Our Mission:

Helping business owners transition smoothly to the next stage of their business.

Five Nines Capital is a privately owned, entrepreneurial investment firm seeking to acquire a profitable Australian business to actively manage and grow. Five Nines Capital is an acquirer of privately held businesses with annual revenues of at least $5 million and EBITDA between $1 and $5 million as a priority.

Five Nines Capital is focused on providing existing business owners with a path to timely, profitable, and tax-efficient exit opportunity in the near term and the capital and resources necessary to successfully transition their business.

Five Nines Capital is dedicated to long-term investing in a high quality, middle-market business and providing it with an active business entrepreneur with the expertise and commitment needed to succeed.

pencil and paper discussion.jpg — Our Approach

Unlike private equity firms or strategic acquirers, Five Nines Capital seeks to acquire a single business that can benefit from the concentrated, long-term investment and hands-on operational support necessary to reach long-term growth targets.
Five Nines Capital helps business owners grow their business, solve problems and transfer their business. We make the transition to retirement or to pursue new opportunities a good move for everyone.
Five Nines Capital is a direct, hands-on entrepreneurial investment firm that leverages operational expertise and capital to help visionary business owners leverage their assets to accelerate growth.
Five Nines Capital provide attractive exit routes for business owners and help companies become a next generation market leader, refocus on the core business, diversify into exciting new businesses or invest in the future with innovation.

Investment Criteria

Five Nines Capital invest in the future with businesses that can adapt to market conditions, minimize risk, get back on track quickly and provide high returns. Five Nines Capital acquire companies for the people, processes and technology that enable them to grow or become even better at what they do.

Five Nines Capital believes in taking on long-term ownership positions, with a focus on established growth businesses in the healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services sectors.

Business

Clear competitive advantages
Solid middle management
Strong market penetration
High organic growth potential
Loyal customers

Financials

Sales greater than AU$5m
At least AU$1 million EBITDA
- At least 15% EBITDA margin
Recurring revenues
Strong, positive and stable cash generation

Industry

Large and growing in a fragmented market
Non-cyclicality and seasonality
High barriers to entry
Low concentration
Prefer Services

Legacy

Owner looking to retire and gain liquidty
Owner seeking the next opportunity
Owner lacking clear succession plan
Motivated sellers
Owner looking to take a step back from the business

Our Values:

Empower.

Five Nines Capital believes in doing the right thing - business of any size and scope can be successful, have fun, and make a positive impact. To achieve this, we draw on our passion and enthusiasm for technology and financial systems. We strive to empower our partners.

Trust.

Five Nines Capital seeks to work with business owners who strive to align their business and personal goals, and who make ethical business decisions in all aspects of their business.

Growth.

Five Nines Capital’s mission is more than just providing capital to grow a business. We want to help business owners transition their legacy efficiently to hand-on operators to then grow the business to its highest potential, so every decision is important. With a stable supply of capital and management expertise, Five Nines Capital has the means and ability to provide a smooth transition to profitable growth.

“

If you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together.

- African Proverb

Our Team

Five Nines Capital is led by an entrepreneur and backed by a supportive and experienced team of advisers.
Michael Diep has a deep interest and knowledge in growth and risk strategy implementation that has borne witness to his significant successes in US and APAC.
He has nearly 15 years experience delivering strategic and operational value from business transformation, risk mitigation, and investment analysis.
Michael received his MBA from Melbourne Business School, and his BE from Monash University, where he graduated with First Class Honours.
To discuss explore opportunities with Michael Diep, just connect on LinkedIn or reach out for a chat.
www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaeldiep

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