Over decades we have refined our formula to maximise returns for investors and realise founder vision
LEADING WITH EMPATHY/
AVC is a private equity firm that applies experience and empathy to every aspect of investing. Specialising in acquiring, growing and realising the potential of essential service businesses, we take a different path learned over decades of experience. One that brings candour, understanding and genuine partnership to a space often defined by numbers alone.
Our 50+ years of collective experience with large institutional firms gives us the rigour and precision private equity demands. But it also revealed a gap – investment in the lower mid-market. Where others see subscale businesses, we see robust opportunities primed for exceptional growth.
At AVC, we are willing to do the hard work required of true business builders. We like to share the (heavy) load with our founders so they can work “on” rather than in the business. We combine the pedigree of institutional discipline with entrepreneurial agility to drive remarkable results.
DOWN TO AN ART
We know that the details determine the outcome. Every opportunity undergoes meticulous due diligence, from financial metrics to operational performance. We understand the business from the mapping of the truck routes to the name of the owners dog.
We work closely with a leading team of accountants, lawyers and industry experts to de-risk high-potential assets and create a transparent path to strong, reliable returns.
We pride ourselves as true 50/50 partners, focused on building enduring legacies, not just chasing short term success.
Along with trust, comes the invitation to work hand-in-hand with business leaders, digging deep into the everyday details that transform operations and drive performance.
This includes debt free strategies from day one, to ensure our growing business can self-fund growth with their own cash.
Relationships are at the heart of what we do. We firmly believe the greatest drivers of business success are the people themselves. We’re true partners invested in the success of everyone we back, anything is possible with a happy and aligned team.
We bring clarity, discipline and capital to realise founder ambition
We spot opportunities others miss and pursue them relentlessly, combining creativity with thoughtful execution to turn potential into results.
We act decisively, think quickly, and take initiative. Purposeful momentum and self-direction guide us to exceed expectations.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards, delivering exceptional results through collaboration, precision, and operational excellence.
TO EARTH
We are radically transparent and committed to doing the right thing. Empathy and genuine care guide every decision and help us build lasting success.
Investment Committee and Fund Advisory Board
Our investment committee brings decades of global private equity experience to every opportunity. With over 50 years of combined expertise in banking, private equity, and capital management, we apply a rigorous, hands-on approach to identify and grow attractive investments. Decisions are made by unanimous consensus because we know the best outcomes come from collaboration and shared insight.
Mark Burrows AO is a veteran investment banker and corporate leader whose career spans London and Australia.
He co-founded Baring Brothers Burrows, one of Australia’s first investment banks, and later held senior roles including Managing Director and Deputy Chairman of ING Barings (London), inaugural Chairman of Lazard Australia, and Vice Chairman of Credit Suisse’s Global Investment Bank.
Over three decades he has advised on landmark corporate, sovereign, and government transactions, helped develop Australia’s superannuation system, and contributed to the creation of ASIC.
A long-time advocate for sustainable finance, Mark is Special Advisor to the United Nations Environment Programme and UNDP, Senior Advisor to the Climate Bonds Initiative, and serves on the Asian Board of The Nature Conservancy.
He has also held board and leadership roles with major companies including Brambles, Telstra, Fairfax, Healthscope, and Coates Hire.
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Matt Hunter has over 25 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and board leadership.
He began his career with JPMorgan, where he spent a decade in investment banking, before joining The Carlyle Group as a Managing Director and member of the Carlyle Asia Partners Investment Committee. During his eight years with Carlyle, he was responsible for origination, execution, and oversight of investments across Australia and Asia.
Matt currently serves as Executive Chairman of Bothar Group and as a Non-Executive Director of Asset Reliability Inspections, Malabar Resources, National Group, and Medi-Rent. He is also Chairman of Asseti.
His previous board roles include Non-Executive Directorships at Coates Hire, Healthscope, and TerraCom Limited (ASX: TER), as well as serving on the Advisory Board of AtlasTrend and the Board of the Centennial Park Foundation. Outside of his corporate work, Matt served as President of the Easts Wallaroos Rugby Union Club.
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Alexandra Commins is the founder and Managing Director of AVC Enterprises International, an independent private equity firm investing in essential services and infrastructure-led businesses across the lower mid-market in Australia.
She began her career at Goldman Sachs before holding senior investment roles at Pemba Capital Partners and M.H. Carnegie & Co. Since founding AVC in 2018, she has led multiple successful investments, delivering a combined IRR of over 30% on a realised and unrealised basis.
Alexandra is an experienced board director, having served on numerous boards including Commonwealth Bank’s Private Wealth division. She is also a member of the Investment Committee for Twynam Earth Fund, which invests in technologies to decarbonise the planet.
Alexandra is known for backing exceptional founders, empowering emerging executives through equity participation, and building long-term value through operational discipline and cultural alignment. A passionate advocate for elevating women in business and private equity, Alexandra actively champions inclusion across the investment ecosystem.
Alexandra holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from the University of Sydney and an MBA from INSEAD.
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James Campbell is an Investment Director at AVC Enterprises International, where he leads deal execution and portfolio company engagement.
James has previously held investment roles with Quadrant Private Equity and Advent Partners, gaining experience investing across essential services, consumer and technology sectors. At Advent, he worked closely with portfolio companies including Zero Latency VR, Flintfox, and Frosty Boy, serving as a Board Observer and supporting management on strategic growth initiatives.
James began his career at Lazard in the investment banking team and has also held analyst roles at Vesparum Capital and Meridian Energy Australia.
James holds a Master of Engineering with Distinction, a Bachelor of Commerce, and a Diploma of Languages (Chinese) from the University of Melbourne including further study at Peking University and Nanjing University.
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Ben Marmion is an Investment Manager at AVC Enterprises International, where he leads deal execution, origination and portfolio management across the firm.
He was previously a Vice President in the investment banking team at Jarden, where he advised corporates and financial sponsors on M&A and capital markets transactions, focused on the infrastructure and energy sectors. Ben spent the early part of his investment banking career at Azure Capital in Perth.
Ben holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from the University of Western Australia, where he also tutored undergraduate finance units. Ben also serves on the boards of evoro and Asset Reliability Inspections as a non-executive director.
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William Colebrook is Vice President of Investor Relations at AVC Enterprises International. He has over 15 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, and real estate.
At AVC, he leads capital raising and investor relations, working closely with the investment team. He previously raised capital for a multi-billion-dollar private asset manager in Sydney and founded the Brook Shard Infrastructure Fund in London and Sydney.
William serves on the Private Wealth Board of the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Mason Group, and is also a Non-Executive Director at Brook Shard.
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Sophia Nadenbousch is an Investment Associate at AVC Enterprises International, which she joined in 2023.
At AVC, Sophia focuses on identifying and qualifying investment opportunities, conducting detailed financial and commercial analysis, and coordinating due diligence.
Sophia has a strong background in private equity and venture capital having worked in a number of global markets including London, New York, and San Francisco. Sophia also works closely with portfolio companies to track performance, support strategic initiatives, and prepare materials for investors and stakeholders.
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Campbell Thompson is an Investment Analyst at AVC Enterprises International, focused on deal origination, financial analysis, and market research.
Campbell’s background includes roles at Pacific Partners and Ellerston Capital, supported by technical expertise in valuation, financial modelling, and data-driven decision-making. Campbell holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Sydney, where he also worked in the commercial advisory team as an Associate.
