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Investor | Business Builder | IT-Enabled SME Acquisition Specialist

Rajesh Parikh

Investor|Business Builder|IT-Enabled SME Acquisition Specialist

I acquire and grow small-to-medium businesses across Australia. My approach blends strong operational strategy with modern systems and technology to create scalable, efficient, and high-performing companies.

Acquisition philosophy

  • Strong fundamentals
  • Smart systems
  • Long-term value
15+
Years in enterprise technology
AU
Acquiring across Australia
$500k–$5M
Ideal business revenue
SME
Cross-industry focus
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About Me

Portrait of Rajesh Parikh
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I’m an Australian-based investor and business builder focused on acquiring stable, systemised SMEs across a wide range of industries. With more than 15 years of experience in enterprise technology, I bring a unique advantage to every business I acquire: the ability to modernise operations, streamline workflows, and scale using smart systems.

My investment philosophy is simple — find good businesses with strong fundamentals, improve them with better processes and technology, and grow them into high-performing, management-run companies.

I invest in businesses across trades, logistics, services, retail, digital, manufacturing, and IT — any business where operational excellence and modernisation can unlock real value.

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What I Do

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SME Business Acquisition & Growth

I acquire small-to-medium businesses that have:

  • Repeatable operations
  • Strong customer demand
  • Capable staff
  • Potential to run under management
  • Opportunities for efficiency or systemisation

Industries I work with include:

  • Trades & services
  • Logistics & transport
  • Cleaning & maintenance
  • Retail & e-commerce
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional services
  • Healthcare support
  • Education services
  • IT & digital agencies
  • SaaS and subscription businesses
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IT-Enabled Business Modernisation

My technical background allows me to transform businesses through:

  • Workflow automation
  • Cloud migration
  • Cybersecurity uplift
  • System optimisation
  • Digital transformation
  • Operational efficiency improvements
  • Cost reduction through smart technology
  • Scalable digital processes

This is my competitive advantage — I don’t just buy businesses, I improve them.

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Property Investment & Portfolio Growth

I manage a multi-property portfolio across Australia, focusing on:

  • High-yield regional markets
  • Long-term capital growth
  • Strategic debt structuring
  • Cashflow optimisation
  • Value-add opportunities

03 / Vision

To build a portfolio of high-performing, technology-enabled businesses that operate efficiently, deliver exceptional customer outcomes, and create long-term value.

I believe the strongest businesses combine smart operations + smart systems + smart leadership.

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My Strengths

  • 01Strategic SME acquisition
  • 02Operational optimisation
  • 03IT-enabled business transformation
  • 04Strong financial and analytical skills
  • 05Long-term planning and disciplined execution
  • 06Negotiation and stakeholder management
  • 07Proven track record in complex project delivery
  • 08Ability to scale businesses under management
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Portfolio Showcase

A snapshot of the investments and projects that reflect my approach to building strong, scalable businesses.

Business & Technology Projects

Founder

An AI-powered maths and English tutor for students aged 9–15, founded by Rajesh Parikh.

A receipt and tax deduction app for sole traders and tradies, founded by Rajesh Parikh.

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SME Acquisition (Active Search)

Active search

Targeting businesses with:

  • Strong fundamentals
  • Repeatable processes
  • Capable teams
  • Opportunities for systemisation
  • Potential to run under management
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Operational Modernisation

Approach

Applying technology and process improvements to:

  • Reduce inefficiencies
  • Improve customer experience
  • Strengthen management
  • Increase profitability
  • Scale operations
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Future IT-Enabled Business Build

Exploring

Exploring opportunities in:

  • Managed IT services
  • Automation tools
  • SaaS platforms
  • Digital agencies
  • Workflow optimisation businesses
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Property Portfolio

Portfolio

A diversified portfolio across Queensland, Western Australia, and Victoria, focused on yield, growth, and long-term value.

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Business Acquisition Criteria

Deal Mastery Approach

My acquisition strategy is inspired by Aaron Sansoni’s Deal Mastery — a structured, disciplined approach to finding, analysing, structuring, and scaling businesses.

Acquisition Philosophy

I acquire businesses that are:

  • Owner-operated but capable of running under management
  • Operationally stable
  • Systemised or able to be systemised
  • Not dependent on the founder’s personal skill
  • Suitable for modernisation and efficiency improvements

Core Criteria

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Business Type

Industries considered:

  • Trades & services
  • Logistics & transport
  • Cleaning & maintenance
  • Retail & e-commerce
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional services
  • Healthcare support
  • Education
  • IT services
  • Digital agencies
  • SaaS businesses
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Financial Profile

Ideal businesses have:

  • Revenue: $500k – $5M
  • Positive cashflow
  • Consistent performance
  • Strong customer retention
  • Low customer concentration
03

Operational Profile

I look for businesses with:

  • Documented processes
  • Stable staff
  • A manager or team capable of running operations
  • Opportunities for automation or system improvement
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Deal Structure Flexibility

Aligned with Deal Mastery, I explore:

  • Vendor finance
  • Earn-outs
  • Deferred payments
  • Performance-based structures
  • Partial acquisitions
  • Creative financing
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Value-Add Opportunities

I specialise in improving businesses through:

  • Technology upgrades
  • Automation
  • Cloud migration
  • Workflow optimisation
  • Cost reduction
  • Process standardisation
  • Digital marketing improvements
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Work With Me

I collaborate with:

  • 01Business owners seeking a strategic exit
  • 02Founders wanting a partner to scale
  • 03Brokers representing stable SMEs
  • 04Investors exploring co-acquisition opportunities
  • 05Operators looking for management-run business models

If you’re a business owner looking for a strategic exit or partnership, I’d love to connect and explore what we can build together.

Meet Rajesh

My background is in enterprise technology, solving complex challenges and building reliable systems. I bring that experience to acquiring and growing established businesses across Australia. I look for strong foundations and capable teams, then use automation, cloud technology and operational improvements to help them scale. If you’re a business owner considering a sale or a partnership, I’d welcome a conversation.

Rajesh Parikh · Introduction
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Let’s connect

If you’re a business owner looking for a strategic exit or partnership, I’d love to connect and explore what we can build together.