ClickCease Private Equity | RAM Group

Private Equity

Investment Strategy

Focus on companies with proven businesses who are typically seeking growth capital. Generally, these companies will already be generating revenue, possess a strong management team, and be entering an expansion stage of development with strong growth prospects. This focus on companies in the later stages of a companyʼs life cycle, enable the manager to target a shorter path to liquidity of within 3-5 years.

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Select high quality Australian companies that are at the expansion stage of development

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Focus on extensive research and due diligence to identify companies with differentiated product and services

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Excludes property development, finance and construction

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Extensive due diligence to ensure product – market fit, and the viability of an exit path within 5 years.

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Target aggregate annualised IRR on unlisted investments is 30% p.a.

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The average duration of unlisted investments is approximately 2.33 years*

Our Track Record

RAM and its partner Acorn Capital have made 24 investments in portfolio companies since 2017. 8 of those companies have since either been listed or sold via trade sale, generating strong returns for our investors. All investments have been made through Australian Venture Capital Limited Partnerships (VCLP), which are also complying significant investments for the VCPE component of the Significant Investor Visa (SIV) program.

Our investments include but are not limited to:

IPO Exit (ASX: OGA)

Ocean Grown Abalone Pty Ltd (“OGA”)

OGA is the only wild catch abalone operators of “ranch” style production in Australia. OGAʼs unique process delivers a premium product in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way, at a lower cost than land based methods. OGA is currently unique and has a lead time of 5-10 years over any future competitors. Production is now a consistent 1m per week from the initial abitats and will reach 200 tonnes p.a. by FY21.

Status: Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in November 2017 (ASX: OGA)
Exited Successfully (Acquired)

Genea Pty Ltd (“GENEA”)

Genea is Australiaʼs 3rd largest IVF provider. Exclusive global distribution with Merck, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world with revenue of USD 40bn. Through significant levels of research and development Genea has developed world-class technology thatʼs used in over 60 countries and 600 clinics around the world.

Status: Exited – acquired by a consortium comprised of Hong Kong listed Mason Group and Chinese entity WeDoctor
IPO EXIT (ASX: CBR)

Carbon Revolution Pty Ltd (“CBR”)

CR is the worldʼs leading designer and manufacturer of single piece carbon fibre wheels for the automotive industry. Validation of CarbonRevʼs technology had previously been received through a contracts with Ford to provide wheels as an option on the GT supercar and as standard equipment on the Mustang Shelby GTR. Ferrari also announced that its new 488 Pista will offer carbon fibre wheels in March 2018.

Status: Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in November 2019 (ASX: CBR)
IPO EXIT (ASX: CSX)

CleanSpace Respirators (“CleanSpace”)

CleanSpace has reinvented respiratory protective masks. Their product utilise the latest in medical device technology for high protection and performance over traditional healthcare protective respirators. Importantly the intuitive and ergonomic design, makes training and use easy and fast – ensuring comfort and compliance in healthcare settings. Unsurprisingly, the COVID-19 period has seen unprecedented demand for their products.

Status: Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in October 2020 (ASX:CSX)
EXITED SUCCESSFULLY (TRADE SALE)

Innovation Asset Solutions Group (“IAS”)

IAS is a highly innovative service provider in the preservation, repair and decommissioning of assets for the oil & gas, mining, public infrastructure and industrial sectors. IAS is growing rapidly with a list of tier 1 clients and needs to the additional capital to further accelerate this growth. IAS has a strategic alliance with ASX100 Company, Monadelphous Group, a specialist EPCM contractor in onshore and topside assets.

STATUS: EXITED – EXITED VIA A TRADE SALE TO UGL IN JUNE 2021
IPO EXIT (ASX: CHL)

Camplify Pty Ltd (“Camplify”)

Camplify is a peer-to-peer digital marketplace connecting recreational vehicle owners to potential hirers. Camplify offers a diverse network of RVs for rent from campervans to caravans to motorhomes, suitable for every outdoor adventure. The company commenced operations in Australia in August 2016 and operates from a base in Newcastle.

STATUS: LISTED ON THE AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE IN JULY 2021 (ASX:CHL)
EXITED SUCCESSFULLY (ACQUIRED)

Flare HR Pty Ltd (“Flare”)

Flare is a HR software offering paperless onboarding, employee benefits, and employee management. One in three Australian employees are now using Flare technology when they start a new job – integrated seamlessly into the leading payroll, HRIS and time-and-attendance platforms.

STATUS: EXITED – ACQUIRED BY MYOB IN SEPTEMBER 2022
EXITED SUCCESSFULLY (ACQUIRED)

RedEye Pty Ltd (“RedEye”)

RedEye is a leading Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) provider in the Australian market to complex industrial asset owners and critical infrastructure operators. RedEye is focused on the problem of Engineering Drawing management and working through how this impacts asset owners on a daily basis.

EXITED – ACQUIRED BY STEIN ACQUISITION HOLDINGS PTY LTD, A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF FORTIVE CORPORATION.

*Calculated to liquidity date, including investments yet to achieve liquidity. Returns are not guaranteed.
Investors should review and consider the risks stated in the information memorandum, including market and liquidity risk.

DISCLAIMER: The information on this webpage has been prepared by Acorn Capital GP Pty Limited (Acorn) and is based on information available to it at the time and no representation is made as to its accuracy, correctness or completeness of the information herein. To the maximum extent permitted by law, none of Acorn, its directors, employees, agents or contractors or any other person accepts any liability for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from or in connection with the use or reliance on this document or its contents. Any forecasts contained in this document reflect the opinion of Acorn and not the Company that is the subject of the document. The forecasts are based on expectations and plans that may not be achieved and are based on assumptions that may not be met. The performance and operations of the Company that is the subject of this document may be influenced by a number of factors, many of which are outside the control of Acorn. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by Acorn or any of its directors, officers, employees, advisers or agents that any intentions, expectations or plans will be achieved either totally or partially. In particular, no representation or warranty is made that any particular future milestones or production will be achieved.

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