The Embrace Team
At Embrace Strategic Partners, we bring together a leadership team with a shared track record of building, acquiring, and exiting businesses across a range of sectors. Unlike traditional advisors, we’ve sat in the founder’s seat — making the tough calls, leading from the front, and driving value through every stage of the business lifecycle.
We now use that experience to support others: advising business owners through key growth and exit moments, and working alongside investors to unlock strategic opportunities in the SME space.
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Joe Sapak
Joe has built, scaled, and sold businesses across multiple sectors including construction, manufacturing, and services. With a background in corporate development and entrepreneurial leadership, Joe specialises in M&A strategy, growth execution, and value realisation. He brings a steady hand and sharp eye for identifying potential in overlooked markets.
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Dom Curnock
M&A dealmaker with a strong track record in sourcing/structuring/executing aquisitions & exiting businesses. Dom has successfully raised capital from both equity and debt providers and led post-acquisition integration to drive scale, operational efficiency, and long-term value. He works closely with boards and management teams to align growth strategy with commercial execution.
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Charles Bartholomew
Charles is a strategic thinker with a background in restructuring, business transformation, and financial turnaround. He has worked with owner-managed businesses through complex change and brings a calm, analytical presence to boardrooms. His expertise lies in aligning incentives, managing risk, and guiding businesses through exit preparation and execution.