Joash Boyton advises Australian founders, ASX-listed acquirers, and Asia-Pacific investors on the acquisition and sale of high-growth digital businesses. Buy-side and sell-side mandates from $1M to $500M AUD.
Joash Boyton is the Founder and Managing Director of Acquiry, Australia's specialist M&A advisory firm for digital business transactions. He executes buy-side and sell-side mandates across SaaS, fintech, payments, digital media, iGaming, and emerging technology verticals, working with Australian founders, ASX-listed entities, and sophisticated private investors.
With deep roots in the Australian digital economy and active deal flow across Asia-Pacific, Joash brings an operator's perspective to every transaction, having built and exited multiple digital ventures prior to founding Acquiry.
The Australian digital M&A market operates differently from the US or European markets. Acquirer pools are smaller, deal structures are more bespoke, and the regulatory environment requires local knowledge. Joash brings both the local relationships and the global deal experience to navigate this landscape effectively.
Structuring acquisitions for listed entities with scrip, cash, and earn-out components. Understanding ASX disclosure obligations, continuous disclosure requirements, and board-level approval processes.
Advising Australian digital founders on exit strategy, timing, valuation positioning, and deal structuring. From first conversation to settlement, with full process management.
Facilitating acquisitions and sales across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan. Navigating FIRB requirements, foreign investment frameworks, and cross-border due diligence.
Supporting Australian PE funds and family offices with acquisition pipeline development, target sourcing, and deal execution for digital asset portfolios.
Running structured multi-target acquisition programs for strategic acquirers seeking to build digital capability through M&A. Pipeline development, scoring, and systematic outreach.
Advising on Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) requirements for inbound acquisitions of Australian digital businesses. Structuring transactions to meet regulatory thresholds and approval timelines.
Deal activity in the Australian SaaS sector has shifted materially since 2022. Multiples have compressed, buyer due diligence has intensified, and the profile of active acquirers has changed. Here is what founders and buyers need to know heading into 2025.
Foreign Investment Review Board requirements for digital business acquisitions in Australia are frequently misunderstood. This guide covers the key thresholds, notification requirements, and structuring considerations for inbound transactions.
Acquisitions by ASX-listed entities involve disclosure obligations, board approval processes, and capital structure considerations that private acquirers do not face. A guide to the key structural differences and how to navigate them.
Whether you are a founder exploring a sale, an acquirer building a pipeline, or an investor evaluating a digital asset, Joash works with a select number of mandates at any given time. Reach out to discuss your situation.