What Buyers Really Want: M&A Insights for Business Owners

Schedule

Thu May 21 2026 at 03:30 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Madison Marcus | Sydney, NS

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Private equity event for business owners, PE firms & family offices - insights, connections, and deal opportunities plus networking drinks.
About this Event

Are you a business owner thinking about selling, raising capital, or exploring your exit options?

Private equity firms are actively seeking quality mid-market businesses. Understanding what they look for - and building relationships before you need them - is one of the most strategic things you can do.

Join us to gain practical insights into what buyers are really looking for, and how to position your business to attract the right investors.

Why attend?

  • Understand what private equity and strategic buyers want in a business like yours
  • Learn how to position your company for a successful sale or capital raise
  • Hear real-life stories from business owners who have navigated the M&A process
  • Build relationships with investors, advisers, and industry experts

What you’ll learn

  • How to prepare your business to attract private equity and strategic buyers
  • Key steps to maximise value ahead of a sale or investment
  • Common mistakes to avoid during the M&A process
  • Perspectives from experienced M&A advisers on buyer behaviour and current market trends

Featuring Five V Capital
Insights from Five V Capital, a leading Australasian private equity firm that actively invests in and partners with mid-market businesses. Hear directly from their team on what they look for in potential acquisitions, how they assess value, and what makes a business stand out as an investment opportunity.

Who should attend
• Business owners considering a sale or partial exit
• Entrepreneurs exploring succession or growth options
• Advisers working with mid-market clients

Format: Interactive presentations + Q&A
Speakers: M&A specialists from Succession Plus and guest speakers from Five V Capital

Wrap up the session with networking drinks - a chance to continue conversations, ask questions, and build connections that could support your next move.

Reserve your spot now.

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Where is it happening?

Madison Marcus, 60 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, Australia

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