An independent boutique Investment Bank in Perth
What We Do
Pique Capital works closely with family offices and private equity funds to identify and create value from strong investment cases in stranded and under-appreciated assets, predominantly in the energy, mining and agricultural sectors. Such assets may present distressed private equity strategies or simply represent considerable opportunity in the right hands.
Pique Capital works in tandem with Pique Partners to deliver an experienced management team with a value-accretive corporate strategy to drive the organisation’s success.
Transactions between $10m and $100m involving unlisted private assets are our specialty, although we do consider larger and public assets on a case-by-case basis.
Corporate Advisory &
Equity Capital Markets
Corporate Finance &
Strategic Advisory
Mergers & Acquisitions
Pique provides the full spectrum of transaction and corporate advisory services, from business and project valuation through to targeted investor engagement and capital raising. Pique predominantly acts in the unlisted space, however, advisory support for Initial Public Offerings and associated listed services are also offered.
Pique works closely with clients to fully understand their industry and business context before designing a bespoke corporate finance strategy for execution. From capital structure optimisation to development of full financial modelling with scenario analysis and sensitivity testing, it pays to have Pique in your corner.
Pique understands the investor mindset because we often co-invest with our clients. Sharing risk and aligning interests leads to better outcomes in mergers, acquisitions and strategic divestment. Providing end-to-end process management of the highest calibre, Pique seeks to maximise value and opportunity.
Who We Are
Pique Capital is a Director-only business, ensuring that clients receive unparalleled service from our team, who are uniquely focused on achieving the very best results.
Director
Ben Small
Formerly an Australian Senator for the State of Western Australia, Ben has worked across the shipping and energy industries in a variety of global companies, including accountability for the upstream marine portfolio for Australia’s largest energy company, Woodside Energy Ltd. Responsible for the safe, reliable and cost-efficient execution of marine operations across Woodside’s global value chain, Ben was directly accountable for annual expenditure of more than $150 million and the leadership of more than 300 staff and contractors.
Ben holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Tasmania and a Master of Business Administration (Innovation & Leadership) from the University of Canberra. Ben has co-founded two hospitality businesses, being most proud to have established a 300-seat tavern that was the very first hospitality venue in Western Australia to go cashless in 2018, whilst showcasing only local produce. Ben is also a member of the Leeuwin Ocean Foundation’s Board of Governors, a trusted not-for-profit organisation dedicated to youth development and leadership training delivered through programs onboard a square-rigged tall ship.
Director
Christian Ainsworth
Christian is an experienced corporate financial practitioner with a demonstrated ability to work with organisations at all stages of their lifecycle. An experienced turnaround practitioner, Christian has advised stakeholders with the successful planning and implementation of the entry and exit from formal insolvency processes in Australia. This skillset has seen Christian advise organisations which have successfully exited both liquidation and voluntary administration by the appropriate mechanisms. He is a Chartered Accountant with significant experience working with clients operating within the mining and agriculture sectors in Australia.
Christian is a Fellow of the Tax Institute and has advised on taxation implications of transactions including, inter alia, tradesales, mergers, acquisitions and deeds of company arrangement.
An effective communicator, Christian has led a team of up to 40 staff across two locations, delivering high-stakes engagements nationally. Christian has advised clients both domestically and internationally on taxation, transactional and turnaround matters. A natural leader of people, Christian has played an active role in corporate transformation activities at both board and management levels.
Director
Simon Ainsworth
Simon joins Pique Partners with 15 years of professional experience in contracting, procurement and commercial roles across Australia's Resource and Energy industries, within both operations and project environments.
Holding a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Western Australia, Simon has demonstrated expertise in conceiving and implementing commercial strategies after considering internal and external conditions.
Simon has led activities within multiple organisational transformation programs and possesses excellent supplier relationship and negotiation skills.