PieLAB
Our purpose is to develop people and build great businesses.PieLAB
PieLAB Venture Partners are an industry specific venture capital fund (ESVCLP). The Real Estate Industry Venture Capital Fund 2016 (REIVCF16), invests in businesses that service the real estate industry taking advantage of Chris’ reputation and networks as a leading figure in the Australian Real Estate Industry. Our Investors are high net worth individuals, family offices as well as 40 + of the largest real estate groups in Australia. When assisting businesses in our portfolio with growth strategies, the missing piece of the puzzle isn’t always cash. Founders can leverage from PieLAB's entrepreneurial track-record and unsurpassed networks in the Australian Real Estate Industry. How we work: We work alongside our founders. We are not a takeover firm, nor are we an incubator. We’ve got skillsets such as marketing, strategy, finance, HR and management that we can bring to the table to help grow your pie. We've also got the single best network in the Australian Real Estate Industry, including our investor base who own 40 + of the largest real estate businesses in Australia. If there is a person or business in the Australian Real Estate Industry you want to get in front of, we can organize it, usually with one phone call. Collaboratively we’ve applied formulas that work to build strong foundations, great teams and high growth businesses that convert to become high value businesses. Let us support you to realise YOUR vision. see less
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3rd May, 2026
The Sale Is the Easy Part
You sign the documents on a Friday. Over the weekend, the relief of it hits you in waves — the years...
3rd May, 2026
Profitable Is Not the Same as Sellable
Most Australian SME owners assume that a profitable business is, by definition, a sellable one. Year...
3rd May, 2026
A Sale Process You Can Actually Plan Around
Most Australian business owners only sell once. Which means when you finally sit down and ask what t...
3rd May, 2026
Getting Ready to Sell Is Good Business, Full Stop
You’ve probably thought about it. Maybe you’ve had a conversation with your accountant, or someone i...
3rd May, 2026
The Multiple Is Not a Mystery
You ask the question every owner eventually asks: “What’s my business worth?” And the answer comes b...
3rd May, 2026
Worrying About Your Team Is the Right Worry
There is a moment, usually somewhere in the middle of a quiet weekend, when the thing that has been ...
3rd May, 2026
Due Diligence Is a Second Full-Time Job
The heads of agreement are signed, the celebratory dinner has happened, and on Monday morning the fi...
15th April, 2026
Debt Financing: Benefits and Risks
For many people, debt is a dirty word – but when used wisely, it can be a valuable tool in the savvy...
15th April, 2026
The Compounding Kings: How Serial Acquirers Turn Small Investments Into Big Returns.
Introduction Unless you are a very well-read investor, you probably won’t be familiar with companies...
15th April, 2026
Why Selling Your Growing Business May Be the Best Decision: Insights for Australian SMEs
As a business owner experiencing growth, you’ve likely been asked if you’d consider selling. With gr...