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The Australian mid-market opportunity

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There is a clear rationale for institutional private equity investors targeting Australia. 

Australia’s private equity market, particularly in the lower and middle market sectors offers a broad and diverse opportunity set.

Valuations in this sector are relatively lower, with founders increasingly seeking both capital and strategic growth partners. Additionally, the segment attracts less competition than larger markets, making it a prime source for generating outsized, risk-adjusted returns through value creation.

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Adrian Kerley

Adrian is responsible for sourcing, structuring and negotiating new private equity investments, managing existing investments as well as fundraising. Adrian has extensive finance and private equity experience, joining IFM Investors from Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC), the pension fund for Australian government employees and members of the Australian Defence Force, where he was Head of Private Capital.

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