“Navigating the purchase of a business is a complex and deeply personal decision. Richard and the team at Qurate provided me with more than just expert business advice – they truly cared about how this acquisition would impact me as a whole person. Richard’s vast experience meant there was no scenario he hadn’t encountered before, and his strategic guidance gave me the confidence to move forward, knowing that every option had been carefully explored. With Qurate’s support, I didn’t just make a sound business decision – I made the right decision for me. Their ability to blend commercial insight and expertise with genuine care is what sets them apart.”
Brooke Chapman
Director, Customerit“Buying out my original business partner was a big moment, financially, emotionally, and professionally. Richard and the Qurate Advisory team helped guide me through the entire process with a steady hand. He brought clarity to the negotiation, ensured both parties felt heard, and ultimately helped us reach a deal that worked for everyone. What could have been a stressful or damaging process turned into a successful transition. The relationship with my former partner remains intact. That’s a credit to how Richard managed the process: with care, fairness, and deep commercial insight”
Adrian Prevost
Managing Director, KrafturBusiness transactions and mergers
- Sell or acquire companies or assets with a structured approach to maximise value.
- Merge with other businesses to create strategic growth opportunities.
- Negotiate term sheets, joint ventures, and sale and purchase agreements with precision and expertise.
- Conduct financial due diligence to ensure well-informed decision-making.
Corporate finance advisory
We go beyond the numbers to provide strategic corporate finance advice that aligns with your long-term objectives. Our services include:
- Strategic options analysis to evaluate business growth or exit pathways.
- Valuation expertise to determine the true worth of a business.
- Capital structure advisory, optimising the right mix of debt and equity.
- Comprehensive financial modelling with key performance and risk metrics.
- Advice on options and incentive schemes to attract and retain top talent.
Capital raising and investment structuring
We support businesses in managing and raising capital through our extensive investor network, helping clients secure funding for expansion, acquisitions, or restructuring. Our expertise includes:
- Private equity investment, including venture capital opportunities.
- Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and public market fundraising strategies.
- Rights issues for listed companies to optimise shareholder value.
- Debt financing solutions to ensure sustainable capital management.
- Strategic financing for acquisitions and business growth.
Wealth Management: What a Hot Sector Actually Buys, and What It Asks For in Return
Business transactionsA hot sector does not make the businesses inside it better. It changes how much money is chasing them and how many of them change hands. What capital is buying in Australian wealth management, what the headline deals actually were, and the three pathways to scale that owners in any fragmented sector can measure themselves against.
Closing the Gap – Part 6: The Staged Sale
Business transactionsA staged sale transfers a majority now and buys the rest later, at a price struck at that time. It is two deals, and you will have less leverage in the second than you have today. What has to be nailed down before you sign the first one.
Closing the Gap – Part 5: The Holdback
Business transactionsA holdback keeps part of the price back against risks both sides have already identified. It is the narrowest of the five structures and the one most sellers accept without argument. The question is not whether to have one. It is what it covers, how much, how long, where the money sits, and what has to happen for it to come back.