Archer Capital

Archer Capital is a prominent private equity investment firm based in Dawes Point, New South Wales, with a strong focus on mid-market investments. Established in 1997, it has developed a notable reputation as one of Australia's leading leveraged buyout managers, overseeing approximately $2 billion in funds under management or advice. The firm specializes in sectors such as consumer goods, healthcare, and business services, targeting investments with enterprise values between AUD 20 million and AUD 100 million. Archer Capital also manages a growth expansion fund that extends its investment reach to Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, aiming to support companies in the business product and service and industrial sectors.

Michael Blickstead

Investment Director

Ryan Boers

Investment Director

David Brennecke

Investment Manager

David Bull

Chief Financial Officer

Craig Cartner

Managing Partner

David Forde

Partner

Ben Frewin

Managing Partner

Peter Gold

Managing Partner

Frank Heckes

Partner

Jeffrey Lim

Partner

Alistair Newmarch

Investment Director

Lara Ong

Investment Manager

Timothy M. Spencer

Managing Partner

David Valladolid

Investment Director

Georgina Varley

Investment Director

Peter Wiggs

Founding Partner

Mark Wilson

Partner

26 past transactions

New Zealand Pharmaceuticals

Acquisition in 2015
New Zealand Pharmaceuticals Limited specializes in the manufacturing and exporting of pharmaceutical intermediates and diagnostic products. The company offers a diverse range of products, including dietary supplements, carbohydrates, microbiological media, fermentation ingredients, and blackcurrant extracts. It also produces specific pharmaceutical intermediates such as cholic acid, deoxycholic acid, and natural taurine. The firm extracts and purifies biochemicals from meat processing by-products, ensuring high-quality production through in-house quality control laboratories. New Zealand Pharmaceuticals serves both local and international markets, providing its products online and facilitating efficient global distribution. Established in 1953 and headquartered in Palmerston North, New Zealand, the company operates as a subsidiary of Industria Chimica Emiliana S.r.l.

Autopact

Private Equity Round in 2015
Autopact Victoria Pty Ltd is a prominent automotive dealership group in Australia, operating a network of 29 dealerships across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Founded in 1995 on the Sunshine Coast, the company has expanded significantly from a single location to a comprehensive enterprise representing nineteen of the top twenty automotive brands in the country. Autopact specializes in the retail of new and used vehicles, as well as vehicle parts, and provides a range of services including vehicle servicing, finance, and insurance. The company underwent a notable growth phase after receiving investment from Archer Capital in 2015, which facilitated its national expansion through strategic acquisitions, including the Peter Terry Group and the Bayford Group in 2016 and 2017, respectively.

Aspire2 Group Ltd.

Acquisition in 2015
Aspire2 Group Ltd. operates a network of tertiary education and training institutions in New Zealand, offering a wide range of courses and vocational programs across various fields, including accounting, business management, electronics, information technology, health management, hospitality, and engineering. The organization serves domestic and international students, as well as businesses, with a commitment to enhancing employment outcomes. Aspire2 Group comprises several entities, including Aspire2 International, Cornerstone Education, Safety 'n Action, and Solomon Group. In addition to academic programs, the company provides training services in safety, welding, and self-development, covering areas such as emergency response, workplace safety, and technical skills training. Established in 2014, Aspire2 Group is headquartered in Auckland and aims to create future opportunities for its students through world-class educational offerings.

Dun & Bradstreet

Acquisition in 2015
Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE:DNB), the world’s leading source of global business information, knowledge and insight, has been enabling companies to Decide with Confidence for 171 years. D&B’s global commercial database contains more than 220 million business records. The database is enhanced by D&B’s proprietary DUNSRight® Quality Process, which transforms the enormous amount of data collected daily into decision-ready insight. Through the D&B Worldwide Network – an unrivaled alliance of D&B and leading business information providers around the world – customers gain access to the world’s largest and highest quality global commercial business information database. Customers use D&B Risk Management Solutions to mitigate risk, increase cash flow and drive increased profitability, D&B Sales & Marketing Solutions to analyse markets, locate prospects and increase revenue from new and existing customers; D&B Learning Solutions to facilitate professional growth and excellence among their executives and D&B Economic Analysis Group to derive pragmatic and solution-oriented analyses of strategic economic and business developments, thereby aiding informed decision making. D&B featured on FORTUNE Magazine's Most Admired Companies Industry List for four consecutive years (2006 -2009), ranking first in the Financial Data Services category. D&B ranked first in the areas of employee talent, financial soundness, long-term investment, quality of management and use of corporate assets. In 2011, D&B featured on the World’s Most Ethical Companies list in the Business Services category by Ethisphere. The World’s Most Ethical Companies designation recognizes companies that truly go beyond making statements about doing business “ethically” and translate those words into action.

LCR Group

Acquisition in 2014
LCR Group Pty Ltd is an industrial and mining services company based in Hendra, Australia, offering a range of lift and shift services to clients both domestically and internationally. The company specializes in bulk materials handling, transport, and mining services, which encompass resource haulage, crushing and screening, road maintenance, and stockpile management. Additionally, LCR Group provides mobile cranes for hire, labor hire, and lift planning and supervision. The company also focuses on the specialized transport of heavy machinery, over-dimensional equipment, and precast concrete products. Incorporated in 2001, LCR Group has established itself in the industrial logistics sector and operates a well-invested fleet of equipment sourced from leading manufacturers. As of 2019, LCR Group functions as a subsidiary of Qube Holdings Limited.

Aerocare

Acquisition in 2014
Aerocare is Australia’s leading independent provider of aviation services. Our team works with 34 airlines – from budget carriers through to international full-service airlines - providing the full range of passenger and ramp services. Aerocare employees throughout Australia and New Zealand enjoy the diversity of working with a range of airlines and the unmatched career opportunities available with a growing, innovative company. We offer industry-leading training and with hard work and a desire to achieve, the career possibilities are endless.

Allity

Acquisition in 2013
Allity owns and operates residential aged care and independent living communities in Australia. It offers personal, respite, nursing, and dementia care services; and infection control, basic life support, occupational health and safety, and fire safety services. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Melbourne, Australia.

Craveable brands.

Acquisition in 2011
Craveable Brands Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates quick service restaurants in Australia and internationally. It owns, develops, operates, manages, and franchises restaurants under the Red Rooster; Chicken Treat; and Oporto brand name. Craveable Brands Limited was formerly known as Quick Service Restaurant Group Pty Limited. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Chatswood, Australia.

Healthe Care Australia

Acquisition in 2011
Healthe Care Australia is a subsidiary of Luye Medical, the healthcare service division of Luye Group. As a leading pan-Asian healthcare services group, the Healthe Care management team continues to work with other Luye Executives to explore growth opportunities across South East Asia and China. The company is the third largest corporate private hospital operator in Australia and one of the country’s largest privately-owned healthcare organizations. Healthe Care employs near 7,000 people and operates a portfolio of 35 hospitals located in major cities and key regional areas across Australia and one in New Zealand. These include around 2,500 beds and 70 operating theatres. The company also provides a range of outpatient services including workplace rehabilitation and community nursing which offer patients flexibility and continuity of care beyond their hospital stay. Healthe Care is also one of the largest private providers in the mental health sector, offering near 800 beds across Australia.

V8 Supercars

Acquisition in 2011
V8 Supercars Australia Pty Ltd is a prominent organization that manages motorsport racing events in Australia and internationally. Founded in 1993 and based in Nerang, Australia, the company offers a range of services including television coverage, broadband content, and digital media distribution across various platforms. It was formerly known as The Australian Vee Eight Supercar Company Pty Limited and rebranded in 2005. The Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, which is managed by V8 Supercars, is the leading motorsport category in Australasia and ranks among Australia’s largest sports. The championship is gaining international recognition, establishing itself as a top-tier touring car category and a leader in motorsport entertainment. V8 Supercars also operates racing teams through its subsidiary, V8 Supercars Holdings Pty Ltd, which was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Southport, Australia.

SocialVolt

Series A in 2011
SocialVolt brings structure, quality and control to your social media program. You can publish content, manage workflow, listen across channels and report results, all from one location. With SocialVolt, you can manage social media across the enterprise, from marketing and customer support to sales and product development. Maintain control, minimize risk and empower staff at all levels. SocialVolt bakes compliance and risk management into your social media program with detailed audit trails, prohibited terms, custom review dictionaries, approval workflow and access controls. Spend less time juggling tools and more time driving social media strategy for your clients. With SocialVolt, you have one location to manage social engagement, collaboration, listening and reporting across multiple brands. With SocialVolt, you can enable staff and volunteers to spread the word through social media without giving up control of your brand identity or security. Maintain quality with author-review workflow, and engage across networks from one location. SocialVolt is also ideal for agencies looking for a turnkey solution for social media engagement, listening, reporting and compliance.

Brownes

Acquisition in 2010
Brownes Foods Operations Pty Ltd., founded in 1886 and headquartered in Balcatta, Australia, is a prominent producer and distributor of dairy products and beverages. The company offers a diverse range of products, including milk, yoghurt, creams, juices, and flavored milk, serving millions of consumers across Australia. As the largest milk collector in Western Australia, Brownes collects over 130 million liters of milk annually from local farms. With a rich history spanning 125 years, the company has built strong relationships with generations of farmers, employees, distributors, and retailers. Currently, Brownes is engaged in a transformational investment program aimed at expanding into new categories and markets while enhancing its technical capabilities.

AusFuel

Acquisition in 2010
AusFuel is an energy distribution company that has operations in fuel retailing, distribution and transportation. Ausfuel has operations in the Northern Territory servicing remote regional areas with additional reach into Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia.

MYOB

Acquisition in 2009
MYOB is an provider of accounting software solutions that help business owners and accountants. MYOB develops and delivers software, services and support for more than 1,000,000 businesses and accounting practices in Asia-Pacific region. MYOB works with a network of Professional Partners to assist these owner-operated businesses. The range of products and services include back office accounting, CRM, web site builder, domain name and hosting, and training. MYOB also works directly with accounting practices to streamline their processes and maximise their productivity. MYOB solutions are used by leading accounting practices from tax agents and sole practitioners to the Big 4 firms. Whether online or desktop solutions, from the start-up small business to the fast growing enterprise, for businesses working locally, or international organisations dealing in many countries and currencies, MYOB is constantly working to deliver efficient, reliable and cost-effective ways to make business life easier

Cellarmasters

Acquisition in 2007
Cellarmasters offers Australian and international wines online. Cellarmasters Group comprises five integrated businesses: two leading direct marketing wine club businesses – Cellarmasters in Australia and New Zealand Wine Cellars in New Zealand; an integrated Barossa-based winery, Dorrien Estate; Australia’s largest independent wine bottling operation, Vinpac International, based in the Barossa and the McLaren Vale; and Carters & Assoc., a wine and dry goods distributor in New Zealand. Archer completed the sale of Cellarmasters to Woolworths in April 2011.

Paradise Food

Acquisition in 2006
Paradise Food Industries Pty Limited manufactures and markets biscuits. It offers cookies, plain sweet biscuits, shortbread, crackers, crispbread, flavored snacks, cream biscuits, muesli, cereal bars, and chocolate and fancy biscuits. The company offers its products through grocery chains. The company was incorporated in 1985 and is based in Carole Park, Australia. The company also has sales offices in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. As of March 10, 2008, Paradise Food Industries Pty Limited operates as a subsidiary of Goodman Fielder Pty Limited.

Sulo

Acquisition in 2005
SULO MGB Australia operates one of the largest plastic injection moulding plants in Australasia at Somersby, just north of Sydney, on the Central Coast of NSW. The SULO facility is one of the most highly automated large tonnage injection moulding plant in Australia and is famous for the manufacture of wheelie bins. SULO has delivered in excess of 10 million Mobile Garbage Bins (MGBs) into the Australian market and maintains its position as market leader based on its significant production and delivery capabilities together with innovation and quality.

RedpaperGroup

Acquisition in 2001
RedpaperGroup is an independent paper merchant in Asutralia.

Repco

Acquisition in 2001
Repco is the largest reseller and supplier in the automotive parts and accessories aftermarket in Australia and New Zealand with almost 400 stores across both countries. Repco has a huge range of all things automotive - whether for your car itself, or something attached to it like a boat - not to mention over 175,000 parts available. Repco benefits from preferred supplier relationships, great buying power and the ability to provide a huge range of products and services.

HireQuip

Private Equity Round in 2000
HireQuip is a rental company that lends equipment, vehicles, portables and etc.

Dome Coffees Australia

Private Equity Round in 2000
Dôme has operations across Australia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, with a total of 110 owned and franchised stores within its network. Dôme’s cafes cater to a wide range of demographics, with large format layouts that are able to accommodate a variety of needs. In Western Australia, Dôme is the clear leader, having developed a strong brand essence which resonates with the local communities by positioning itself as a de facto community centre and clearly differentiating itself from its competitors. In both Malaysia and Singapore, it is an established brand which can be found in most major shopping malls while it is rapidly gaining a presence in Bahrain and the UAE.

Vstore.com

Series B in 1999
Vstore.com is a privately held company dedicated to bringing e-commerce to everyone.

Signature Security Group

Private Equity Round in 1999
Signature Security Group is a leading electronic security company servicing the Australian and New Zealand markets. Signature Security's services include the installation, monitoring and maintenance of electronic security company equipment to a full range of residential and commercial customers, along with alarm monitoring of the installed electronic security.

MCK Group

Acquisition in 1998
MCK Group is a diversified metal manufacturer whose largest business was focused in low growth commodity markets.

Tasman Building Products

Acquisition in 1998
Tasman Building Products Ltd. manufactures foils and glasswool insulation, roofing, sinkware and flooring products in New Zealand, Australia and the United States. The company has five core businesses: Insulation New Zealand, Insulation Australia, Tasman Roofing, Tasman Sinkware, Tasman Access Flooring. The insulation products are distributed in Australia under the FattBatts brand, and in New Zealand under the PinkBatts brand.

Australian Geographic

Acquisition in 1998
The Australian Geographic Society is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting scientific research, protecting and fostering a love for Their environmental and natural heritage, encouraging the spirit of discovery and spreading the knowledge of Australia to Australians and the world.