INVESTING IN AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS
Oxygen Equity is the optaMAX vehicle that invests in or acquires great Australian small - medium sized businesses for the long-term.
OXYGEN EQUITY
The optaMAX investment arm Oxygen Equity can provide the perfect transition for a business owner or owners who want to:
See their legacy protected and sustained for the long-term
Keep their organisation intact
Transition quickly to new long-term owners-operators who take a hands-on approach
Oxygen Equity is not a big investment firm trying to build an extensive portfolio of businesses, or a big corporate looking to merge your business into theirs, only to then cut people and costs.
We are entrepreneurs-owners-managers committed to running a great Australian business, building on existing capability and delivering sustained growth over the long-term.
We want to participate with you in the next phase of growth or transition your business to new leadership.
WORKING WITH OUR FOUNDER
Oxygen Equity invests in great small to medium sized businesses and lead by Deanne McDonald resourced by a small investment team.
Deanne grew up working in her family's import and retail businesses and worked for several very large family owned businesses; she understands it not just business. She has also had an extensive executive and corporate career, with over 25 years' in the engineering and infrastructure industries she has:
worked as part of executive teams, engineering teams, construction teams, operations and maintenance teams
provided consulting services
refreshed business strategy, operations, processes and systems
grown existing businesses via new markets and services
improved business operations and profits
developed management teams.
Deanne has an MBA, is a graduate member of AICD, an Assoc Fellow of AIM, and a member of AIPM. She is passionate about delivering long-term sustainable business outcomes through adaptability and responsiveness to the continually changing business environment.
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
Demonstrated Profitability
Revenues of $5 - $25m
Profits of > $500k (EBITDA)
Stable revenues
History of profitability - min 3yrs
Company Characteristics
Strong recurring revenues
Diversified customer base
Low annual capex
Simple ownership structure
Capable management team
Types of Companies
Project Services business covering the full list of product and services provided.
Businesses in adjacent industries that meet the investment criteria.
Owner's Situation
Real commitment to partner or sell
Seeking to retire or step back
Succession unclear
Desire to protect your legacy
INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY
Stewardship
Oxygen Equity offers you the opportunity to grow your business or transition out of your business confident that your legacy, your staff, and customers will be respected and cared for.
Integrity
Unwavering integrity is critical to long-term success in any venture. It is the foundation of trust and strong relationships.
Flexibility
We are not a private equity firm; we an long-term investor so we structure transactions and transitions that works for all parties.
Our Commitment
Oxygen Equity is looking to build on the strength of your business and create additional long-term value. Your business and sustainable value creation will be our focus.