IFL Ventures helps small-medium enterprises with intellectual property to grow, merge, buy or sell in ways that are strategic and profitable
WHAT WE DO FOR YOU
If you are a IP-rich company considering selling and wanting to understand how, or exploring other strategic options; a tech or software enterprise looking for venture capital; or a local or international firm looking for an Australian acquisition, IFL Ventures understands your specialised needs. We are experts in IP transactions and specialise in SME’s with market values of $1m-$20m. We can make sure your business adventure is planned, strategic, exciting and not daunting.
STRATEGIC GROWTH ADVICE
HANDS-ON GROWTH SUPPORT
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
GRAEME MCKELLAR
Managing Director – IFL Ventures
An entrepreneur and business advisor, Graeme’s specialty is launching and growing software and intellectual property-rich businesses, in Australia and internationally.
Graeme supports his clients with more than a decade’s worth of hands-on experience in growth strategy, acquisitions, capital raising, restructures and shareholder exits.
He has worked with IFL Venture’s parent company, InterFinancial Corporate Finance, managing SME transactions in IP-rich and/or tech markets.
Graeme’s strong tech and software background gives him a keen eye for identifying, unpacking and highlighting value in IP-rich and/or tech companies.
LISA MCKELLAR
Associate Director
Over the past 20 years, Lisa has worked in collaboration with clients and stakeholders across several industry sectors in a range of roles, including innovation consulting, scientific research, and business management.
Lisa has advanced research skills, including problem definition, analysis design, and data interpretation.
She has over 15 years of experience as an agricultural and natural resources economist, responsible for leading and delivering widely-published research projects in several industry sectors.
Lisa has a PhD in agricultural economics and systems analysis, a Masters degree in business administration (MBA) and a degree with first class honours in agricultural science.
SHARON DOYLE
Executive Chair – InterFinancial Corporate Finance
Previously MD of InterFinancial for the past ten years, Sharon is a respected advisor and negotiator in merger, sale, acquisitions and private equity processes.
Her local and international experience extends across many sectors, including mining, resources, industrial, ICT and healthcare.
Before joining InterFinancial, Sharon was Vice President of Strategic Planning and Integration at Mincom Limited, a global enterprise software company.
Sharon is a non-executive director on several boards, including Technology One and Unitywater.
LUCY CLARKE
Analyst
Lucy has previous experience in company valuations and modelling, with various experience across healthcare, IT, agriculture and utilities sectors.
Lucy joined IFL Ventures in 2023. Prior to this Lucy worked at EY for 2 years in Brisbane, in their strategy and transactions division.
Lucy graduated from the University of Queensland with a dual degree in economics and commerce (majoring in finance).
THE INTERFINANCIAL TEAM
InterFinancial is one of Australia’s leading corporate advisory firms, primarily working on mid-market, mature firms of $20m-$250m value.
Specialists in mergers and acquisitions, on both the buy-side and sell-side transactions, InterFinancial also offers strategic business development advice and guidance.
InterFinancial also has a wealth of cross-border experience, being the exclusive Australian partner of Clairfield International, a global corporate finance firm and the world’s leading M&A company.
InterFinancial’ s strong team of professionals have settled more than 300 transactions and we draw on their networks, knowledge and advisors to suggest new possibilities, partnerships or deals for your business.
JENNY ZENG
Associate Director
Jenny has over 10 years of experience in the corporate finance sector, specialising in the area of M&A.
With solid analytical skills and strong commercial acumen, Jenny is able to distil complex commercial data, conduct financial evaluations and make justified and informed investment recommendations.
Jenny has strong project management skills and has led sizeable M&A transactions in the oil and gas sector (in excess of US$1.5Bn). She also has extensive experience in coordinating large global multi-disciplinary teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
SHAUN HOWSE
Analyst
Shaun has previous experience in data analytics, IT consulting and risk assurance, with clients across various sectors, including utilities, IT, and healthcare. He joined IFL Ventures 2022.
Shaun is currently completing a degree in commerce and economics at The University of Queensland.
IFL VENTURES’ INTERNATIONAL REACH
IFL Ventures, through InterFinancial, is the exclusive partner firm of Clairfield International in Australia. Clairfield International is a partnership of leading corporate finance firms around the world, providing advisory services on middle-market transactions for large companies, private investors and private equity, public sector clients, and family businesses. We act as one firm, providing a seamless advisory offering to our clients globally, particularly in cross border M&A transactions.
Clairfield is headquartered in Europe with locations in every major region worldwide. Through on-the-ground teams, Clairfield offers our clients access to local corporate businesses and investors combined with a deep understanding of local regulations and cultures as well as key decision makers. Clairfield ranks as one of the top independent M&A advisors in the annual, worldwide, European, US, Latin American, and Asia Pacific league tables by Thomson Reuters.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We work accross a range of businesses with a diverse set of needs. But we always partner to deliver value that creates a growth tragectory, leading them into a more proffitable future.
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