Exit
ActivePipe
Global SaaS · Acquired
Tech Labs Venture Partners — Est. Australia
Building great companies.
TLVP partners with founders, boards and investors to accelerate growth, strengthen leadership and maximise enterprise value.
Melbourne · GlobalSaaS · AI · Enterprise SoftwareScroll ↓
01 — Positioning
An operating system for growth — not just capital or advice.
TLVP partners with ambitious technology companies to build stronger businesses. Combining experienced operators, disciplined execution and strategic capital, we help founders create enduring enterprise value.
02 — Who We Are
A venture partner and operating platform built by founders.
Our team has founded, scaled and exited technology businesses worth over $450 million dollars.
Today we work alongside founders and investors to help technology businesses reach their next stage of growth.
- 01We've sat in the CEO chair.
- 02We've raised capital.
- 03We've hired executive teams.
- 04We've expanded internationally.
- 05We've completed acquisitions.
- 06We've prepared companies for successful exits.
03 — What We Do
Four disciplines. One operating model.
Rather than generic consulting, our work is organised into capability blocks — the actual levers that move a technology business.
01→
Strategy
- Growth planning
- Market positioning
- Product strategy
- Pricing
- Expansion
02→
Revenue Growth
- Enterprise sales
- Channel strategy
- Sales leadership
- Go-to-market execution
- Customer success
03→
Operational Excellence
- Leadership coaching
- Executive hiring
- Financial reporting
- Operating cadence
- Board governance
- OKRs & KPIs
04→
Capital
- Capital raising
- Investor readiness
- Financial modelling
- Due diligence
- M&A
- Exit preparation
04 — Why TLVP
Operators first.
Not consultants.
Every recommendation comes from people who've actually done it. We understand what founders are dealing with because we've lived it.
- We've built companies.
- We've made mistakes.
- We've raised money.
- We've sold businesses.
05 — Who We Work With
Partners at every stage of the enterprise value curve.
01
Early Growth
$1M – $10M ARR
Founder-led SaaS on the path to repeatable revenue.
02
Growth Stage
$10M – $50M ARR
Companies scaling into enterprise and international markets.
03
Private Equity
Portfolio companies
Operating support for value creation programs.
04
Boards
Strategic advisory
Independent voices for founders and directors.
06 — Investment Philosophy
We don't chase trends. We back exceptional founders solving meaningful problems.
Sustainable growth comes from disciplined execution — not growth at any cost. We invest our time where we can add real operating leverage and back businesses capable of long-term value creation.
07 — Services
Engagements shaped to the problem, not the process.
01
Advisory Board
Gain the experience of founders and operators who have successfully scaled and exited businesses. We provide strategic guidance, accountability, and practical advice to help you make better decisions faster.
02
Strategy & Execution
A great strategy means nothing without execution. We help define your vision, set clear priorities, and build actionable roadmaps that turn plans into measurable results.
03
Scaling
Build a business designed for growth. We help implement operating rhythms, OKRs, leadership structures, and high-performance teams that can scale without losing momentum.
04
Finance, Reporting & Risk
Create the financial foundations investors expect. We establish robust reporting, improve financial visibility, and strengthen governance and risk management as your business grows.
05
Product Strategy
Build products customers actually want. We help validate market fit, refine your product roadmap, prioritise features, and ensure your offering can scale with demand.
06
Technology Strategy
Technology should accelerate growth, not hold it back. We help design scalable technology, AI, automation, and data strategies that improve efficiency and create competitive advantage.
07
Capital Raising
Raise capital with confidence. From investment readiness through to investor introductions and deal support, we help position your business to attract the right funding partners.
08
Exit Strategy
Every decision should increase enterprise value. We help founders prepare for acquisition by improving metrics, strengthening operations, refining the investment story, and executing a structured exit plan that maximises value.
08 — Testimonials
What our partners say.
Jonny Bell
Founder, Wingman
“Working with Ash and Shane has fundamentally changed the way we think about scaling our business. They have an exceptional ability to cut through complexity, identify what really matters, and hold the leadership team accountable to executing. These guys don't just provide advice — they roll up their sleeves, challenge assumptions, and help build businesses that are genuinely valuable. Having someone with their experience in scaling companies has been a huge advantage for Wingman.”
Alex Ranieri
Founder & CEO, High Performance Father
“Working with Ash and Shane has been one of the best investments we've made in the business. They bring a unique combination of strategic thinking, commercial experience and genuine founder empathy. They quickly identified the opportunities that would have the biggest impact, challenged our thinking where it mattered, and helped us build the structure and accountability needed to scale. Their experience building, growing and exiting successful businesses means every conversation is practical, honest and focused on creating long term value. They're true partners in our journey, and we're a significantly stronger business because of their involvement.”
Andrew Colagiuri
Founder & CEO, FLK It Over
“Working with Ash and Shane has brought a new level of clarity and discipline to our business. They combine strategic thinking, commercial acumen and operational rigour with the practical experience of having built and exited successful technology companies. They've challenged us to think bigger, make decisions faster and stay relentlessly focused on the metrics that matter. More than advisors, they've become trusted partners who genuinely care about helping us build a stronger, more valuable business.”
John-Paul Rahme
Founder & CEO, XODA
“We've had the privilege of collaborating with Ash and Tech Labs for the past year. Ash's presence at our board meetings has been invaluable. He offers candid and insightful feedback, always ready to hop on a call to help us implement fresh ideas and strategies to bolster our business. His extensive experience in building tech companies makes him an ideal mentor for me. I wholeheartedly recommend founders to partner with Ash and Tech Labs if you're truly dedicated to scaling your business.”
09 — Portfolio
Companies we've backed, advised and exited.
Advisory
2 Steps
Enterprise software
Board
Listing Logic
Software
Investment
Subble
SaaS
Advisory
Wingman Group
Offshore Recruitment
Investment
Avertro
Cyber security
Exit
ActivePipe
Global SaaS · Acquired
Advisory
2 Steps
Enterprise software
Board
Listing Logic
Software
Investment
Subble
SaaS
Advisory
Wingman Group
Offshore Recruitment
Investment
Avertro
Cyber security
10 — Leadership
Operators who've done the work.
Co-Founder / Partner
Ash Farrugia
Ash has spent over two decades building, scaling and investing in technology companies across Australia and internationally. He founded ActivePipe, growing the business into a global SaaS company before its successful acquisition. Today he works with founders and boards to accelerate technology businesses through strategic execution, operational excellence and capital partnerships.
Co-Founder / Partner
Shane Greenan
Shane brings deep expertise across finance, capital management, commercial strategy and operational leadership. He works closely with founders and investors to build financial discipline, improve reporting and prepare businesses for sustainable growth and investment.
12 — Contact