IFM Investors - Private Equity

Private Equity

IFM Investors is one of Australia's leading private equity investors and has been investing in the asset class since 1998. Our approach is based on combining strong investor alignment and market leading capabilities to deliver compelling relative and absolute returns.

Our current investment activities are focused on the provision of growth capital for services based companies based in Australia or New Zealand. We partner with like-minded founders and management teams to accelerate growth and build capabilities for future success. We seek companies with resilient business models and a clear growth agenda, where our capital and expertise can make a positive impact on the company and provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to our investors.

Investment strategies

Our private equity investment activities are focused on two distinct and differentiated strategies

Growth Equity

Investments of A$20-100m
Enabling accelerated growth of mid-market, Australia/New Zealand based companies through the provision of capital and expert support
Targeting technology, healthcare and business services sectors
Flexible to take a majority or minority equity position
Focus on partnering with Founders and management teams
Active approach to support value creation and ESG/sustainability actions
Typically hold position for 4 to 7 years

Long Term Private Capital

Investments of A$300m and above
Enabling a long-term value creation mindset for Australia/New Zealand based operating businesses
Flexible to take a majority or minority equity position
Focus on economically durable businesses with strong market positions
Target sectors include healthcare, business services, logistics, waste management and consumer staples
Active approach to support value creation and ESG/sustainability actions over the long term
Typically hold position for at least 10 years

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Private Equity Insights

Private Equity

Answering LPs’ transparency needs

Stuart Wardman-Browne,
Global Head of Private Equity

IFM Investors’ Stuart Wardman-Browne, Adrian Kerley and David Odgers share with Private Equity International how LPs are seeking a better alignment of interests with GPs.