Asymmetric acquires Australian SMEs to run them. The operator works alongside the existing team and builds the business for the long term.We take a long-term view on developing businesses through sensible critical technology adoption.
The business keeps its name, its team and its clients. The new owner works alongside the people who built it. The goal is to strengthen what is working and build something that lasts beyond any one owner.Changes happen when the business needs them, not on an external timeline.There is no fund behind this. No clock ticking on a resale. Each business is held and operated on its own merits, for as long as that is the right thing to do.
Asymmetric is led by Andrew Campbell, with fifteen years inside Australian private capital at the sourcing, investing, and operating level. The pattern is consistent: take the seat, set the strategy, develop the team, and hand over to the right person for the next stage.
Took a business from voluntary administration to $10 million in revenue within twelve months.
Led an acquisition and ran the business as a senior executive, delivering a $10 million EBITDA improvement in two years.
Contributed to a $1.2 billion exit across a portfolio of operating businesses.
Founded a technology-enabled services business. Built the strategy and product, recruited the CEO, then moved to non-executive as the business grew to $2 million in revenue and twenty staff.
Australian businesses where critical technology is already important to how they operate, or where it clearly could be.That includes advanced manufacturing and materials, AI and data, advanced communications, autonomous systems and robotics, clean energy technologies and related fields. In practice, it often means an established business that is developing or using one of these technologies to strengthen what it does.We look for owners who care about succession, staff, and customers. Businesses that are Australian headquartered. And situations where there is a genuine reason to talk.
When we reach out, we have already done meaningful research on the business and the sector. We do not send generic enquiries.First conversations are informal. No process, no obligation, no pressure. Every conversation is confidential, and if there is no fit, we will say so quickly.We invest with a small group of aligned co-investors on a deal-by-deal basis. Structures are flexible and succession-friendly where appropriate.We focus on businesses with established revenue and a team in place. EBITDA typically above $1 million.
We welcome introductions, networking and the chance to develop long term relationships. First conversations are informal: no process, no obligation, no pressure. Every conversation is confidential, and if there is no fit we will say so quickly.
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