Commonwealth Bank of Australia

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia is a leading provider of integrated financial services, offering a wide range of products including retail banking, premium banking, business banking, and institutional banking. Its services encompass home loans, credit cards, personal loans, transaction accounts, and deposits for individual customers, while also providing business loans, trade finance, and agribusiness products for corporations and government entities. The bank is recognized for its strong focus on digital banking, featuring a user-friendly mobile app and online platform that enable customers to manage their finances conveniently. In addition to its substantial operations in Australia, the Commonwealth Bank has a presence in several international markets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, serving clients in New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Ian Narev

Managing Director and CEO

Paul Nicolo

Analyst, M&A, Group Strategic Development

Past deals in Australia

ACEN Australia

Debt Financing in 2025
ACEN Australia is the platform that represents ACEN's renewable energy assets. It includes several solar, wind, battery, and pumped hydro projects under development or construction in New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, and South Australia. The first of these projects, New England Solar, is expected to be operational by the end of 2023. Using innovative technology solutions, the company aims to provide low-cost, clean electricity in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

Liontown Resources

Post in 2024
Liontown Resources Limited is a mineral exploration and development company based in West Perth, Australia. Founded in 2006, it focuses on the exploration and evaluation of various mineral properties, primarily in Western Australia. The company specializes in lithium and tantalum projects, with its flagship Kathleen Valley project serving as a key asset. In addition to lithium, Liontown Resources is involved in the exploration of gold, vanadium, copper, nickel, and platinum group elements. The company aims to support the growing demand for battery minerals driven by the Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage industries, positioning itself as a significant player in the sustainable minerals sector.

Neoen

Post in 2024
Neoen is an independent French energy company specializing in the development, financing, construction, and operation of renewable energy power plants. The company operates various types of facilities, including solar, wind, and biomass plants, and has a notable presence in France, Portugal, Australia, Mexico, Egypt, and El Salvador. As of the end of 2022, Neoen had an operational capacity of 5 GW, with a diverse portfolio comprising 54% solar energy, 35% onshore wind, and 11% utility-scale batteries. The company also engages in developing marine renewable energy projects in France and provides support to photovoltaic project developers and investors in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of solar power plants both domestically and internationally. Neoen's strategic focus on renewable energy underscores its commitment to sustainable power generation.

Amber Electric

Series C in 2024
Amber Electric Pty Ltd, founded in 2017 and based in Melbourne, Australia, provides electricity at wholesale prices through an innovative online platform. By utilizing real-time wholesale pricing, Amber enables customers to access renewable energy when it is most affordable, promoting savings and increasing the integration of renewable resources into the energy grid. The company aims to empower customers to actively participate in the electricity market, transforming their role from passive consumers to engaged stakeholders. Amber Electric is committed to facilitating a more sustainable energy future by enhancing the economics and dynamics of the energy system.

Wollemi Capital

Series A in 2023
Wollemi Capital is a global climate specialist investment firm based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2021. The company focuses on funding and supporting businesses within the climate industry, specifically targeting sectors such as food and agriculture, natural capital, energy transition, and climate services. Wollemi Capital aims to reduce or abate global greenhouse gas emissions through its investments, contributing to the advancement of sustainable practices and technologies.

TagEnergy

Debt Financing in 2023
TagEnergy is a clean energy enterprise for a new cycle in the renewable energy industry. It was formed in 2019 to accelerate the energy transition by developing and investing in competitive and clean power stations in order to compete directly and actively on the energy markets. Renewables have now become the main source of energy able to provide both social responsibility and price efficiency, and we are delivering this in the countries where we have established our activity. ​TagEnergy is operated by a highly-experienced team of manager-shareholders. Its operations span the renewables value chain, from development, financing, construction and asset management of wind, solar and storage projects, to commercialisation of its competitive energy. TagEnergy has developed a portfolio of 2.7GW in the UK, Australia, Spain, Portugal and France, and intends to drive the pace of transition through projects that deliver reliable energy affordably, and at scale.

Metricon Homes

Convertible Note in 2022
Metricon Homes is a prominent home builder operating across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia. The company specializes in the development of residential homes, offering a variety of designs including alfresco styles, open plan living, split level homes, and townhomes. With a commitment to helping clients realize their dream homes, Metricon provides a range of house and land packages, as well as home finance solutions. Originally starting as a boutique builder focused on land development and commercial construction, Metricon has evolved into a leader in the residential building sector, showcasing outstanding display homes and developments.

Amber Electric

Series B in 2021
Amber Electric Pty Ltd, founded in 2017 and based in Melbourne, Australia, provides electricity at wholesale prices through an innovative online platform. By utilizing real-time wholesale pricing, Amber enables customers to access renewable energy when it is most affordable, promoting savings and increasing the integration of renewable resources into the energy grid. The company aims to empower customers to actively participate in the electricity market, transforming their role from passive consumers to engaged stakeholders. Amber Electric is committed to facilitating a more sustainable energy future by enhancing the economics and dynamics of the energy system.

Lifestyle Communities

Debt Financing in 2019
Lifestyle Communities Limited, established in 2003 and headquartered in South Melbourne, Australia, specializes in developing, owning, and managing affordable independent living residential land lease communities aimed at working, semi-retired, and retired individuals. The company focuses on creating beautifully designed, low-maintenance homes that provide residents with access to high-quality facilities and foster a sense of community. The primary revenue streams for Lifestyle Communities include Home Settlement Revenue, Rental Revenue, and Deferred Management Fee Revenue, supplemented by Utilities and Interest revenue. By prioritizing the needs of its residents, the company aims to offer reasonably priced housing solutions that enhance the quality of life for senior citizens.

Pexa Group

Venture Round in 2018
PEXA is Australia's online property exchange network that facilitates electronic lodging of documents with Land Registries and manages financial settlements. Established in 2010 as part of a national initiative to create a unified e-Conveyancing solution, PEXA has since become a key player in the property industry, promoting a transition to fully digital conveyancing processes that enhance speed, safety, and efficiency. The company dominates the Australian market with approximately 99% market share, a position bolstered by historical government support. In addition to its primary services, PEXA is exploring opportunities for international expansion, including entry into the United Kingdom market, and is considering the development of adjacent products and services, particularly in the field of analytics.

Aussie

Acquisition in 2017
Aussie was founded in 1992 by John Symond AM, who was widely credited with bringing competition to the Australian home lending industry. The company was unique in its approach to home loans, offering 24 hours a day service and loans far cheaper than those offered by banks. In 1994 Aussie introduced the securitisation of home loans, allowing it to offer loans upwards of 3% cheaper than its competitors. The company rapidly grew as consumers became aware of its products and the competition heated up as Aussie grew its market share. In 2008 CBA acquired a 33% share of Aussie. As at end September 2012, Aussie had a loans portfolio of almost $44.9 billion. In 2012 Aussie acquired Mortgage aggregator nMB, which brought its total portfolio value to more than $53bn.

HealthScope

Healthscope is Australia's second largest private hospital operator and a leading provider of pathology services in New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore. Healthscope's business also includes more than 57 medical centres across Australia.
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