What we do
Envest is a private, entrepreneurial, equity investment business that focuses on investing and supporting insurance and financial services businesses. We do this by acquiring equity in businesses we believe in and supporting those businesses to achieve their growth objectives.
We are constantly on the lookout for merger and acquisition opportunities, as well as seeking young entrepreneurs willing to back themselves and their business. We have a great track record of incubating start-ups, often by giving individuals the confidence to create their own business.
Why join the Envest Ecosystem?
Envest knows the finance and insurance industry intimately. We believe in the ability of our businesses to drive growth and profitability, and we provide them with back of house support and access to a network of complementary business opportunities.
Insurance Brokers
We invest in brokers that align with the Envest national broker network – Aviso Group.
Brokers
Through this network we create scale and efficiencies that support our brokers to grow and deliver best in class service.
Underwriting Agencies
Envest currently has eleven agencies servicing niche market segments.
Agencies
Our underwriting businesses provide unique products at a low cost with mass distribution via our cutting edge technology platforms.
Insurance Related
We invest in businesses providing products and services that add value and support our brokers and agencies.
Associated
We currently invest in various insurance related businesses, including premium funding, life and financial planning, claims management and insurance technology businesses.
Our Partner Promise
To assist in identifying growth opportunities through merger and acquisition activity;
To provide a strong balance sheet to support investment partners with growth opportunities; and
To provide vendor finance or assistance with arranging finance and structuring.
Envest has a reputation for backing entrepreneurs into their own businesses and providing them with significant capital and key back office support with the aim to:
To achieve this we provide financial, advisory and legal support including;
Start-up accounting and compliance support
Ongoing board reporting & budgeting
Tax and structuring assistance
Mergers and acquisitions support
Due Diligence, valuation and business plans
Legal counsel
Contracts, licensing, compliance, governance
Envest Board
Barry has been the Managing Director of Fitzpatrick Insurance Brokers for over 25 years and is currently Envest Chairman.
Brad is Founder & Chairman of Badger International with more than 25 years’ experience in running an international insurance and investment firm.
Richard is Founder and CEO of Hollard Insurance Australia, Co-Founder of Greenstone and a former President of the Insurance Council of Australia
Colin is Co-Founder and Managing Director Blue Zebra Insurance. Hew as formerly COO of QBE Insurance, a former Director & President of Insurance Council of Australia and former Director of ANZIIF.
Rob is an equity partner and represents Envest as a non-executive director on a number of investment partner boards.
Greg is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Envest. He has more than 20 years of experience in the industry and is a director on a number of investment partner boards.
Richard Turner is the Head of Principal Investments for Macquarie Capital in Australia and New Zealand. He is active in a number of investments including his role as Chairman of Claim Central Consolidated.
Macquarie Capital is a strategic investor and finance partner for the Envest group.
Management Team
The Envest head office is based in Brisbane with extended offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle and Canberra.
As the Managing Director of Envest, I am responsible for delivering partner and Envest strategic objectives.
My role is to deliver new opportunities, manage expectations and key stakeholders; and partner with the board to support and improve the businesses in our portfolio.
I provide support to the MD and the Board in the delivery of strategy and ensure best practice governance is embedded in the business.
With a diverse background across listed, private equity backed and privately owned companies, I develop strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and bring extensive deal structuring and transaction execution experience to the team.
Richard is an equity partner and Chief Commercial Officer with responsibilities for Envest’s agency strategy, execution and operational efficiency. Richard has been involved in the insurance industry for over 20 years and was formerly Chief Executive Officer of Hollard Commercial Insurance (HCi) and Hollard Board member. Richard has significant board, business and industry experience adds tremendous value to Envest and our investment partners.
As CEO of Aviso Group, I am responsible for delivering Envest’s Insurance Broker Strategy, while working with Envest Management Team on the broader Envest Strategy.
My role is to execute on the Key Priorities and Objectives for the Group, working with each of our broker businesses on increasing returns, as well as assisting with new opportunities in the intermediary market.
Strategic Partners
Envest and our partners rely on a range of strategic partners that have experience and expertise that we collectively don’t have. We are proud to be associated with the following businesses that help us all deliver on our goals and aspirations. We appreciate their ongoing commitment and support.
Equity Partners
Our equity partners are an exclusive group of individuals who have invested private funds into Envest, to invest in growth businesses in the insurance and finance sector. Our investors have a strong understanding of the industry and extensive business experience. As a result, the Envest portfolio has experienced tremendous growth in the past five years and we continue to see opportunities to expand our success in the Australian market.
We have recently partnered with Macquarie Capital, a global financial services organisation with Australian heritage, to accelerate our growth. Macquarie joined the shareholder register in October 2020. To date, Envest has provided exceptional returns well above industry standards to our equity partners.
If you are interested in investing in Envest, please contact Gregory Mullins for a private and confidential discussion.
Get in touch
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