About us
Sampson Ventures works as an extension of your Executive, Finance or Treasury team - providing flexible expertise to meet specific resource or capability needs.
Each engagement is tailored to the client and transaction, enabling leaders to stay focused on strategic priorities and day-to-day operations.
Our Expertise
We provide senior-level advisory and transaction execution across debt and capital funding, M&A, strategic finance, healthcare, and customer engagement. Combining deep commercial experience with sector expertise, we help businesses navigate complex decisions, unlock growth opportunities, and achieve successful outcomes.
Our Experience
Our team brings more than 25 years of experience across banking, corporate finance, advisory, healthcare, loyalty, and customer engagement. Having worked with leading financial institutions, investors, and businesses across Australia and internationally, we combine deep technical expertise with extensive market relationships to help clients achieve their strategic objectives.
Our Commitment To Results
Our focus is simple: delivering measurable outcomes. Whether securing funding, executing transactions, improving financial performance, or driving customer growth, we provide hands-on support and accountability from strategy through to implementation.
Our Philosophy
We believe every client and transaction is unique. Rather than applying a standard consulting approach, we work as an extension of your leadership team, delivering practical, tailored advice that aligns strategy with execution and creates lasting value.
Laura Sampson
Founder
Founder Laura Sampson brings 25 years’ experience in senior roles at leading global banks and advisory firms, with deep expertise across corporate finance, investments, credit, risk, and legal structures. Combined with strong industry relationships, this experience enables the delivery of informed, practical advice and optimal commercial outcomes.
Mail:Â laura@sampson-ventures.com.auÂ
Phone:Â +61 (0) 438 212 400Â Â
Matt Zimmerman
Customer Engagement Consultant
Matt is a growth marketing and loyalty specialist with global experience across FMCG, retail, pharmacy, restaurants, casinos, travel, and hospitality. He is a recognised expert in personalised offer management, leading programs from strategy through to execution. With deep knowledge of the Australian, New Zealand, and US markets, Matt helps organisations navigate changing consumer expectations, franchise complexities, and evolving product trends. He is passionate about customer-centric strategies that drive long-term loyalty, retention, and measurable ROI.
Mail: matt@sampson-ventures.com.auÂ
Phone:Â +61 (0) 409 364 117Â Â
