After a volatile 2023, Australian mergers and acquisitions rebounded in 2024 and into 2025. Yet beneath the headline surge in deal values, the mid-market — transactions typically in the A$20m–A$500m range — has been slower to recover. Participants are contending with tighter diligence, shifting financing options, and the early impacts of a major regulatory reset.

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BlueMount Capital is pleased to announce it has joined M&A Worldwide’s growing international alliance.

M&A Worldwide has stated that BlueMount Capital’s inclusion marks a significant step in strengthening the alliance’s presence across the Asia-Pacific region and underscores its commitment to partnering with innovative, high-performing firms worldwide.

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BlueMount Capital, a leading capital markets firm, congratulates Hancock & Gore Limited (“H&G”, ASX: HNG) on the completion of the merger of Schoolblazer Limited with H&G’s Mountcastle Group.

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Project Core is a leading Southeast Asian provider of high-quality drilling services for the minerals, energy and civil sectors.

BlueMount (BlueMount Capital (Qld) Pty Ltd) is Project Core’s corporate advisor and has been assisting the company with its strategic focus, investor readiness, valuation, financial projections and investment structuring, due diligence and placement.

BlueMount has secured a US$10m facility to refinance existing facilities and fund further expansion of Project Core. The engagement has involved complex cross jurisdiction lending and security arrangements.

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When businesses approach us for advice regarding capital raising, we frequently find that companies start seeking help when they already have serious cash flow or working capital issues.

Working capital refers to the funds available to cover day-to-day operational expenses and short-term liabilities. If a company’s current assets (e.g. cash, accounts receivable, inventory) are not sufficient to cover its current liabilities (e.g. accounts payable, short-term debt), it may indicate a working capital problem.

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Great news for BlueMount Capital client Whisky Development Syndicate, with brands the Company holds recently winning some amazing awards for whisky.

“Hidden Lake Cask No. 195 has been awarded a Gold Medal at this year’s World Whiskies Awards and was one of only 5 Australian whiskies in its category to be awarded a Gold Medal amongst a huge number of entries.

“It is really exciting for Hidden Lake to have been awarded a Gold Medal at what is probably considered the most prestigious whisky awards ceremony in the world. Whilst this particular product is not part of the whisky stocks held by the Syndicate, it illustrates the ability of the Mighty Craft and Hidden Lake teams to bring amazing whisky expressions to life and have them recognised on a global scale” says Chris Malcolm (Founder of Hidden Lake and Director of the Whisky Development Syndicate).

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The Queensland office of capital markets group BlueMount Capital has appointed Ken Freer as Chief Operations Officer.

Speaking with BlueMount Capital Managing Director, Dr Mark Rainbird, about this appointment, Mark said, “We are looking to strengthen our executive management as we look to grow the business and our market presence. Our business is looking to invest in synergistic activities that support its core offering around capital markets corporate advisory and financing while supporting our clients and investors”. Continue reading →

Drilling Equipment Manufacturers Australia Pty Ltd (Drillman), a subsidiary of the M Group of Companies, corporate advisor BlueMount Capital (QLD) Pty Ltd (BlueMount Capital), securing capital to complete the Sandvik Exploration acquisition. Continue reading →

BlueMount Capital is pleased to advise that we have been appointed as Ozland Group Solution’s Corporate Advisor, assisting with executing their exciting growth and acquisition strategies. Continue reading →

Velocity Property Group’s (Velocity) corporate advisor BlueMount Capital (QLD) Pty Ltd (BlueMount) has assisted with the origination and investment structuring of the recent transaction by 360 Capital entities.

The transaction comprises multiple components, strategies and capital funding sources to reposition Velocity to become a high growth developer of predominantly owner occupier product in south-east Queensland. The transaction value exceeds $10m.

BlueMount’s Managing Director, Dr Mark Rainbird, states “I am delighted to announce that we have assisted with the structuring of the transaction to support Velocity and it’s growth via this cornerstone investment”.

BlueMount Capital worked closely to devise an investment banking initiative to re-capitlize for future growth while engaging discussions with global and local strategic institutional partners.

About Velocity Property Group

Velocity Property Group was established by Managing Director Brendon Ansell and listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX: VP7) in 2017. Velocity Property Group creates luxury, multi-unit developments in south-east Queensland that are specifically designed for the owner-occupier, empty-nester market and mixed use / commercial developments that enhance local communities.

About BlueMount Capital

BlueMount Capital is an Australia based investment firm and corporate finance group assisting and advising corporate clients on listing on the ASX, M&A, private placements, cross border transactions and the raising of capital from the equity and debt markets. For more information please email brisbane@bluemountcapital.com or phone +61 7 3160 2840.

Dr Mark Rainbird
Managing Director,
BlueMount Capital