Ventnor

What Ventnor does

Ventnor is an independent corporate finance advisory firm headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, founded in 2004. The firm operates two principal divisions — Ventnor Equities & Advisory and Ventnor Securities — providing equity capital markets services (seed capital, pre-IPO, IPO, RTOs, placements, rights issues, SPPs), mergers and acquisitions advisory, business sales, corporate restructuring, and venture capital to small and mid-cap public and private companies. Ventnor Securities is structured as a Corporate Authorised Representative (#408858) of ACNS Capital Markets under AFSL 279099, enabling licensed investment advisory and capital-raising execution. Sector coverage spans mining and resources, technology, biotechnology, financial services, renewables, transport and logistics, agriculture, and professional services, with a differentiated cross-border practice in listing Singaporean-headquartered companies on the ASX via CHESS Depository Interests (CDI).

The firm's stated track record comprises 55 successful ASX IPOs and A$500 million in associated capital raisings over its operating history, with its most successful IPO producing a 650% increase on the issue price. Partners Morgan Barron and Stuart Carmichael operate an equity-driven model in which they take personal investment positions and directorships in client companies, providing hands-on engagement rather than a deal-team handoff structure. Distribution is entirely direct and relationship-based, conducted through the Perth office via face-to-face meetings, phone (+61 8 9482 0500), email ([email protected]), the corporate website (ventnor.com.au), and professional networks including LinkedIn. No resellers, marketplace channels, or external distribution partners are used, and the firm relies on referrals and industry contacts as the primary business development mechanism.

Ventnor is privately held by its founding partners with no disclosed institutional, private equity, or venture capital ownership, and operates from a single headquarters location. Headcount is in the 1-10 range, consistent with a specialist boutique. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the firm does not release financial statements, reflecting its private partnership structure. There are no proprietary software platforms, AI/ML capabilities, or technology products described — the offering is fundamentally a human-judgment advisory service. Geographic reach is described as spanning Australia and selectively Singapore/Asia, though the firm is not making a global footprint claim and serves international clients remotely from Perth.

Name

Ventnor

Legal name

Ventnor

Website

https://ventnor.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ventnor is an independent Perth-based corporate finance advisory firm, founded in 2004, providing equity capital markets, IPO/RTO advisory, M&A, business sales, and corporate restructuring services to small and mid-cap public and private companies, with a specialized practice in listing Singaporean companies on the ASX.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Corporate Advisory Services: Fees generated from providing advisory services to public and private companies including equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, accounting, bookkeeping, and investment opportunities. Services include IPO advisory, capital raising, M&A transactions, and corporate restructuring.
2. Ventnor Securities - Investment Services: Ventnor Securities specializes in providing investment opportunities and professional advice as a Corporate Authorised Representative for ACNS Capital Markets. Revenue from structuring and managing capital raisings including restructures, private equity, venture capital, placements, rights issues and IPOs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ventnor is a corporate finance advisory firm based in Perth, Western Australia, established in 2004. It delivers a broad range of advisory and execution services, including corporate advisory, capital raising, IPO and reverse takeover (RTO) support, mergers and acquisitions advisory, business sales, company secretarial services, venture capital advisory, and securities services operated through its ACNS Capital Markets division.

Product overview

Ventnor is a corporate finance specialist offering a unified portfolio of advisory services through two primary divisions: Ventnor Equities & Advisory and Ventnor Securities. The firm provides end-to-end corporate finance services including equity capital markets (seed capital, pre-IPO, IPOs), mergers & acquisitions, business sales, corporate restructuring, and venture capital across diverse industry sectors. Ventnor Securities operates as a Corporate Authorised Representative for ACNS Capital Markets, providing investment opportunities and capital-raising structuring. The company's specialized services include ASX IPO advisory, company advisory services (project management, financial modelling, due diligence), and sector-specific offerings such as Mining & Resource Services and international listing advisory for Singaporean companies seeking ASX quotation via CDI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ventnor Equities & Advisory: Specialises in equity capital markets (seed capital, pre-IPO and IPOs), Business Sales and Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Ventnor Securities

Products and services

• Corporate Advisory Strategic corporate finance advisory for companies seeking guidance on transactions, capital structure, and corporate actions.
• Capital Raising Advisory and arrangement of equity, debt, or hybrid capital raises for corporate clients.
• IPO and Reverse Takeover (RTO) Advisory Advisory and management support for initial public offerings and reverse takeovers onto a securities exchange.
• Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory Buy-side and sell-side advisory on mergers, acquisitions, and related corporate transactions.
• Business Sales Advisory services supporting the sale of businesses, including preparation, marketing, and negotiation.
• Company Secretarial Services Statutory and ongoing company secretarial support, including compliance, governance, and ASX listing obligations.
• Venture Capital Services Advisory and capital-raising services for venture capital and growth-stage companies.
• Securities Services (ACNS Capital Markets)

Quantifiable outcome

• 650% increase on issue price for most successful IPO
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Morgans Financial: Larger Australian wealth management and corporate advisory group offering ECM, IPOs, and M&A across multiple states. Provides a regional-scale comparable for Ventnor's advisory services, though broader and less Perth-concentrated.
• Macquarie Capital: Australian-headquartered global investment bank with a substantial ASX ECM and M&A franchise, including small-cap coverage. Represents the large incumbent benchmark against which boutique competitors like Ventnor position themselves.
• Canaccord Genuity (Australia): Australian arm of global mid-market investment bank focused on small/mid-cap ECM and M&A. Larger-scale comparable for Ventnor's small-cap ASX advisory franchise, with broader resourcing and sector coverage.
• Bell Potter: Australian full-service stockbroking and corporate advisory firm with national ECM, IPO, and M&A capability. Provides a larger but adjacent comparable on advisory services and small-cap equity capital markets.

Direct peers

• Euroz Hartleys: Perth-headquartered Australian stockbroking and corporate advisory firm offering equity capital markets, M&A, and IPO advisory to ASX-listed and aspiring small-mid caps. Directly comparable to Ventnor on geography, client size band, and core ECM/M&A service mix.
• Hartleys: Perth-based Australian stockbroking and corporate advisory firm offering ECM and M&A services. Comparable boutique WA advisory with overlapping small/mid-cap ASX client base.
• CPS Capital Group: Perth-based corporate advisory and stockbroking firm specialising in small-cap IPOs, capital raisings, and corporate finance. Competes head-to-head with Ventnor for ASX small-cap listings and equity raisings in WA.
• Azure Capital: Perth-based independent corporate advisory firm focused on M&A, capital raisings, and strategic advisory for mid-market and resources clients. Direct comparable on geography, scale, and advisory specialisation.
• DJ Carmichael: Perth stockbroking and corporate finance firm providing ECM, IPO advisory, and M&A services to ASX small/mid caps. Similar boutique scale and service profile to Ventnor, with comparable WA-centric deal flow.
• Argonaut Securities: Perth-based investment bank focused on resources and small-mid cap ASX advisory, including IPOs, placements, and M&A. Closely comparable to Ventnor's mining/resources tilt and small-cap IPO franchise in Western Australia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ventnor
• Xx.com/ventnorcapital

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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