We look at the whole picture of what makes your business strong and sustainable – your financials, your team, your customers, your local reputation and your growth potential. As one of the most active acquirers of trades businesses in Australia, we have a deep view of what comparable businesses are worth, and we are happy to walk you through how we'd think about yours in a conversation.

Completely. Most owners we speak to are simply exploring, and they want the space to do that privately. We treat every conversation as confidential from the first phone call, and you control when and how your team, your customers and the wider market hear anything.

We are a long-term home for the biggest and best trades brands in the country. We want to maintain the brand equity that’s been built over decades or generations, so customers and teams continue with names they know and trust.

Above all, we care about serving your customers and taking care of your team. We back great businesses and help them get even better, preserving the local culture and customer relationships that made yours successful. Your customers keep dealing with the people they know and trust, and your team keeps doing what they do best, with more tools, training and support behind them.

Timing depends on the type of transaction, which can be anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. The early conversations are informal and move at your pace. Once we agree on the shape of a deal we can move very quickly, though our focus is on making sure you are supported and have the time and capacity to keep running your business.

We work side by side with our partner companies and tailor our support to what each business needs. For some that is recruiting and training or leadership development; for others it is finance, marketing, technology, procurement, or legal and compliance. You also gain access to a network of leading trades operators sharing what works.

See our Why Lighthouse page for the types of support we can provide.