Two defining moments. One trusted advisor.

We work with founders, boards and investors at two defining moments: when you're building something that needs to be structured right, and when you're preparing to realise its value.

Structure it right
from the start.

New ventures, new entities, new structures. We advise founders, boards and investors through the formation and early growth of organisations, from concept through to operational reality. The decisions made at this stage can define what the business has the potential to become.

Entity design & corporate structuring
Market & brand positioning
Technology commercialisation & licensing
Profit-for-purpose & impact structures
Operational architecture & governance
AI adoption & digital transformation

From the energy transition to natural capital.
Breadth with depth.

Advised from concept to launch on a profit-for-purpose organisation purpose-built to bring capacity, capability and capital to First Nations communities, to move them from passive stakeholder to equity partner in renewable energy projects.

Investor and advisor to an entity that obtained the exclusive Australian regional licence to manufacture cement-free masonry products using proprietary carbon-capture technology.

Advised the founders of a start-up media and entertainment company at launch, including structuring the incoming investment of capital from an offshore partner.

Advised on the establishment and structuring of a natural capital and carbon sequestration venture, including the acquisition and integration of existing operational businesses into a consolidated platform positioned for long-term environmental asset management.

Maximise value.
Before you go to market.

Most businesses go to market with unrealised value. We systematically identify and fix the structural, governance and operational issues that destroy transaction value — before buyers find them.

Structural issues
directly impact value.

These issues surface in buyer due diligence, creating negotiation leverage for buyers or killing deals entirely.

Poor financial documentation 1–2x multiple reduction
Customer concentration >25% 15–25% valuation discount
Owner dependency 0.5–1.5x multiple reduction
Weak IP protection Material suppression or deal-killer
Governance gaps Escrow requirements or deal-killer

Four dimensions.
One integrated transformation.

Legal & Governance
  • Corporate structure optimisation
  • IP protection & documentation
  • Contract portfolio review
  • Board governance frameworks
  • Regulatory compliance verification
Financial Systems
  • Quality of earnings analysis
  • Management reporting infrastructure
  • Working capital optimisation
  • Financial forecasting models
  • Data room preparation
Operational Excellence
  • Leadership depth & succession
  • Process documentation & systems
  • Owner-dependency reduction
  • Technology infrastructure
  • Customer concentration mitigation
Brand & Market Position
  • Strategic narrative development
  • Value proposition refinement
  • Brand equity assessment
  • Digital presence optimisation
  • Investment memorandum development

Built for owners
planning an exit.

Our clients are typically private business owners with strong foundations but limited transaction readiness. The operational capability is there, but the infrastructure, governance and documentation that buyers scrutinise often lags behind.

Revenue $3M – $50M+
Enterprise value $5M – $100M
Exit timeline 6 – 24 months
Typical profile Strong foundations, key-person dependencies
Banking & Finance Energy & Natural Capital Technology Professional Services Retail Manufacturing

Clear on what we are, and what we're not.

M&A advisors. We work alongside your transaction team, not instead of them.

Generalist consultants. Every engagement is outcome-focused, whether that's a launch or a transaction.

Corporate advisors who help you build it right and, when the time comes, exit on your terms.

Start with a conversation.

Whether you're forming something new or preparing to realise the value of what you've built, it starts with a conversation. No obligation, no pitch.

or email us at info@agends.com.au