For Investors
Growing Businesses. Beyond Investment.
Aureum Partners acquires controlling stakes in profitable, cash-generative Malaysian SMEs — transforming them into professionally managed market leaders.
Market Opportunity
Malaysia's Limited Buyout Activity Creates a Clear Structural Gap
Malaysia's SME landscape is undergoing generational transition — but succession gaps and leadership shortages create a clear opening for operator-led buyouts. Only approximately 3% of PE investment in Malaysia involves buyout transactions.
of Malaysia's GDP contributed by SMEs
of total employment from SMEs
of PE investment in buyout transactions
target deal size sweet spot
Investment Focus
Disciplined Buyout Strategy
Geographic Focus
Primarily Malaysia — targeting SMEs with headquarters, management, and core value-creation activities based locally.
Sector Focus
Consumer and business services, professional services, education, technology — sectors with proven recurring demand, healthy margins, and stable growth.
Stage & Profile
Proven profitability, positive cash flows, loyal customer base. Revenue: RM 10–30M / EBITDA: RM 3–5M. At least 3 years of stable operations with clear scalability levers.
Ownership & Governance
Majority stakes (≥50%) with governance rights. Active participation in strategic and operational decisions. Holding period of 3–5 years.
Value Creation
4-Pillar Value Creation Framework
Once we secure control and appoint a dedicated CEO, we activate a structured transformation playbook designed to rapidly stabilise operations, unlock growth, and build institutional capabilities.
Business Model & Market Assessment
- Assess scalability, sustainability, and margin structure
- Identify core revenue drivers and competitive advantages
- Analyze market trends and expansion opportunities
Operational Excellence & Cost Efficiency
- Streamline workflows and SOPs
- Optimize procurement and cost structures
- Implement tech enablement and automation
Growth Strategy & Commercial Engine
- Develop actionable growth strategies with clear KPIs
- Product innovation and new channel launches
- Strengthen brand positioning and customer acquisition
Leadership, Governance & Risk Management
- Evaluate and strengthen leadership team
- Implement board structures and financial controls
- Define exit pathways with valuation metrics
The Aureum Advantage
What Sets Us Apart
Operator-Owner Model
We don't just acquire; we run and scale businesses by adopting a hands-on approach and stepping in as the next generation of owners.
Right-Sized, Underserved Segment
We specialize in the RM 10–30M SME buyout range — a segment too small for regional funds yet too complex for purely financial investors.
Value Creation Ecosystem
A full stack of internal and external execution capability — operational optimization, strategic repositioning, digital enablement, financial discipline, and legal support.
Interested in Co-Investing?
If you are a sophisticated investor — HNWI, family office, or venture fund — and are interested in learning more about our buyout strategy, we would welcome the conversation.