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Welcome to the August 2025 edition of the Funding Strategies newsletter! |
The
beginning of the year was tough for many businesses dealing with the
uncertainty of the early months of the new USA
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government (read trade / market
uncertainty), the Australian Federal Government election and weak consumer and
business confidence.
Since then, we have seen a huge increase in market
confidence and the RBA has now delivered the long awaited cut to the cash rate
to 3.6% (inflation hovering around 2%). This strong change in dynamics should
be good news for investors and companies delivering more certainty and business
opportunities and hopefully lower debt rates. We look forward to working
with both investors and those seeking capital or corporate advice as we take
advantage of these stronger market conditions.
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Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance to your business. While based in Brisbane, I have limited availability for meetings in Sydney from 28 August to 1 September 2025.
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We are looking to hire our next Brisbane based superstar to support sales and marketing, corporate advisory and strategic services, the raising of finance including equity, mergers and acquisitions, and investor relations. Please get in touch to find out more.
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View our Latest Opportunities |
We invite you to download our deal list from our website (registration / log-in required, membership is free). |
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Introducing Project Ride
A Pioneering Transport Solutions Provider Specialising in the Rental of Scooters and Motorcycles |
Established with a vision to offer convenient, affordable, and eco-friendly transportation options, Project Ride has quickly become a trusted name in the industry.
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At Project Ride, the vision is to revolutionize urban mobility by becoming the
preferred choice for scooter and motorcycle rentals. With more than
1,000 customers since it was founded, the Company aims to make personal
transportation accessible to everyone, reducing traffic congestion
and promoting sustainable travel alternatives. The goal is to expand
its services and integrate innovative solutions, such as its app, to meet the evolving needs of its customers and create a
seamless transportation experience.
The Company's app is planned to be a comprehensive solution for urban
mobility and logistics and aspires to redefine last-mile delivery in
Australia. It aims to offer versatile and reliable services that connect
people and businesses with speedy delivery solutions. It is expected
to enable fast and reliable delivery services for goods, packages and
documents by catering to the increasing demand for quick and
flexible delivery options for B2B and B2C in urban areas in Australia.
Leveraging Project Ride’s rental customers, the app is being developed to
connect people or businesses that are looking for a quick delivery
with a rider to perform the delivery on time, through the efficiency of
using motorcycles and scooters.
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Introducing Project eCommerce
A Unique Solution for Multi-Marketplace Integration and Scalability |
Project eCommerce is an
Australian owned eCommerce B2C business and B2B SaaS platform. |
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The B2C eCommerce business
The brick-and-mortar B2C
eCommerce business is profitable with a strong 10-year track record and more
than 2,000 stock keeping units (SKUs) that are niche and consistently selling
across a range of different industries under the Company’s eight established
and trademarked brands. The presence across multiple sales channels and strong
reputation provide the infrastructure to offer a unique customised B2B SaaS
solution to other eCommerce stores.
The B2B SaaS platform
The B2B SaaS platform, currently
targeting 100,000+ active Shopify stores in Australia, is a unique solution
that provides accessibility to eCommerce businesses for multi-marketplace
integration and scalability on an existing architecture. Leveraging the
brick-and-mortar brand, other eCommerce businesses can list their products on a
range of major marketplaces and platforms in Australia including Amazon, eBay,
Woolworths, Bunnings, Big W, Kogan, etc., exposing the supplier’s products on a
range of sales channels under a trusted and established eCommerce brand.
Both the B2C eCommerce and B2B
SaaS sides of the business can be fully integrated with an existing business
and are well-positioned for global scalability and growth.
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Introducing the Stable Hands Income Fund |
Income through Consumer Loans |
The
Stable Hands Income Fund is a sub-class of units of an established and registered
managed investment scheme (MIS) structured as a unit trust with multiple
classes of units.
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The Stable
Hands Income Fund was established in late 2023. It currently has over $2m of
funds under management (FUM) and distributed over $125k to its investors in
FY25.
Individuals,
Companies, Trusts and Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF).
Contact
us to receive the Fund's documents.
The investment objective of
the Stable Hands Income Fund is to provide Unitholders with regular income by
making and managing a portfolio of consumer loans.
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Please
read this summary in conjunction with the Stable Hands Income Fund Combined
Financial Services Guide & Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) dated 11
October 2023 Release no.1.00 v0.1 and the Target Market Determination (TMD -
version 1.0).
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Project High Country Hamlet
Webinar Recording |
Project High Country Hamlet has identified a market opportunity in the active retirement living sector in the Darling Downs. The Project plans to invest in the acquisition of a 9.2ha greenfield parcel of land approved for the development of a 181-site Manufactured Home Estate (MHE) that would be marketed as an over 50s affordable retirement village.
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We held a webinar with the project director last week. To find out more you can access the recording and the Company's teaser here.
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Project Motels offers investors access to a high-yielding, niche commercial property asset class - suburban and regional motels. By consolidating a fragmented sector, the fund unlocks value through economies of scale, operational improvements, and innovative upgrades, providing diversification and income stability.
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The fund has just acquired its first motel as part of the fund, located in Victoria, for $7.5 million. Last year’s turnover was about $1.29 million,
and it has a purchase yield of 10.4 per cent. “With a track record of consistent profitability and a
strong repeat customer base, this acquisition is a perfect cornerstone for the
portfolio we’re building.” stated Project Motels' CEO in a recent article in the Australian Financial Review (AFR), supporting the rising interest
in the 'under the radar' Motel sector. You can access the article here.
The fund is now taking investor applications to fund its next acquisition in New South Wales, a highly profitable asset
in a bustling town with diverse economic activity and high growth.
We held a webinar with the CEO in June, to find out more you can access the recording and the Company's investor presentation here.
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BlueMount Capital Joins M&A Worldwide, Boosting Asia-Pacific Reach
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BlueMount
Capital is pleased to announce it has
joined M&A Worldwide's growing international alliance. |
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M&A Worldwide has stated that BlueMount Capital's
inclusion marks a significant step in strengthening the alliance's presence
across the Asia-Pacific region and underscores its commitment to partnering
with innovative, high-performing firms worldwide.
BlueMount Capital's Managing Director, Dr Mark Rainbird,
described joining M&A Worldwide as a major milestone for the group:
“This
opens up new connections for our clients and cross border stakeholders, and
takes advantage of the increase in merger and acquisition activity. We
are seeing that Australia is a safe destination for capital in the current
global environment.”
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Our Director of M&A, Flora Mok, was invited to be a panel speaker at an
insightful "Growing Your Business – Capital Raising Strategies for SMEs" event
organized by ACBC in partnership with Morgans Financial Limited on 5 June
2025.
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During the event, the speakers (pictured below) discussed their experiences and insights regarding capital raising and M&A from the principals' and advisors'
perspectives.
Flora shared with the audience how BlueMount Capital has been
helping clients achieve both business and funding goals, the
considerations that have to be taken into account when handling capital raising
and M&A deals and what investors and/or funders look for when assessing
deals.
In addition, Flora answered some of the audience questions
relating to the risks involved in capital raising from the sell-side perspective
and how to approach potential investors and funders.
Throughout the event, the extensive experience, track record and
expertise of BlueMount Capital regarding capital raising and M&A in private
markets was mentioned.
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Flora also attended a recent Osaka World Expo function organised by QJCCI. It was a good opportunity for Flora to network with the Japanese
business community in Australia and understand the status of the current Osaka
World Expo in Japan. The trade and investment relationship with Japan has been growing
and there are more opportunities to attract Japanese investments into
Australia. Flora won a bottle of red wine in the lucky
draw.
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Talking about winners, our client manager, Mitchell Rainbird, won the business card raffle at a recent HKABA event. He is pictured below with Kenny Ma (left), President of HKABA QLD and Fiona Lawless (middle), Trade Sales Manager QLD at Cathay Pacific. |
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McCormick Harris Insurance
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In its winter newsletter, McCormick Harris covers the following: - EOFY insurance and tax-time tips;
- Flood cover: it's time to review your protection;
- Cyber insurance trends for Australian businesses;
- Heating, hazards and fire risks in winter.
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