Our Approach | Goldstone

What We Look For

We seek partnerships where we can add tangible value while extending the success – both personal and financial – of our partners and their teams.

Together, we transform each portfolio company through a combination operational enhancements and growth initiatives, with the goal of turning each investment into a leader in their respective markets.

Proven track record of profitability and exposure to high-growth end markets

Businesses with a prior history of stable cash generation

Actionable growth strategy encompassing both organic opportunities and strategic M&A

Businesses generating between A$3-15 million of EBITDA

Highly motivated founders and management teams with a history of value creation seeking a partner to drive growth

Australia or New Zealand based businesses well positioned to capitalize on domestic market dynamics

We develop a mutually agreed value creation strategy alongside management teams prior to investment

We deliver hands-on support and guidance to our portfolio companies by assisting them across a range of strategic and operational initiatives

We have deep experience across deal sourcing, execution, management, and exits

We have an experienced team and broader network to provide portfolio companies with specialist knowledge and resources

We have extensive experience developing best practices and driving growth

Our approach has yielded a proven track record of value creation over many years of investing in Australian businesses

Investment Strategy

At Goldstone, we believe that alignment with owners and management teams from the earliest stages of the transaction process creates the strongest partnership and ultimately delivers the most successful outcome.

We prioritise collaboration and together with management teams we co-author a value creation plan that guides strategic execution and decision-making.

We help to identify and analyse transformative growth initiatives while also supporting operational improvements including team building, systems implementation, and reporting frameworks.

Management

Strong Founder/Owner Developing Team Depth Desired Equity Participation

Partnership

Capital Structure Commitment to Growth Aligned Incentives

Criteria

Strong Financial Performance Compelling Growth Profile