Pemba Capital Partners Pty Ltd.

Managing Director with over two decades of private and public markets experience, having led ASX IPOs such as MYOB, ELMO and ReadyTech and software investments including Oolio and RxPx. Fellow of CPA with a Bachelor of Economics.

Managing Director who joined Pemba in 2005 and co-led the 2009 spin-out of the fund and subsequent fundraises. Previously Managing Director of Smedvig Capital and co-founder of SB Capital Partners; holds economics degrees from Cambridge University.

Managing Director who leads the Transact team, with over 11 years of private equity and investment banking experience. Joined from Morgan Stanley; Chartered Financial Analyst with a Bachelor of Commerce.

Managing Director with over 20 years of private equity and advisory experience who has led investments including ReadyTech, Marque Group and Open Office. Previously at Sovereign Capital, Macquarie Bank and Deloitte; CFA charterholder with degrees from FINSIA and LSE.

Partner leading the Accelerate team, helping partner companies grow through organic initiatives and acquisitions. Previously at Enero Group and Bain & Company; MBA from London Business School.

Partner leading the Business Services sector team, with over 15 years of private equity and investment banking experience. Previously at Limerston Capital, PFM Cornerstone and Deutsche Bank; MBA from London Business School.

Matthew Swanson founded Ridgewood Infrastructure and serves as Executive Chairman and Senior Managing Director of Ridgewood Energy. He first joined the Ridgewood Companies in 2002 and returned full time in 2007, bringing over a decade of investment and leadership experience. He holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School, an A.B. in economics from Harvard University, and an LL.M. in commercial law from the University of Cambridge, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.

Roger Strauch is a principal of The Roda Group, which he built alongside longtime partner Dan Miller over a 45-year friendship and business partnership.

Director in the Transact team focused on software, with over seven years of PE and banking experience. Joined from RBC Capital Markets and has worked on investments including Aurizn, Droppoint and SKUTOPIA; law and business degrees from UTS.

Associate Director in the Transact team focused on healthcare and education, with over 10 years of PE and investment banking experience. Previously at Inflexion and Goldman Sachs; law and commerce degrees from UNSW.

Associate Director in the Transact team focused on non-bank financial services. Previously at Brookfield Asset Management in London and Strategy& in Sydney; commerce and law degrees from UNSW and an MBA from London Business School.

Sell-side advisory specialist and founder of Cardinal Mark. A 30-year investment banker including 10 years as a Managing Director at Bank of America; economics and law degrees from the University of Sydney.

Accelerate team member supporting partner companies with growth initiatives, buy-and-build strategies and exit preparations. Previously worked in global pharmaceutical manufacturing; biotechnology honours degree and applied finance qualifications from UTS and Macquarie.

Accelerate team member supporting partner companies with organic and inorganic growth. Previously spent five years at PwC in mergers & acquisitions and corporate value advisory; science and agribusiness degree from the University of Sydney.

Technology and systems specialist advisor to Pemba with over two decades of experience, including CTO roles at foundU and SuperConcepts and R&D Director at TechnologyOne. Currently COO and co-investor at SuperConcepts; IT degree from QUT.

Accelerate team member supporting partner companies across healthcare and technology. Background in sustainable finance including UBS Asset Management in London; joined via Pemba's internship program with a commerce degree from the University of Melbourne.

Pemba's Financial Controller responsible for financial operations, reporting and compliance, with over 15 years of finance, risk and audit experience. Previously a Director at KPMG and at Triodos Investment Management; Chartered Accountant with a business degree from UTS.

Technology growth and go-to-market strategy advisor who collaborates with private equity funds and portfolio companies to accelerate growth and unlock value, with a long-standing relationship with Pemba.

High-performance coach at Pemba with over 25 years of experience in leadership, business, entrepreneurship and coaching, delivering programs in leadership development, high-performing teams and career transition.

Leads investment origination across healthcare and education verticals. Formerly Senior M&A Lead at Una Brands in Singapore and previously at Heidrick & Struggles and Johnson Partners; Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW.

Leads origination across the technology and software vertical. Previously in the origination team at Hg Capital in London and began her career at AlphaSights; BA from the University of Exeter.

Executive Assistant at Pemba with experience across SMEs in operations, hospitality, event management, sales, marketing and administration. Arts degree from the University of Sydney and MBA candidate at AGSM.

Accelerate team member focused on defence and technology sectors, with over 20 years of executive leadership experience including scaling Advanced Navigation. Aerospace engineer by training with a degree from the University of Adelaide.

Marketing Associate on Pemba's Facilitate team supporting social media, pitchbooks, events and communications. Previously at Janus Henderson Investors Australia; design degree from Western Sydney University.

Investment Manager in the Transact team focused on business services and software. Joined from Kester Capital and qualified as a chartered accountant at KPMG; economics degree from Durham University.

Analyst in the Transact team focused on software. Former Pemba intern who also worked at J.P. Morgan's investment banking division; Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW with an exchange at Wharton.

Operational transformation advisor with experience in private equity-backed businesses, leading carve-outs, integrations and 100-day plans across FMCG, manufacturing, telecommunications and financial services in CFO and senior leadership roles.

Pricing and monetisation strategy specialist experienced across oil, catering, aviation, travel and internet sectors. Former GM of Pricing at a SaaS company and author of a book on value-based pricing; degrees from Deakin, Monash and the University of West London.

Accelerate team member supporting partner companies with growth, buy-and-build strategies and exit preparations. Over 13 years in finance including 10 years as a Director at PwC UK and Australia; Chartered Accountant.

Executive Assistant at Pemba with a background in business management and operations in real estate, plus a foundation in healthcare and a nursing degree.

Associate in the Transact team focused on business services and specialist IT services. Joined Pemba through its internship program; business and finance honours degrees from UTS.

Works in Pemba's Origination team sourcing opportunities in business and financial services. Previously an associate at a multi-family office advisory firm and started his career at PwC; Bachelor of Commerce from Bond University.

Transact team member with 10 years of PE, venture capital and corporate finance experience. Previously at a London multi-family office and PwC Australia; MBA from Oxford and Chartered Accountant.

Cybersecurity advisor and CISO with over 25 years of experience, including more than a decade as CISO for Mimecast, now consulting on cybersecurity strategy, governance and risk maturity for organisations.

Analyst in the Transact team focused on non-bank financial services. Previously at KPMG New Zealand's Corporate Finance team; degrees from the University of Auckland.

Member of the Originate team focused on healthcare and education opportunities. Previously worked in legal practice at a national commercial law firm; admitted as a lawyer in NSW with a law degree from UTS.

Accelerate team member supporting partner companies from acquisition to exit with value creation plans. Nearly 20 years of experience spanning engineering, consulting and private equity as an operating partner; Chartered Mechanical Engineer.

Growth advisor and executive leader who has scaled sales, customer success and marketing teams in venture-backed companies globally. Former CRO at a global SaaS business, advising across SaaS, ecommerce and AI sectors.

Brand, marketing and communications strategist with more than 20 years of experience across B2B and B2C brands, advising organisations on brand structure, purpose and integrated communications across sectors including technology, energy and government.

Investment Manager in the Transact team focused on software. Previously at Moelis & Company in Sydney; law and commerce degrees from the University of Sydney.

Manages Pemba's investor relations, ESG initiatives and marketing. Experience spans project management, IT and hospitality management with employers including ACP and KPMG; marketing and media communications qualifications from Deakin and Charles Sturt University.

Oversees compliance, HR and financial management with over 30 years of experience across investment banking, funds management, healthcare and venture capital. Previously held roles at Macquarie Bank, BCG, UBS Asset Management and the Sydney Futures Exchange.

AI innovation and transformation executive. Most recently General Manager of Enterprise Innovation at Transurban and formerly Co-CEO of Premonition, Head of Corporate Innovation at Bain & Company and Innovation Partner/CTO at Australia Post.

Human capital advisor with over 30 years of leadership and consulting experience across executive search, coaching and organisational consulting. Spent 25 years at Korn Ferry, retiring as ANZ Managing Director in 2024; Executive MBA from AGSM.

Associate in the Transact team. Previously at Macquarie Capital advising on public, private and cross-border transactions; law and commerce degrees from UNSW.

Jimmy Yandoli is an Operations Specialist at Expa, an early-stage venture studio and fund. He previously handled operations for Broadway musicals and national tours, including Les Misérables, The Sound of Music, The Last Ship, and Mamma Mia!, working with organizations such as Pemberley Productions and Stuart Thompson Productions. He continues to take on occasional theatre projects.