THE LAST BASTION OF MARKET
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Patron Companies gives wholesale investors access to a fragmented and difficult-to-reach
market of established, profitable Australian and New Zealand SMEs.
We acquire high-quality businesses at attractive valuations, hold them for the long term and
reinvest their cash flow through a disciplined, repeatable acquisition model.
For eligible wholesale investors only.
The Opportunity
Public markets are intensely researched, and private equity has become increasingly competitive. Yet thousands of profitable SMEs remain overlooked - too small for traditional private equity and difficult for institutional investors to access efficiently.
Patron brings institutional investment discipline to this underserved market.
Fairly priced alone. Undervalued inside the right system.
Why Patron?
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A differentiated team:
Adrian’s 30+ years of private equity and investing experience, combined with Anya’s experience founding, operating and exiting SMEs.
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Proven execution:
130+ opportunities reviewed, two acquisitions completed at approximately 3.0–3.5× operating earnings, cash flow generating, and a third under exclusivity.
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Attractive entry valuations:
Established, profitable SMEs acquired at disciplined multiples.
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A compounding model:
Cash flow is reinvested into further acquisitions.
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Permanent ownership:
No fixed fund life or forced exit timetable.
Proven Execution
Patron’s completed acquisitions include Seal-A-Fridge, a national refrigeration services network across Australia and NZ, and Parmic Fire Protection, a leading fire-protection design, installation and services business.
Experienced Leadership
Patron combines Adrian Warner’s more than 30 years of Private Equity and Public-Markets investment experience with Anya Haywood’s direct experience founding, operating and exiting SMEs.
The team is supported by an advisory board that includes Simon Pillar, co-founder of Pacific Equity Partners, and Neil Malik, founder and Managing Partner of K1 Investment Management.
Adrian Warner
Over 30 years of experience across private equity and public-markets investing.
Anya Haywood
Experienced SME founder with direct experience in building, operating and exiting businesses.
Simon Pillar
Co-founder of Pacific Equity Partners and experienced private equity investor.
Neil Malik
Founder and Managing Partner of K1 Investment Management.
Request investor information
Patron is currently raising capital to complete its next acquisition and continue building a diversified portfolio of profitable businesses.
Complete the form, and a member of the Patron team will contact you to confirm your eligibility and discuss the opportunity.
This page contains general information only and does not constitute financial product advice or an offer to invest. Investment information is available only to eligible wholesale investors. Investment involves risk, including possible loss of capital. Prospective investors should review the formal investment documentation and obtain independent advice.