Transactions
Advised Light Warrior on its strategic investment in Sydney-based wellness brand The Beauty Chef. This transaction highlight’s Kain’s expertise in advising on complex investments across the wellness and consumer sectors, helping clients execute their growth strategies both locally and internationally.
Advised Maxwell Wines on its strategic acquisition of the McLaren Vale produced Fox Creek Wines brand. The acquisition secures local ownership of the Fox Creek Wines brand, which has held an important place in South Australian winemaking history and achieved recognition through its inclusion in Langton’s prestigious Top 100 wines list. The acquisition not only represents an expansion of the Maxwell Wines business but provides longevity for the historical identity of Fox Creek Wines and its foothold in the regional community.
Advised award-winning Australian MedTech company Planet Innovation Holdings Ltd on its strategic partnership with Meiban Group, including the sale of a 19.9% equity stake to the global manufacturing leader. The alliance creates a comprehensive Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) platform serving the MedTech industry from initial concept through to large-scale production.
The strategic alliance transaction establishes a seamless pathway for MedTech clients, enabling them to leverage Planet Innovation’s innovation, design, and early-stage manufacturing capabilities in Australia and the United States before transitioning to Meiban’s advanced, automated mass-manufacturing operations across Southeast Asia.
Planet Innovation, established in 2009, has built a reputation as a leading MedTech innovator with over 300 professionals specialising in healthcare solutions, advanced engineering, and commercial strategy. Beyond product design and engineering, the company operates flexible manufacturing facilities designed to support early market entry and validation.
Advised Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed US entity, on its strategic acquisition of Alloy Steel Australia through a two-stage transaction. The firm guided Lincoln Electric through its initial purchase of a 35% equity stake, which completed in April 2025, followed by the acquisition of the remaining 65% interest to achieve full ownership in July 2025.
Lincoln Electric is a global leader in advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, and plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment. With operations spanning 20 countries and a market capitalization of US$13 billion, the company is recognized as a world-class manufacturer in the engineering and design of welding and cutting technologies.
This acquisition significantly strengthens Lincoln Electric’s market position in the maintenance and repair sector throughout Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region, complementing its existing global footprint and expanding its service capabilities in critical mining markets.
Advised Pinnacle Travel Group on its strategic acquisition of The Great Escape Charter Company – a transaction that will strengthen Western Australia’s premium tourism landscape. The deal exemplifies the kind of strategic consolidation we’re seeing across Australia’s tourism sector, where established operators are joining forces to enhance their market position while preserving their unique brand identities and operational excellence.
Advised electrical services provider the Vertex Group on its sale to Tasmea Limited (ASX: TEA). Tasmea completed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of the issued capital in the Vertex Group, comprising Vertex Power & Process Pty Ltd (Vertex) and VTX Group Services Pty Ltd (VTX). Vertex specialises in high voltage services to utilities, mining, and renewables clients across regional and remote areas of Western NSW, Victoria, and South Australia. The business supports long-term electricity transmission, mining and renewable energy clients. VTX provides end-to-end pumping and portable power solutions to the mining, agriculture, industrial, and local council sectors across Western NSW, Victoria, and South Australia.
Advised Nash Capital Growth Fund I, LP in connection with its cornerstone investment in Clear21, an AI powered software company transforming the smash repair industry. The strategic investment represents Nash Capital’s second deployment from its inaugural $80 million growth fund and will assist Clear21’s expansion into the UK. Clear21’s flagship iBodyshop platform revolutionises repair yard operations by automating quoting, scheduling, and parts procurement processes. The investment demonstrates Nash Capital’s expertise in identifying technology platforms that digitise established industries with significant operational transformation potential.
Advised Journey Beyond in relation to the launch of Monarto Safari Resort—Australia’s largest destination hotel located in the heart of South Australia’s Murraylands. As the country’s leading experiential tourism operator, Journey Beyond continues to redefine Australian hospitality with this groundbreaking addition to their national portfolio of iconic brands and destinations. The unique multimillion-dollar resort features 78 guest rooms, a world-class day spa, conference and function spaces, restaurant, bar and two swimming pools, with 20 luxury tents also in development as part of the luxury Safari Lodge.
Advised Amber Electric on their $45 million funding round led by ETF Partners, with participation from Square Peg, Gentrack, Rubio Impact Ventures, and Breakthrough Victoria. Amber Electric is helping accelerate Australia’s shift to 100% renewables, giving customers access to real-time wholesale electricity prices and the ability to shift usage to when power is cheaper and greener. The firm is also developing vehicle-to-grid capability that will enable customers to sell energy from their EVs back to the grid. The capital raise will accelerate the firm’s global expansion, building on partnerships with major UK utilities E.ON and Ecotricity.
Advised the Australian restaurant technology platform EatClub on its latest significant funding round that will support its expansion into the UK market. The round was led by Melbourne-based venture capital firm Co:Act Capital, alongside other notable backers, reflecting strong momentum behind the company’s innovative approach to dining demand.
Advised York St Brands on its latest funding round. This investment round was led by investment manager iPartners and will support the growth of the groups’ brand portfolio together with its expansion into the UK market. York St Brands was established by the merger of BOOST LAB and tbh Skincare. Its portfolio currently includes acne-focused tbh Skincare and science-backed serum brand BOOST LAB.
Advised MyVenue, a worldwide leader in event venue point-of-sale technology, on their strategic and investment partnership with Greater Sum Ventures (‘GSV’), a SaaS growth specialist family office. Founded in 2020, MyVenue powers billions of dollars in credit card transactions annually at 190+ of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment venues, including Dodger Stadium, Little Caesars Arena, Hard Rock Stadium, and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, host venue of the 2028 Olympics.