Investment in Strategic Growth by Viridian Financial secured from TA Associates
In a strategic move to bolster its position in the Australian financial services sector, Viridian Financial Group has announced a significant investment by TA Associates, a leading global investor in the financial services industry. The partnership aims to drive growth, expand capabilities, and enhance integrated service offerings for Viridian Financial Group, ultimately fueling client success.
With approximately $16 billion in funds under management, Viridian Financial Group is one of Australia's leading diversified financial services businesses. The firm provides wealth advice, investment solutions, and mortgage broking services to over 15,000 clients. Its three specialized business divisions - Viridian Advisory, Infinity Capital Solutions, and Smartmove Lending - will all benefit from the investment.
TA Associates, renowned for its extensive experience in scaling businesses, will bring invaluable insights to Viridian Financial Group's vision. The investment will help expand capabilities across the three divisions, enhancing service offerings, and improving client outcomes by leveraging TA Associates’ global resources and strategic experience.
Edward Sippel, head of TA Associates Asia Pacific Ltd., and a Managing Director at TA, will join the Viridian Financial Group Board of Directors, alongside Lily Xu, Senior Vice President at TA. This collaboration is expected to drive significant synergies by combining the strengths of both companies, reinforcing Viridian's client-centric philosophy and innovative business model.
James Joughin, Chair at Viridian, expressed confidence that the partnership with TA Associates will create significant value for shareholders and drive future profitability. The investment is underpinned by Australia's mandated savings environment and growing demand for advice.
TA's focus is first and foremost on client outcomes and alignment with advisors, which aligns with Viridian Financial Group's commitment. The investment in Viridian Financial Group has been approved by its founders, Board of Directors, and senior management team.
Founded in 2015, Viridian Financial Group has rapidly grown to become one of Australia's largest practices. Based in Melbourne, the firm has made over 30 investments in wealth management and asset management companies globally, further solidifying TA Associates' position as a leading global investor in the financial services sector.
This strategic partnership is intended to accelerate Viridian’s next phase of growth by capitalizing on both firms' complementary strengths. By incorporating international best practices into Viridian Financial Group's business, the partnership aims to deliver ongoing value to clients and stakeholders. The investment provides a significant opportunity for Viridian Financial Group to scale its platform both organically and through strategic acquisitions.
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- The substantial investment by TA Associates, a prominent global investor in the financial services industry, will bolster Viridian Financial Group's business, enabling it to expand its capabilities across its three divisions: Viridian Advisory, Infinity Capital Solutions, and Smartmove Lending.
- This strategic partnership between Viridian Financial Group and TA Associates is aimed at driving growth, reinforcing Viridian's client-centric philosophy, and delivering ongoing value to clients, shareholders, and stakeholders, by leveraging TA Associates' global resources and strategic experience in business investing and finance.
