What Henslow does

Henslow is an independent Australian corporate advisory firm headquartered in Melbourne, founded in 2015 by Scott McInnes and Chris Tait. The firm provides M&A advisory (sell-side and buy-side), capital raising (private and public markets including IPOs), corporate broking, strategic and corporate advice, and equity research services to growth-stage companies, ASX-listed entities, entrepreneurs, and institutional investors across Australia. As the Australian member of the Oaklins global network since 2021, Henslow accesses 850+ advisory professionals in 45 countries to execute cross-border mandates while maintaining local independence and AFSL 483168 authorization to deal in financial products and underwrite public capital raisings.

The firm's revenue model is predominantly transaction-based, with success fees on M&A and capital raising engagements supplemented by recurring advisory and corporate broking retainers. Henslow has advised on individual transactions and IPOs ranging from A$60m (Pental divestment to DuluxGroup) to A$150m (Advanced Innergy Holdings IPO) to A$116m (Ferocia/Up sale to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank), with senior team members carrying personal track records of 300+ transactions worth A$2.0bn+ and aggregate M&A experience exceeding A$30bn. The firm has expanded its national footprint to Sydney, Brisbane (launched July 2025), and Canberra, and has grown its team to over 40 professionals across M&A, corporate advisory, capital markets, research, and principal investments.

In August 2024 Henslow launched the Investment Hub, a digital platform providing vetted investors with access to live investment opportunities, marking a transition toward a self-serve distribution channel. The firm complements traditional advisory services with thought-leadership assets including the Henslow Innovator Series podcast and the annual Henslow Defence and Security Conference (now in its fourth year), which serve as lead-generation channels for advisory mandates in growth, technology, healthcare, defence, and financial services sectors.

Name

Henslow

Legal name

Henslow Pty Ltd

Website

https://henslow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Henslow is an Australia-based independent corporate advisory firm providing M&A advisory, capital raising, corporate broking, and research services to growth companies, ASX-listed entities, and entrepreneurs as the Australian member of the global Oaklins network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Financial Advisory Services

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Capital Raising Advisory (Equity & Equity-Linked) (FSAEAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Capital Raising Advisory (Debt/Equity/Private Capital) (BPAHADAG), Capital Markets Advisory (IPO Readiness, SPAC, ECM/DCM Advisory) (BPAHAOAL), Equity Capital Markets Advisory (Equity Issuance Strategy & Readiness) (FSACAAAI), Equity Capital Advisory (Private Equity Placements, Growth Capital) (BPAHAOAE)

Keywords

• Corporate financial advisory
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Capital raising services
• Corporate broking
• IPO advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. M&A Advisory (Sell-Side): Henslow provides sell-side advisory services for entrepreneurs, family offices, corporates and institutional investors looking to divest businesses. Services include preparing businesses for sale, valuation guidance, preparation of sale documents, negotiation and settlement support. The firm draws upon its local and global Oaklins network to identify potential acquirers with capability, funding and experience to complete transactions.
2. M&A Advisory (Buy-Side): Assisting companies ranging from local businesses to large multinationals on acquisition strategies. The firm utilizes extensive networks and research capabilities to source acquisition targets, supports development of acquisition strategy, and assists with analysis, negotiation and settlement. Strong capital raising capabilities across debt and equity markets support acquisition financing.
3. Capital Raising (Private): Working with businesses across all stages from early stage through growth, acquisition and pre-IPO funding in the form of debt, equity or hybrids. The firm connects businesses with venture capital, family offices, high net worth individuals and debt providers, assisting with structuring and negotiating commercial funding terms.
4. IPO & Secondary Market Capital Raising: Advising and assisting clients on equity capital raising including Pre-IPO, IPO, secondary placements, as well as debt (senior debt, project finance, mezzanine) and hybrid instruments (convertibles). Under their AFSL, Henslow can underwrite public company capital raisings providing certainty to stakeholders. The firm has acted as lead manager and corporate adviser on multiple IPOs.
5. Corporate Broking: Advisory business supporting listed clients on ASX listing obligations, investor relations, and share register composition. Provides institutional broking services across all ASX listed equities utilizing the FinClear trading platform. Supports capital markets activities including announcement preparation, roadshow coordination, share registry development, and after-market support for IPOs and block trades.
6. Corporate & Strategic Advice: Advisory on public company takeovers including bidding tactics, board advice, structuring and funding advice, valuation, and shareholder communication. Also provides strategic advice including business planning, corporate restructuring, financial modelling, strategy review, exit review, and governance and board structure services.
7. Active Management & Investment: Sometimes companies require extra assistance in becoming suitable for sale or attracting investors. Henslow provides internal resources to work with companies on structuring interim solutions, finding right management teams and board members to optimize outcomes. The firm also makes principal investments in select companies.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Henslow is an independent corporate advisory firm that supports growing companies, entrepreneurs, and investors through M&A advisory (sell-side and buy-side), private and public capital raising (including IPOs), corporate broking for ASX-listed clients, strategic advisory, and active management/investment services. The firm also operates the Investment Hub digital platform providing vetted investors access to live investment opportunities, and delivers research coverage on listed company partners.

Product overview

Henslow is an independent corporate advisory firm that operates as a member of the Oaklins global network. The firm offers a unified suite of professional services centered on M&A advisory (sell-side and buy-side), capital raising (private and public markets including IPOs), corporate broking, and strategic research. These core service lines work together as an integrated advisory capability, supporting clients through the full lifecycle from growth capital through to exit. The firm also operates an Investment Hub platform connecting vetted investment opportunities with qualified investors, and maintains a content initiative called the Innovator Series featuring interviews with Australian growth company founders and CEOs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M&A Advisory Services Comprehensive mergers and acquisitions advisory services including sell-side and buy-side M&A, corporate strategic advice, and takeover defense for public and private companies across diverse industry sectors.
• Capital Raising Services Private capital raising, IPO facilitation, and secondary market capital raising services across debt, equity, and hybrid instruments, connecting companies with institutional investors, family offices, and venture capital.
• Corporate Broking Advisory and support services for ASX-listed clients on listing obligations, investor relations, share register composition, and stockbroking services utilizing the FinClear trading platform.
• Research Services Analyst research coverage of public company partners providing company backgrounds, competition analysis, growth drivers, scenario-based analysis, and relative valuations for investor education.
• Active Management & Investment Value enhancement services for companies requiring financial management strengthening or technology capability establishment, including interim solutions and long-term management team sourcing; also includes principal investments in select companies.
• Investment Hub Online investment platform providing Henslow-vetted investment opportunities for registered investors, accessible via hub.henslow.com with live opportunities launching August 2024.
• Henslow Innovator Series Content and podcast series featuring interviews with founders and CEOs of Australian growth companies, sharing stories, growth strategies, and lessons learned across fintech, edtech, healthcare, and other sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ transactions worth more than A$2.0bn advised by individual team members
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• OaklinscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHenslow is the Australia member of Oaklins, one of the world's leading mid-market M&A advisors with 850+ financial advisory professionals operating in 45 countries. This partnership enables Henslow to provide clients with access to potential buyers, sellers, and capital sources globally through cross-border collaboration. Henslow's Scott McInnes serves as Country Head for Oaklins in Australia. The Oaklins network has completed many cross-border transactions in the past 5 years.
• FinClear Execution Ltd (FinEx)supportingTechnology or IntegrationFinClear Execution Ltd (FinEx) is engaged by Henslow from time to time to establish accounts on behalf of clients and to process transactions. Henslow provides stockbroking services across all ASX listed equities utilizing the FinClear trading platform.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wilsons Advisory and Stockbroking: Australian private advisory, wealth management and stockbroking firm offering corporate advisory, institutional sales and research services. Overlaps Henslow in corporate broking, ECM and listed company advisory across Australian equities.
• Greenhill & Co: Independent global M&A and capital markets advisory firm with a model similar to Henslow (independent, no proprietary trading conflicts). Comparable as a pure-play advisory firm, though larger and focused on larger mid-to-large cap transactions.
• Grant Samuel: Australian independent corporate advisory firm providing M&A, capital raising and strategic advice to growth companies, private equity and listed clients. Closest direct peer in business model, client base (mid-market growth and ASX-listed) and independence positioning.
• Canaccord Genuity (Australia): Global mid-market investment bank with Australian ECM and advisory operations. Direct peer for growth company IPOs, secondary placements and corporate broking services in the Australian market.
• Lazard (Australia): Global investment bank with a significant Australian M&A and capital markets advisory practice. Directly competes for ASX-listed and large mid-market mandates, offering similar M&A and capital raising services but with deeper global sector benches.
• Jarden (Australia & New Zealand): Trans-Tasman corporate advisory and capital markets firm. Directly comparable as an independent mid-market advisor focused on M&A, equity capital markets and research for growth companies and listed clients in the Australasian market.
• MA Financial Group: ASX-listed Australian financial services firm with a sizable corporate advisory division providing M&A and capital markets advice. Direct peer for mid-market M&A and ECM mandates, with additional adjacencies in asset management.
• Ord Minnett: Australian private wealth management, stockbroking and corporate advisory firm. Competes with Henslow in corporate broking for ASX-listed clients and provides related ECM and advisory services to mid-cap companies.

Broad incumbents

• FTI Consulting (Australia): Global advisory firm with significant Australian corporate finance, M&A and restructuring practices. Overlaps with Henslow on M&A advisory, transaction support and strategic advice, while also offering adjacent restructuring and consulting services.
• Rothschild & Co (Australia): Global independent advisory firm with Australian operations providing M&A, restructuring and capital markets advice. A larger incumbent competitor in Australian mid-to-large cap M&A, with broader geographic and sector coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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