← Acquirers
Has Pier 12 Capital approached you? Here’s what to do.
Acquirer profileAustralia
Who is Pier 12 Capital?
Pier 12 Capital is a private equity firm based in Australia.
Firm facts
Pier 12 Capital
- Type
- private equity firm
- Headquarters
- Australia
- Website
- pier12capital.com
Industries
Verification date not recorded
How they work
Pier 12 Capital is a Melbourne-based private markets investor that began as Auctus in 2018. It backs scalable businesses through dedicated investment funds and relationships with management teams and US investment partners. Its portfolio spans technology, healthcare, consumer businesses and industrial innovation.
Pier 12 selects opportunities through its investment relationships and due diligence, then provides growth capital and strategic support. It works with management teams to scale businesses and considers how value can be realised over time.
- Ownership
- Strategic capital and support aligned with management teams and their growth objectives.
- Sector focus
- Portfolio exposure includes digital identity, healthcare technology, consumer retail, energy storage, industrial innovation and AI computing.
- Capital model
- Private-market investments through dedicated funds and investment partners.
- Geography
- Published portfolio includes Australian and US businesses.
Their portfolio
Showing 9 of 9 known holdings — coverage is still partial.
Company
Sector
What they do
- SectorLogistics & transportWhat they doDe-Ice develops electric aircraft de-icing technology that warms aircraft surfaces without chemical treatments.
- SectorIndustrials & manufacturingWhat they doEnCharge AI develops semiconductor and computing technology designed to make artificial intelligence processing more energy efficient.
- SectorIndustrials & manufacturingWhat they doHavoc AI develops autonomous maritime vessels and integrated hardware and software for coordinated operations across defence and commercial applications.
- SectorSoftware & IT servicesWhat they doID.me operates a digital identity wallet that enables people to verify their identity and sign into government, healthcare and commercial services.
- SectorConsumer & retailWhat they doLuxury Escapes is an online travel business within Lux Group offering curated holiday and travel products.
- SectorIndustrials & manufacturingWhat they doNiron Magnetics develops permanent magnets using iron nitride as an alternative to rare-earth materials.
- SectorConsumer & retailWhat they doThe Memo is an Australian retailer offering pregnancy, postpartum, baby and toddler products through stores and online channels.
- SectorHealthcareWhat they doUnite Us provides software and services that connect people with healthcare and social support through a coordinated network of organisations.
- SectorIndustrials & manufacturingWhat they doVoyager Technologies supplies national security and space infrastructure, including robotics, communications technology and space hardware.
Exited holdings
Confirmed former portfolio companies, shown separately from current holdings.
Company
Sector
What they do
- SectorAgriculture & resourcesWhat they doesVolta develops and acquires utility-scale battery energy storage projects serving customers across North America. (exited)
- SectorConsumer & retailWhat they doPetstock operates specialist pet retail stores and related services in Australia and New Zealand. (exited)
Sources
- pier12capital.com · website
- pier12capital.com · research
- pier12capital.com · research
- pier12capital.com · research
- pier12capital.com · research
- pier12capital.com · research
- pier12capital.com · research
- pier12capital.com · research
- pier12capital.com · research
- pier12capital.com · research
- pier12capital.com · research
- pier12capital.com · research
- pier12capital.com · research
- pier12capital.com · research
- pier12capital.com · research
- pier12capital.com · research
The truth, first.