Bombora
Growth equitySydney · Seed–Late Stage · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Bombora targets rapidly growing, later-stage private companies, typically in the pre-IPO window, aiming to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over the medium to long term. It partners closely with management teams of high-growth businesses, contributing both capital and hands-on expertise drawn from an investment team with backgrounds in funds management, private equity, M&A and equity capital markets. Industry specialists work directly on portfolio investments across sectors such as media, technology, consumer brands, retail, e-commerce and financial services. The firm often positions its holdings for eventual ASX listings, reflected in a track record of pre-IPO deals across companies like Marketplacer, Mad Paws, ezyCollect and BikeExchange.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's websiteCo-founder of Bombora Group in 2014 with over 25 years of experience in media, technology and telecommunications, including as CEO of APN News and Media. He holds numerous chairman and non-executive director roles.
Co-founder of Bombora Group in 2014 and a former Operational Partner at private equity firm Ironbridge and Partner at Ernst & Young. He holds multiple ASX board roles and is a member of the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Former Managing Partner of EY's Private Equity sector for over 15 years with extensive Australian M&A experience. He serves on boards including Gratifii and Design Milk Co and is active in the Australian Investment Council.
Corporate finance and investment banking veteran of over 25 years advising technology, media and telecommunications companies. Previously a Senior Partner at Deloitte Corporate Finance and a banker at NM Rothschild and Citi; chairs ezyCollect Holdings.
Retail, digital transformation, beauty and e-commerce executive with over 30 years of international experience, including senior CEO roles at Richemont businesses. He advises and co-invests with global PE and VC firms on high-growth consumer businesses.
Founder and Joint CEO of Ironbridge, having raised and invested its 2001 and 2006 funds, with prior operational experience at Wesfarmers. He currently serves as a director at Prospa Group and alternate director at Judo Bank.
Founding Partner of Gresham Private Equity and Ironbridge Capital with 25 years of private equity experience raising about $2.5bn across five funds. Former AVCAL chairman awarded an AO for services to financial services and philanthropy.
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAccounts receivable / payments software company
Pet care marketplace (ASX: MPA)
Marketplace platform technology company
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Bombora invest at?
- Bombora invests at the Seed, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Bombora focus on?
- Bombora focuses on Consumer, E-commerce, Fintech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech.
- Where is Bombora located?
- Bombora is headquartered in Sydney, AU.
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