Paperbark Capital is a specialist transition partner for privately held Australian businesses. We deliver structured strategies for scale, succession, and exit—combining capital, operational capability, and long-term continuity.

ABOUT PAPERBARK CAPITAL

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Paperbark Capital is a privately owned Australian firm. Founded by former senior banking and asset management executives, the firm brings deep operational expertise, capital markets insight, and commercial acumen to every transaction—supporting growth, succession, and exit strategies for high-performing private businesses.

With a selective, partnership-led approach, Paperbark works with a small number of aligned firms each year. Our process blends capital, operational capability, and continuity—ensuring that what’s been built is respected, and what comes next is realised with clarity.

We’re not passive investors. We’re deliberate, hands-on partners—committed to helping businesses evolve with structure, trust, and long-term value in mind.

Our leadership

Our leadership team brings years of expertise in corporate finance, asset management, and business acquisitions. With a strategic, data-driven approach, we focus on building long-term value for investors and business owners alike.

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Our principles in practice

  • Trust is the foundation of every successful investment. Our investors rely on us for transparency and honesty, and we deliver on that promise with every decision we make.

  • Our decisions are grounded in building enduring strength for the businesses and investors we serve. Our team embraces challenges, knowing resilience today creates greater opportunities tomorrow.

  • We’re committed to achieving our mission as one team with respectful collaboration, empowered people, and a bias for action.

Paperbark Capital manages every stage of the transition process—from initial alignment and strategic planning to capital structuring, operational integration, and long-term growth support. Each step is designed to preserve what’s been built while positioning your business for what’s next.

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