Lempriere Wells is a boutique global investment bank. Headquartered in Melbourne with offices and representation globally, it services a broad network of clientele across North America, Europe, Asia and the Pacific.
Lempriere Wells was established out of the M&A function of the Lempriere Group, a multi-generational commodity and investment house dating back to the founding of Australia’s second bank, The Bank of Van Diemen’s Land est. 1823.
Lempriere Wells leverages its vast international network of industry leaders and has access to the world’s premier consumer investment opportunities.
Lempriere Wells has successfully advised clients on complex transactions across multiple geographies, bringing unmatched value and consistently positive outcomes.
Grown Alchemist
Long term advisory and execution of multiple transactions; funding geographical expansion across two rounds for Asia and the United Kingdom, sale of secondary shares for founder liquidity, and trade sale to pre-eminent global industry leader, L'Occitane.
Dr. Vranjes
Identified, advised, and executed sale to industry leader, L’Occitane, filling premium fragrance gap in an already enviable portfolio. Delivered full exit for the Founder and European PE investor.
Health Lab
Strategic Asian expansion investment and majority acquisition by global recognised leader in food and beverage category.
b.box
Discrete, off-market process comprising sale of secondary shares and growth capital investment to underpin US expansion. Meaningful minority sale, partnered Founders with the leading baby category Private Equity investor, with region expertise and unparalleled sector track record.
Coco & Eve
Global roadshow spanning Asia, Middle East, North America, and Europe, procuring multiple offers. Concluded with Founder exit and equity roll into beauty platform established by Gauge Capital, the leading US Private Equity investor in SPF and tanning categories.
Patricks
US roadshow culminating in cornerstone growth equity investment from Shiseido to support formulations R&D and global manufacturing, and distribution expansion in new markets and channels. Co-investments from industry experts and consumer specialists, Point King Capital.
essano
Bilateral engagement. Strategic acquisition by Vitality Brands to add manufacturing capability and extend into new product categories. Full exit for Founder and Private Equity investor.
Makeup Cartel
Strategic advisory focused on sales channel synergies, achieved through exit to Arrotex Pharmaceuticals. Staggered and full exit for Founders and Private Equity, respectively.
Templa
Targeted value-add partner approach resulting in growth capital investment from Aussco, China and Hong Kong-based specialist technical textiles and garments manufacturer, with distribution expertise to support region growth.
Cargo Crew
Majority sale for Founders coupled with primary injection to accelerate expansion into new sales channels. The inaugural investment of Glow Capital.
Straand
Founded by industry experts, a highly focused engagement of international consumer investors. Secured equity investment by UK-based consumer specialist, Unilever Ventures, to support retail and online channel expansion in the US and Asia.
frank body
Bilateral engagement involving China-based beauty specialist investor, EverYi Capital, to guide Southeast Asia market expansion. Founder sell-down and growth equity investment, with Founders retaining meaningful majority.
Koala Eco
Long-term strategic advisory involving two transactions. First, growth capital from Australian Private Equity and high-net worth individuals, providing Founders localised support. Then, strategic capital from US-based Private Equity to fund North America retail expansion.
Sesimi
Multi-year advisory comprising two transactions. Growth capital from high-net worth individuals for platform development and launch into new sales verticals. Then, majority sale to Arcus Partners with exit for high-net worths, founder liquidity and primary injection for continued sales expansion. Founders maintain meaningful minority.
ChefGood
Founder advisory across two transactions. Secured growth capital from Australian Family Office to support supply chain and logistics optimisation to underpin growth. Then, facilitated Founder and investor exit to publicly listed Global meal box giant, Marley Spoon (MS1.DE, + €500m turnover).
Schoeller
Leveraged deep industry expertise to execute the full sale of the world’s most advanced technical yarns producer to Indoorama Ventures (BKK:IVL, +US1bn earnings), in which the Lempriere Wells team relocated to Hard, Austria.
Rae Morris
Asia-based investor-focused raise, procuring growth equity investment from operational value-add partner to facilitate region expansion and optimise supply chain.
Driza-Bone
Full exit of one of Australia’s most iconic brands to Gina Rinehart, Australian resources billionaire.
MELBOURNE
L14, 1 Collins Street, Melbourne
VIC 3000, Australia
TASMANIA
Three Hummock Island
TAS 7330, Australia
PARIS
3 Avenue de l'Opéra,
Paris 75001, France
CONTACT US
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