Portfolio / Casestudies
Think Childcare / Nido
Why did this deal suit Alceon Private Equity
- Flexibility – Alceon PE was able to buy 20% of the listed equity within 1 week as a sign of support for Mat Edwards
- Partnership – Alceon PE and Mat Edwards have continued to partner and following the successful listing of ASX Nido, Alceon PE has entered a 3rd deal to partner with Mat on the private development of childcare centres which sell into the listed entity Nido
- Best in class management – Mat Edwards is one of the best childcare business builders in the country and a fantastic human
Founder / Key Vendor
Mat Edwards
Industry
Childcare
Deal Type
Partnership / Public to Private
Alceon Private Equity Ownership
50%
Why Company was seeking a capital partner
Initially Mat Edwards was seeking a capital partner to privatise ASX listed Think Childcare. Following, Alceon PE has partnered with Mat as a capital and strategic partner to fund the incubation of 50+ childcare centres.
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