Our strategy is to achieve long term returns by:
- Owning a portfolio of world class companies which benefit from the major trends happening in the world around us.
- Advising and operating our portfolio companies exceptionally well
- Maintaining a disciplined approach to capital allocation and creating social value where we can.
Current Portfolio
Shines Digital is a results driven performance digital agency based in Sydney, Australia. We have offices in Manly, with a support office in Tartu, Estonia.
Our Clients love us as we are experts who lead. We Suggest new ideas, all the time, with clear, open recommendations that deliver results.
We have 25 clients and specialise in Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, Programmatic and Email marketing.
Shines has a minority shareholding in Vyro.
Vyro are on a mission to put electric vehicles in reach of every Australian.
Vyro is decreasing emissions by increasing electric vehicle sales and vehicle utilisation.
In doing so, Vyro will help to Achieve net-zero carbon emissions in the transport sector, Accelerate the shift to 100% renewable energy and Position Australia as climate-change pioneers on the global stage.
Shines has a SAFE with Lessn.
Less paperwork, more profit. Lessn helps businesses eliminate paperwork and optimise B2B payments
We believe good products deliver mutual benefit for both buyer and seller, while taking every opportunity to benefit the planet.
We exist because of our customers. Whether we’re developing a new feature, or handling a support query — our customers come first.
Shines capital has a minority shareholding in surf getaways.
Surf Getaways are a surf travel company dedicated to inspiring and empowering women to reach their full potential through surfing.
We started from humble beginnings, but are growing rapidly
Created by one of Australia’s most accomplished and accredited female surf coaches, Serena Adams and Belinda Bradford an avid traveler, surfer, and experienced commercial marketer and entrepreneur.
Past Transactions
Alongside a talented business partner, As 50% shareholder, Co-founder and former CEO, Scot built Switched on Media (now Switched on Agency) into Australia’s best digital performance agency over an 8 year period now turning over $15M annually.
Scot sold 37.5% of switched on media in 2012, steering the company to continued growth, before resigning from the board and selling his remaining 12.5% shareholding in 2017.
Switched on Media Merged with AKQA in 2020.
Shines Capital provided ongoing growth strategy for Kiroro from 2016 to 2019. As corporate advisors to the resort, we created the companies partnership strategy.
We set up 34 strategic partnerships in the US, Australia and Europe, including a deal with 19 ski resorts in the powder alliance, increasing US visitation by 39% and 15 other deals with other ski resorts around the world.
Kiroro Ski Resort Revenue more than doubled during the period Shines Capital provided it’s advisory services.
Shines Capital delivered a ~100 page business audit to the Owners and the Exec team in Cyprus, with 37 core actions for review.
FP Markets combines state of the art technology with low cost true ECN pricing and a huge product offering to create a genuine destination for all types of traders. ASIC regulated in Australia, our outstanding 24/5 multilingual service has led to FP Markets being the home of the most satisfied clients 5 years running
Shines capital set up Remsafe International as a joint venture with Nordad pte in Singapore.
An office, warehouse, and staff were established in Singapore, to lead global sales.
An Amazon store in the US was also established.
After set up was complete, and sales growth had been established, Shines Capital then sold it’s 50% of Remsafe International in 2018 for an agreed amount.
“We engaged Shines Capital for a 3 month acceleration program and in that time Scot created an exclusive distribution deal for Snowvation in Japan, introducing a plethora of clients in the US and landing our first client in China. He also found and recruited our first VP of business development.
The Shines Capital process really helped us to accelerate and their 3 month acceleration program is excellent. Highly Recommended”
– Michael Stocker – CEO, Snowvation.
Shines Capital sold it’s 10% stake in Snowvation in 2016 for an undisclosed amount, the company is now called Only Sky.
Frank was a SAAS company, using AI to deliver growth for it’s clients using intelligent advertising. It’s a self serve tool, with a technical team in Europe and sales team in the US.
Shines Capital advised Frank in 2016 in relation to capital raising, strategy and global growth, helping the company to secure initial seed investment in the US. The company was later sold in Europe.
Shines Capital led the sale of coast security to new owners in May 2018.
An Information Memorandum was prepared, non-binding indicative offers were solicited from 9 parties, and due diligence was handled.
The vendor received an upfront cash payment, a lucrative ongoing profit sharing arrangement and an ongoing position as non-executive director.
Shines Capital delivered a pre launch research piece that helped crystallise the business strategy for transformd.
Transformd offers data pre population, cross device continuity and empowers businesses to take control and elevate their customer experience in record time.
Shines Capital delivered a 3 month acceleration program that led the Pago launch in the US, Hiring the first 5 staff, signing up the first 25 partnerships and creating the launch marketing. Shines Capital still owns 10% of SplitPay
The company is now called Splitpay and operates in the UK.
By providing a “try before you buy” and “split payment” option, Splitpay helps retailers increase their online conversion rates by 10% and their basket size by 30%.
Shines Capital is an advisor to the owners of Niseko Wow across M&A, growth strategy and operations.
Since engagement in April 2017 first year sales grew at +80%. Year 2 delivered similar results. We are still currently working with Niseko wow and have reshaped the business for continued growth to 2020.
What We Do
EXPERIENCED COUNSEL
We offer independent, experienced and discreet counsel to companies on how to achieve better results faster.
We help you execute upon that advice.
ADVICE & ASSISTANCE
We provide advice and assistance across all areas of business management at both a board and operational level.
We help you clean up the mess, and grow.
ALIGN INTERESTS
We identify the key areas of opportunity and solve them, efficiently.
Occasionally, we invest capital in your business. This further aligns our interests.
RAPID GROWTH
If we invest capital into your business we usually help you to sell that business so as to realise a return for our shareholding.
We deliver growth and results quickly.
LEADERSHIP
A highly disciplined and analytical team, with a powerful network of contacts. We have deep commercial experience and proven success rates over a sustained time frame. We have a way of working that gets things done with speed, at a low cost. Our office is in Sydney, Australia.
SCOT ENNIS
Founder and CEO of Shines Capital
Founder Scot Ennis brings an entrepreneurial leader’s passion for growth, a “get it done” attitude, and a zeal for solving complex problems.
Scot started his career at Procter & Gamble in 1999, where he developed marketing and business acumen alongside the worlds best.
After 5 years at P&G managing a portfolio of brands and skill sets, Scot joined eBay as senior marketing manager during an explosive growth phase, at the cutting edge of online marketing.
After eBay Scot became Co-founder and CEO of Switched on Media, which Scot accelerated into Australia’s fastest growing digital performance agency over an 8 year period, winning multiple advertising awards, then selling to WPP in 2015, the worlds largest advertising agency group. Switched on Media is now called AKQA.
In recent years Scot established Shines Digital, widely regarded as one of Australia’s best performance digital agencies. The business is doubling in size each year and is now run by a first class management team. Scots’ current focus is to ensure all shines capital portfolio companies grow rapidly.
CAREERS
GAME CHANGING WORK
At Shines Capital, you have the opportunity to change the way companies, even entire industries, operate.
FORGET STATUS QUO
If you have a healthy disregard for the status quo, and a belief in getting things done with speed, then Shines Capital is for you.
ENTREPRENEURIAL CULTURE
Our entrepreneurial culture provides early, heightened responsibility. We accelerate your career. We generously recognize your contribution and believe in personal development.