Asymmetric.tech

Operator led investor in critical tech enabled Australian SMEs

Who we are

A Melbourne based investor with a cash generation focus and a long term view on improving national interest through critical technology adoption.Established by Andrew Campbell, with over 15 years experience as a Chief Investment Officer and senior operator in SMEs, including complex and turnaround situations.

What we do

Invest in Australian businesses that build, use, or can sensibly adopt critical technologies in how they deliver products or services.Work with owners on a succession plan that continues the vision and builds the legacy.Operate as required, typically during the transition period, to support continuity.Take a long term view on the businesses, with practical liquidity options for investors

How we work

We work with an aligned group of investors, debt providers and intermediaries.Guided by a few simple values:
aim up and build, protect trust,
take responsibility, use creative courage,
and be a grateful steward of business and capital.
Behind this is an internal Intelligence Engine that tracks tens of thousands of sector signals real time and helps us build long term relationships.

Critical technology

We use the Australian Government sense of critical technologies: current and emerging technologies that can materially enhance or put at risk Australia’s economic prosperity, national security and social cohesion.In practice that includes fields like advanced manufacturing and materials, AI and data, advanced communications, quantum, autonomous systems and robotics, biotechnologies and clean energy technologies.

What we look for

  • Australian headquartered

  • Established revenue

  • Typical enterprise value 10 to 30 million

  • Selectively smaller enterprise value for complex or turnaround situations

  • Businesses where critical technology is already important or clearly can be

  • Owners who care about succession, staff and customers

How we complete investments

  • Simple and succession friendly structure (special purpose vehicle)

  • Fast view on fit and early indication of structure and valuation where there is genuine interest

  • Funded with a mix of principal equity, co investor capital from an aligned small team and senior bank facilities

  • Case by case use of leverage that the business can comfortably service

  • Respect for intermediaries, including brokers and advisers, and a straightforward process

Contact

We welcome introductions, networking and the opportunity to develop long term trust-based relationships.

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