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Microequities Venture Capital Fund

Institutional investor

Sydney · Seed–Series A · 11 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Microequities is a specialised small-cap and microcap fund manager pursuing a patient, long-term value investing approach. The team applies a rigorous research process to identify profitable, undervalued growth businesses that meet demanding investment criteria set by its microcap specialist investment team. The principals and investment team are strongly aligned with clients, having co-invested over $60m across the firm's offerings. Funds are managed exclusively for wholesale and sophisticated investors as defined under the Australian Corporations Act 2001.

Invests inSaaSSector AgnosticAustraliaSydney

Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Sydney, AU
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2009

Team · 11 people

from the firm's website
Carlos Gil· CEO & Chief Investment Officer

Founder and CEO of Microequities with over 20 years in stockbroking, funds management and research, including senior roles in Europe. A lifelong Australian microcap investor, he is also a director of Smartpay Holdings.

Sam Gutman· Executive Director & Company Secretary

Brings business experience from a career in the IT industry and is a long-time personal microcap investor who shares the Microequities investment philosophy.

Alyson O’Mara· Client Relationship Manager

Has over 22 years of client service experience in financial services, previously at Australian Ethical and Pendal (BT Investment Management).

Andrew Ross· Portfolio Manager – Private Assets

Selects and manages investments for the Microequities Private Assets team and sits on its Investment Committee. Previously managed unlisted funds at Macquarie and served as Group GM of Tyres4U.

Declan McLenaghan· Investment Analyst

Provides research coverage on listed Australian microcap companies. Previously an analyst at Millinium Capital Managers and a CFA charterholder.

Dr. Alex Abrahams· Independent Non-Executive Director

Founder of ASX-listed Pacific Smiles Group and director/chair of several healthcare businesses. A value investor with long-term horizons who brings business development and commercial expertise to the board.

Gareth McKay· Finance Director

An experienced financial services account manager who spent over 10 years at Citco Fund Services Australia providing outsourced fund accounting and tax services.

Hong Zhe· Fund Accountant

Has over 10 years of financial services experience, previously at Citco Fund Services Singapore and Hwabao Trust Shanghai as a Net Asset Valuation Specialist.

Kenny Tam· Equity Analyst

Previously an analyst at Glennon Capital covering ASX-listed small caps. Holds finance/accounting and research degrees and is a CFA Level III holder.

Les Szekely· Non Executive Chairman

A former solicitor and commercial/revenue law lecturer who spent 20 years as a tax partner at Horwaths (later Deloitte). Since 2008 he has focused on angel VC investing and chairs the Investment Committee for the Microequities VC Fund.

Shuo Yang· Portfolio Manager

Responsible for identifying and researching undervalued microcap industrial companies, using a fundamental analysis approach. Holds a UNSW commerce/economics degree and is a CFA Level II holder.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Microequities Venture Capital Fund invest at?
Microequities Venture Capital Fund invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Microequities Venture Capital Fund focus on?
Microequities Venture Capital Fund focuses on SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Microequities Venture Capital Fund located?
Microequities Venture Capital Fund is headquartered in Sydney, AU.

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