaga, Eva Mendes, Hailey Bieber, Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Priyanka Chopra, Aubrey Plaza, Sienna Miller, Eva Longoria, Molly Sims, Rachel McAdams, Chrissy Teigen, Chanel Iman, Joan Smalls, Halle Berry, Sofia Vergara, Kate Beckinsale, Behati Prinsloo and many more.

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

Investment portfolio of growth businesses based in Australia. A number of successful exits have been realised from 2015 to-date.

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

Work Club is a premium pro-working operator and member club providing exclusive access to exceptional workspaces worldwide, giving members the freedom to work, live and play like a local, however they choose.Allowing members the freedom to work, live and play like a local anywhere in the world, unconstrained by time or space, Work Club provides members access to exceptional spaces across 11 countries. In addition to the Melbourne and Sydney locations, Work Club has an ever-growing network of affiliate spaces in Shanghai, Auckland, London, Munich, Paris, Dubai, Copenhagen, Bahrain, Lagos, and East Africa.This global connection not only allows for freedom of movement but access to ideas and thought leadership, once again breaking down the conventions of living and working, opening up a world of new possibilities for members.

London, Gb

VEats is the brainchild of two vegan, female leaders with a passion for a more sustainable, nutritious, and ethical way of life. By creating Australia’s first exclusively plant-based food platform, they hope to make plant-based eating easier and more accessible for all.The business model is a win-win solution that benefits both customers and food businesses. Customers profit from having a one-stop destination where they can explore local food businesses, book a table, and get online delivery from local eateries that offer plant-based options. Whether you want to order breakfast in bed, book your next date night or discover the best pizza in town – VEats have got you covered.Restaurants and food businesses can use the platform to connect with hungry customers in their area and unlock new growth, at a lower cost.

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Carbar is an online car leasing start-up that allows drivers and companies to hire cars without fixed contracts. Founded in 2016, Carbar is Australia’s first car subscription platform, catering to customers seeking alternative modes of vehicle ownership.As Corporate Advisors to Carbar we provide the Company and Board with: mentoring and advice, industry experience knowledge, network connections, growth/expansion plans support, OEM and dealer partnerships, Business to Business deals, capital raising and M&A activity.

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

As Executive Director to Carbar, provided operational and strategic support to the senior leadership and Board, successfully secured equity and debt capital and introduced Carbar to a large strategic corporate in IAG who invested $16.8 million into the business. Leveraged industry experience and connections and provided assistance in setting up OEM and dealer partnerships for Carbar.

CVC is a diversified investment company that invests patient capital in a combination of listed, unlisted and property investments. This includes:ASX listed companies and trusts;Private equity unlisted emerging and high growth companies; andDirect and in-direct property exposure, including loans, preference equity, joint ventures and direct propertySince 1985, the CVC Group has invested in over 300 businesses across all industries, at varying stages of development, and participated in initial public offerings and trade sales.

International Automobiles Ltd. (IAL) held the car franchises for Volvo cars and Mazda for the Libya market. The Gasan Group and VAOS were joint venture partners for the business. A new company was set up with new Maltese and Libyan partners in 2013 and the IAL business was transferred across.Pioneered the venture, set up the business, secured renowned franchises and put together personnel for the start-up enterprise. Provided strategic direction at Board Level.

Established in 1928, a Maltese family-owned business, importers, dealers and repairers in the automotive, marine and motorcycle industries, holding the franchises for Ford, Mazda, Volvo, Jaguar, Yamaha, Cantieri Capelli and Pirelli brands. Reporting to the board of directors of the Gasan Group, direct contact with the franchise counterparts, responsible for day-to-day operation.Director on board of Libya operations.Set up merger with Zammit Group to form GasanZammit Motors.

Expanded the marine portfolio of the company in Malta by adding the Cantieri Capelli and Pirelli boats and inflatable boat brands to the existing Yamaha marine brand.Set up Gasan Approved, approved pre-owned cars, the first of its kind in Malta.Developed new business for the organisation in Libya and successfully set up a joint venture operation in the automotive industry acquiring the Volvo, Chery and Mazda franchises.

The Central Business District (Mriehel), Mriehel, Mt

The Gasan Group was founded in 1919 by Joseph Gasan in the shipping sector and this venture paved the the way for the Group to expand into other diversified business sectors, including automotive and marine, Insurance and Finance, Contracting, Telecoms and Property Development. Headquartered in Malta, the Group's activities have also spread to the UK, Germany and other countries in Europe and North Africa.As a leading member of the senior executive team, led all the key Gasan Group activities. These included Mergers and Acquisitions, venture capital, private equity, also new revenue streams and product lines and tenders on major projects such as gas supply and transportation.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Represented 30 Importer Markets for Ford across the region. Reported back to the Ford of Europe Office in Germany

Dover, De, Us

Founded by John Hynansky, Winner is now under its second generation of family leadership and continues to grow. The family of dealerships now include: Audi Wilmington, Porsche of Delaware, Winner Ford, Winner Hyundai, Winner Subaru, Winner Volkswagen and Winner Autoworld, a premier pre-owned dealership. In addition, three Winner Collision Centers located in Wilmington, Newark and Dover provide convenient locations to handle all auto body or collision repair needs. Led team of ten used car consultants to reduce high inventory to respectable levels.Carried our vehicle appraisals, attended car auctions to purchase stock and assess current market values.

Dover, De, Us

Led a team of twelve sales consultants at a Ford dealership.Responsible for inventory, overseeing all sales transactions to ensure respectable levels of profitability and successful conclusion of customer enquiries.

Dover, De, Us

Initiated and concluded sales of new and used vehicles at a Saturn dealership.

Executive Mba, Business

Bachelor Of Arts, Italian

Bachelor Of Arts With Hons, History With Italian

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