APG Capital acquires 75%-100% stakes in quality domestic RTOs from owners ready for their next chapter. We move decisively, deal confidentially, and honour the legacy you've built.
APG Capital is a private investment group focused exclusively on Australia's vocational education and training sector. We partner with founders and owners of high-quality Registered Training Organisations who are seeking a full or majority exit, whether to retire, de-risk, or pursue new ventures.
We are not a broker, an aggregator, or a passive fund. We acquire businesses to own and operate them for the long term, backing existing teams and preserving what makes each RTO distinctive: its reputation, its people, and its outcomes for students.
Our focus is squarely on RTOs serving domestic students. We are not seeking CRICOS-registered providers or international student businesses; we back training organisations built on Australian learners, Australian employers, and Australian industry demand.
"We buy businesses that owners are proud of, and we intend to keep them that way."
We take a disciplined approach to acquisition. If your RTO reflects most of the characteristics below, we would welcome a conversation.
A clean regulatory record with ASQA (or state regulator), current registration, and a genuine culture of quality training and assessment.
Consistent profitability with an established operating history, typically three or more years of stable or growing revenue.
Qualifications aligned to Australian industry demand: trades, health & community services, business, civil & construction, transport & logistics, or niche technical scope.
A purely domestic enrolment profile: fee-for-service, employer-funded, government-subsidised, or apprenticeships and traineeships. We do not acquire CRICOS or international student providers.
Experienced trainers and operational staff willing to continue post-acquisition. Owner transition support is valued but full handovers are welcome.
Well-kept financial, student, and compliance records that support efficient due diligence and a smooth completion.
Selling the business you built is one of the most significant decisions you'll make. Here's how we make it a good one.
We acquire with committed capital. No financing conditions, no last-minute renegotiation, no broker chains. When we agree terms, we complete.
Your staff, students, competitors, and regulator hear nothing until you decide they should. Every conversation begins under a mutual NDA.
We retain brands, honour employment, and continue serving your student cohorts. Your RTO's reputation is precisely what we're investing in.
Full exit at completion, staged transition, or retain up to 25% and share in future growth. We shape the transaction around your goals.
A disciplined, respectful process designed to reach certainty quickly, typically within 90 days.
An obligation-free conversation under NDA. We learn about your RTO, your goals, and your timeline. You learn exactly who we are and how we operate.
Week 1Based on high-level financials and scope information, we present an indicative valuation range and proposed structure, usually within ten business days.
Weeks 2-3A focused review of financial, compliance, and operational records. We know the sector, so we ask for what matters and nothing more.
Weeks 4-9Binding agreements are executed and change-of-ownership notifications are managed with the regulator. We handle the complexity; you stay informed.
Weeks 9-12Funds are settled and a structured handover begins, as brief or as gradual as suits you. Staff and students experience continuity, not disruption.
Week 12+We understand what's at stake. An enquiry with APG Capital commits you to nothing and is never disclosed. Whether you're ready to sell this year or simply exploring your options, the conversation is yours to control.
Contact us directly, or use the form. A principal, not an analyst or an outsourced call centre, will respond within one business day.
A principal of APG Capital will be in touch within one business day. Your enquiry remains strictly confidential.