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Empowering Investors. Redefining Access.

At 180 Markets, we’re transforming how investors connect with ASX opportunities.

Our mission is simple - to make capital raising fair, transparent, and accessible for everyone. Through innovation, deep market expertise, and trusted relationships, we bridge the gap between investors and companies, creating a more efficient, inclusive, and opportunity-driven market for all.

$1 Billion +

Raised in capital.

50+ years

of combined capital markets experience

3000+

Placements and IPOs completed

1500+

Sophisticated Investors

Meet the 180 Markets Team.

Greg Lowe

CEO & Co-Founder

Greg has over 20 years’ experience as a professional hedge-fund investor, including as a partner at US $3 billion fund P. Schoenfeld Asset Management in both the U.S. and Australia. He has invested across listed and unlisted equities, bonds, distressed and foreclosure debt, and property structures. During the 2009 credit cycle, Greg established a special-purpose vehicle to acquire Australian distressed bank debt and later built a single-family housing portfolio in Los Angeles. Greg is also the Co-Founder at Ignite Equity, investing alongside our network in every capital raise demonstrating conviction and alignment across every opportunity.

Shaun Factor

Co-Founder

Shaun is the driving force behind 180 Markets, founded with a mission to level the playing field for everyday investors. A professional trader and investor for over 20 years, Shaun has specialised in small-cap ASX opportunities and built an extensive broker network spanning IPOs, placements, and RTOs. Having seen firsthand how uneven access can be, he’s determined to make the ASX a fairer and more transparent place to invest. Shaun is also the CEO & Co-Founder at Ignite Equity, where he provides cornerstone investment across capital raises led by the firm, underscoring leadership and commitment to each transaction.

Simon Szwarc

Advisor

Simon is the CEO and Founder of Guava Insights, an innovation and technology consultancy delivering transformative solutions to major Australian organisations. With over 20 years’ experience driving the adoption of emerging technologies, he is recognised as one of Australia’s leading voices on innovation and change. Simon regularly advises executive teams and delivers keynotes and workshops on turning new ideas into measurable business outcomes.

Ariella Grunfeld

External ECM | Corporate Relations

Ariella leads corporate relations at 180 Markets, managing key partnerships with brokers and advisors across Australia. With a background in finance and banking, she specialises in structuring and executing ASX capital raises, working closely with listed companies through her role in Corporate Finance at Ignite Equity to originate high-quality opportunities for our investor network. Her relationship-driven approach keeps 180 Markets at the forefront of premium deal flow.

Ava Pappas

Head of Trading

Ava oversees trading & execution at 180 Markets, coordinating investor activity across the platform and ensuring seamless participation across all transactions. She also works as a Corporate Finance Analyst at Ignite Equity, engaging directly with listed company management teams to assess growth initiatives and funding pathways, identifying high-conviction investments aligned with our network. Ava holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Melbourne.