Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • FinTech (& Financials services) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Logistics (& Distribution) |
Stages | Expansion, MBO/LBO |
Investing | Australia • New Zealand |
Five V Capital Pty Ltd. is a private equity fund based in Australia that specializes in empowering growth businesses in Australia and New Zealand. They invest in market-leading, innovative companies across various industries such as software (including web, marketplace, SaaS), IT & TMT, media, education, FinTech & financial services, HealthTech & fitness, logistics & distribution, among others. With a blend of private equity and venture capital approaches, they work closely with their portfolio companies to help them grow, evolve, and thrive. They offer both significant minority partnerships and majority partnerships, providing flexible capital typically between A$30-100 million for equity investments that accommodate sell-downs and provide growth capital. In the venture capital space, they target initial investments of $1M to $10M and can go up to $20M across multiple rounds, focusing on B2B SaaS startups that are ready to scale. Their industry-agnostic approach is paired with an investment focus on businesses demonstrating unique capabilities within their niche and a track-record of strong, profitable growth. The Five V Capital team is deeply invested in the fund's success, contributing a significant portion of personal capital to investments. Geographically, their focus is on businesses with a strong presence in Australia and New Zealand with the ambition to grow globally. They are B-Corp certified and have a strong commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, embedding these considerations into all areas of their operations. Five V Capital actively engages in community contribution through donations and volunteer work, holding a pledge to donate a portion of their profits to charitable causes. The team consists of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds, ensuring a range of insights to support their investment strategy which aims to foster internationally competitive and sustainably scalable businesses.