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Billionaire Smorgon family-backed PE shop deploys $40m in M&A trifecta

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 08, 2026 • 03:31 AM
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Newbie PE firm Partnership Capital – which is backed by the wealthy Victor Smorgon Group – has had a busy first year on the block.

Billionaire Smorgon family-backed PE shop deploys $40m in M&A trifecta

One of the newest entrants in Australia’s private equity scene, Partnership Capital, has had a busy first year, deploying $40 million in equity across its first three deals, with the latest set to be completed this month.

The firm was founded in late 2025 by former Moelis Australia founding partner Steven Katz and Darren Smorgon, of the billionaire Smorgon family , who cut his teeth during 16 years at CPE Capital (née CHAMP Private Equity).

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