Raye Newman — Direct Business Buyer

Direct Buyer — Australian Businesses

Thinking about what happens
after you step back?

I’m a direct buyer of established Australian businesses — not a broker, not a fund. If you’re considering retirement or succession, I’m happy to have a confidential conversation. No pressure, no obligation.

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Raye Newman

“You’ve spent years building something real. My job is to make sure it keeps going.”

Not a broker. Direct buyer only.
Confidential by default. NDA available.
Staff and customers protected.
Based in Brisbane, Australia.

Systems thinking.
Steady hands.

I’m a civil engineer by trade — I spend my days assessing risk, planning long-term, and making sure complex systems keep running. I bring that same approach to acquiring businesses.

I’m not looking for a quick flip. I’m looking for something worth holding. A business with a real reputation, a good team, and an owner who wants to know it’s in safe hands.

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Engineering Background Civil engineering — trained to evaluate risk and think in decades, not quarters.
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Long-Term Owner I’m acquiring to hold and grow — not to restructure, strip assets, or resell.
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Brisbane Based Primarily focused on Australian businesses. Happy to travel for the right fit.
“You’ve spent years building something real. My job is to make sure it keeps going — not strip it down or flip it.”
— Raye Newman

Established businesses with a track record.

I’m looking for solid, boring, cash-flowing businesses. Not startups, not turnarounds. If you’ve been around long enough to have loyal customers and staff who know what they’re doing, I want to hear from you.

5+ Years Trading

Proven track record. Not a startup or early-stage venture. You’ve already done the hard part.

Cash Flow Positive

Profitable and self-sustaining. I’m looking for a business that pays for itself — not one that needs rescuing.

Good Team in Place

The business can run without you present every day. Ideally staff who’ve been around a few years and know what they’re doing.

Real Reputation

Your customers come back. Your name means something locally. Word-of-mouth still counts for something in your industry.

Australian Operations

Primarily interested in Queensland and broader Australia. Open to discussion regardless of location.

$500K–$10M Revenue

Focused on small-to-mid sized businesses where the owner is typically involved in the sale directly — no intermediaries needed.

Simple. Respectful. No surprises.

I keep the process straightforward — no confusing stages, no time-wasting. Here’s what to expect from first contact to handover.

1

First Chat

Phone, coffee, or email — whatever suits you. No fees, no obligation.

2

Check Fit

We talk timing, goals, and sign an NDA if you’d like before any financials are shared.

3

Indicative Offer

I’ll give you a clear ballpark figure and possible deal structure — no vague answers.

4

Due Diligence

We work through the details together — properly, transparently, and without drama.

5

Handover

A fair agreement and a transition plan that works for you, your staff, and your customers.

Confidential from
the first conversation.

I understand that exploring a sale is a sensitive decision. The last thing you need is staff or competitors finding out before you’re ready. I take that seriously.

Not ready to share details yet?

That’s completely fine. A first conversation doesn’t require you to share anything you’re not comfortable with. I’m happy to simply answer questions about my process and who I am before anything else.

If it helps, we can start with a brief call — no paperwork, no pressure.

NDA available on request

Let’s have a conversation.

If you’re thinking about selling — even just exploring the idea — I’d be glad to hear from you. Fill in the form below and I’ll be in touch.

I’ll respond as soon as I can.
Your details are kept confidential.