Working With Partners and Supporting our Community
LightHorse Group works in partnership with various organisations, including Defence Industry groups and Australia’s premier independent public markets advisors to deliver unparalleled expertise and financial insight specific to the sector. Our commitment to community enrichment drives us to actively engage in charitable activities and volunteer efforts. We strive to make a significant impact in the communities where we operate, reinforcing our dedication through ongoing support of various organisations.
Our Partners
aukus defence investor network
The AUKUS DIN aims to further the AUKUS goal, highlighted in the 1 December announcement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, to develop interoperable advanced military capabilities in cyber, AI, quantum, undersea capabilities, hypersonics, counter-hypersonics, EW and information sharing – areas where private sector investment can accelerate government investment in developing solutions to critical security challenges."Access to private capital is vital to help scale the innovative dual-use companies who are important suppliers to Defence and the wider national security community," said John H. Ridge CBE, chair of the AUKUS Innovation Working Group.
Australian Industry & Defence Network
Australian Industry & Defence Network Incorporated (AIDN) is the peak industry association for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) wishing to do business in the Defence and security sectors. Established in 1995, AIDN represents the interests of Australian SMEs in the Defence and security industry sectors by advocacy, representation and member services.
AIDN is focused on assisting SMEs to gain greater access to information, resources and key decision makers in the public and private sectors of the Australian and international Defence industries.
AIDN National assist the state based chapters to enhance business opportunities with Defence and Defence prime contractors, and initiatives which improve management skills and expertise. Their organisation maintains a regular dialogue with the Federal Government, CASG, CDIC, Policy Division, and other national organisations in the Defence industry sector.
Skye Capital Advisory
Skye Capital Advisory is a leading independent, transparent and respected debt advisory and capital structuring firm with a proven track-record raising more than A$90bn in debt for corporates, private equity firms and property developers. Skye Capital was formed by Kelly Morton, one of the most progressive and respected senior debt advisory professionals in the Australasian market. Prior to founding Skye Capital, Kelly was Head of Corporate Lending, Australia and New Zealand at UBS.
Reunion Captial Partners
Reunion Capital Partners provides independent capital market advisory services to companies and their owners, board and management teams in relation to all facets and interactions with the equity capital markets.
Reunion was founded by Mike Everett and Rob Penney. Each a former Managing Director in Equity Capital Markets at Goldman Sachs Australia, they have worked on many of Australia’s largest, most complex and challenging equity capital markets transactions. In aggregate, they have advised on over A$70bn of IPOs and follow-on offers and, since founding Reunion, they have advised on more transactions than any other independent advisor.
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Supporting
Wandering Warriors is a veteran charity organisation supporting veterans and their families through Education, Employment, Respite and Mentoring programs.
They also host a range of flagship events that bring the veteran community together and partner with specialised service providers for welfare and bespoke services.
The Navy SEAL Foundation provides immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community and its families.
The Foundation has established a comprehensive set of programs specifically designed to improve health and welfare, build and enhance resiliency, empower and educate families and provide critical support during times of illness, injury, loss and transition. Christian is a mentor to the Foundation.
The Light Horse Association was formed in 1986 by a group of Army Officers who had served in the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) and other interested parties who shared similar objectives to preserve the History and Tradition of the Australian Light Horse, and to promote these objectives through the establishment of Australian Light Horse Historical Re-enactment Troops and Light Horse Museums.