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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.