Archer Capital

Archer Capital, established in 1997, is a prominent Australian private equity firm headquartered in Dawes Point, New South Wales. With over $2 billion in funds under management or advice, it specializes in mid-market investments, primarily in the consumer goods, healthcare, and business services sectors. The firm's investment strategy focuses on leveraged buyouts and growth capital, targeting companies with enterprise values ranging from AUD 20 million to AUD 100 million across Australia, Asia, and New Zealand.

Ben Frewin

Managing Partner

Benjamin Frewin

Managing Partner

Peter Gold

Managing Partner

27 past transactions

New Zealand Pharmaceuticals

Acquisition in 2015
New Zealand Pharmaceuticals Limited is a manufacturer specializing in pharmaceutical intermediates and diagnostic products for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The company produces a diverse range of offerings, including dietary supplements, carbohydrates, microbiological and cell culture media, and various pharmaceutical ingredients such as cholic acid, heparin, and natural taurine. Additionally, it extracts and purifies biochemicals from meat processing by-products, ensuring high-quality production through its in-house laboratories. New Zealand Pharmaceuticals exports its products both domestically and internationally, also providing an online sales platform. 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

Acquisition in 2015
Aspire2 Group Limited is a New Zealand-based provider of tertiary education and vocational training, operating multiple institutions under various brands, including Aspire2 International, Cornerstone Education, Safety 'n Action, and Solomon Group. The company offers a diverse array of courses in fields such as accounting, business management, information technology, counseling, health management, and engineering, as well as specialized training programs in safety, trades, and workplace communication. Aspire2 Group focuses on delivering education and vocational training to domestic and international students, as well as businesses, with the aim of enhancing employment outcomes. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Auckland, the company is committed to fostering environments where both staff and students can thrive, aspiring to create future opportunities through high-quality programs.

Dun & Bradstreet

Acquisition in 2015
Dun & Bradstreet is a leading provider of business intelligence and data analytics solutions that assist organizations in risk management, compliance, and growth strategies. The company offers a wide range of services, including credit scoring, supplier risk assessment, and market insights, enabling clients to make informed decisions. Its extensive database contains financial and operational information on businesses worldwide, which helps organizations evaluate partnerships and track industry trends. Operating primarily in North America, Dun & Bradstreet also serves international markets, providing vital data and analytics across various sectors, including finance, government, and supply chain management. The company supports clients with tools for digital marketing, sales acceleration, and risk management, facilitating better decision-making and strategic planning.

LCR Group

Acquisition in 2014
LCR Group Pty Ltd (LCR) is an industrial and mining services company providing lift and shift services to Australian and International customers. These services include bulk materials handling, transport, mining and associated industrial services.

Aerocare

Acquisition in 2014
Aerocare is Australia’s leading independent provider of aviation services, specializing in outsourced airport flight support. The company collaborates with 34 airlines, ranging from budget carriers to full-service international airlines, offering a comprehensive suite of passenger and ramp services. Aerocare is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, innovation, and cost control, ensuring that its operations are efficient and reliable. The services include check-in, baggage handling, ramp handling, and various ancillary offerings, all designed to meet the diverse needs of its airline partners. With a focus on employee development, Aerocare provides industry-leading training and fosters career growth opportunities, making it an attractive workplace for those in the aviation sector.

Allity

Acquisition in 2013
Allity is a Melbourne-based company that owns and operates residential aged care and independent living communities across Australia, with 45 locations in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. Established in 2013, Allity provides a range of services, including personal, respite, nursing, and dementia care, ensuring that residents can age in place comfortably. The company is dedicated to offering quality care in home-like environments, where residents are treated with respect and dignity. In addition to its core services, Allity also emphasizes infection control, basic life support, and safety measures to enhance the well-being of its residents.

Craveable Brands

Acquisition in 2011
Craveable Brands Limited is an Australian company that specializes in the operation of quick-service restaurants, both domestically and internationally. Headquartered in Chatswood, Australia, it was incorporated in 2011 and is recognized for its ownership of three well-known brands: Red Rooster, Chicken Treat, and Oporto. With a network of 560 restaurants, Craveable Brands stands as the largest Australian-owned quick-service restaurant operator. The company emphasizes various aspects of its business, including restaurant operations, supply chain management, franchising, marketing, store design, and food innovation, all aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction. Craveable Brands is committed to delivering high-quality food offerings, such as hand-prepared fried chicken and slow-cooked rotisserie chicken, ensuring a consistent and satisfying dining experience for its customers.

Healthe Care Australia

Acquisition in 2011
Healthe Care Australia, a subsidiary of Luye Medical, is a prominent provider of private healthcare services based in Sydney. As the third largest corporate private hospital operator in Australia, Healthe Care manages a portfolio of 35 hospitals, which includes approximately 2,500 beds and 70 operating theatres, serving major urban centers and regional areas. The organization employs nearly 7,000 staff and offers a diverse range of services, including cardiology, colorectal, gastroenterology, general surgery, orthopedics, and rehabilitation. Additionally, Healthe Care is one of the largest private mental health service providers in the country, featuring close to 800 beds dedicated to mental health care. The company also delivers outpatient services such as workplace rehabilitation and community nursing, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care that extends beyond their hospital stays.

Supercars Group

Acquisition in 2011
Supercars Group is an Australian motorsport organization based in Southport, specializing in the management and promotion of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, which is recognized as the premier touring car category in Australasia. The company serves as the central franchise rights holder, managing contracts with race circuits, teams, media buyers, and sponsors. In addition to overseeing the championship, Supercars Group is responsible for promoting and running major events on the racing calendar. With its focus on international expansion, the organization aims to enhance the global recognition of its events, solidifying its status as a leader in motorsport entertainment.

SocialVolt

Series A in 2011
SocialVolt is a provider of comprehensive social media management services designed to structure and control social media programs for organizations. The company enables clients to manage their social media efforts effectively by offering a complete suite of tools for publishing content, managing workflows, monitoring brand presence, and reporting results from a single platform. SocialVolt emphasizes compliance and risk management, incorporating features such as detailed audit trails, custom review dictionaries, and approval workflows to maintain brand integrity and security. Its services also include brand monitoring, campaign management, influencer management, and social compliance management, allowing organizations to secure, manage, and audit their social media properties. This makes SocialVolt particularly suitable for enterprises and agencies seeking a streamlined solution for social media engagement, collaboration, and compliance across multiple brands.

Brownes

Acquisition in 2010
Brownes Foods Operations Pty Ltd., based in Balcatta, Australia, is a prominent producer and distributor of dairy products, including milk, yoghurt, creams, juices, and flavored milk. Established in 1886, it has a long history of serving consumers with high-quality food and beverages. As one of Australia's oldest companies, Brownes has developed strong relationships with generations of farmers, employees, distributors, and retailers. The company is the largest collector of milk in Western Australia, sourcing over 130 million liters annually from local farms. Currently, Brownes is undergoing a transformational investment program aimed at expanding into new categories and enhancing technical capabilities to better serve its customers.

Ausfuel

Acquisition in 2010
Ausfuel is an energy distribution company specializing in the retailing, distribution, and transportation of fuel and lubricants. The company operates primarily in the Northern Territory, extending its services to remote regional areas and also reaching into Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales. Ausfuel offers a comprehensive range of end-to-end fuel products and services, utilizing a fleet of trains and trailers for supply, transportation, and storage. This approach enables the company to effectively meet the fuel needs of clients in the commercial, retail, and cartage sectors.

MYOB Technology

Acquisition in 2009
MYOB Technology is a provider of accounting software solutions designed to support business owners and accountants across various industries. The company offers a range of products, including MYOB Essentials, MYOB AccountRight, and MYOB Advanced, which cater to businesses of different sizes. Their software facilitates financial management by automating accounting and payroll tasks, managing employee payments, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Additionally, MYOB has adopted cloud-based solutions, enabling users to access their accounting and payroll information from anywhere with an internet connection. This focus on efficiency and compliance helps small and medium-sized businesses streamline their operations and manage their financial responsibilities effectively.

Cellarmasters

Acquisition in 2007
Cellarmasters is a retailer specializing in the online sale and direct delivery of a wide range of wines, including red, white, and specialty varieties. The company operates two prominent direct marketing wine clubs, Cellarmasters in Australia and New Zealand Wine Cellars in New Zealand. Additionally, it encompasses several integrated businesses, such as Dorrien Estate, a winery located in the Barossa Valley, and Vinpac International, which is recognized as Australia’s largest independent wine bottling operation. Furthermore, Cellarmasters includes Carters & Assoc., a distributor of wine and dry goods in New Zealand. The company has established itself as a significant player in the wine industry, offering consumers easy access to quality wines online.

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 is a leading manufacturer and distributor of waste management products, operating one of the largest and most automated plastic injection moulding plants in Australasia, located in Somersby, New South Wales. The company specializes in the production of various garbage bins, including wheelie bins, dump cans, garbage boxes, and chutes, catering to the waste and recycling industries. With a strong market presence, Sulo has delivered over 10 million mobile garbage bins to the Australian market, reinforcing its position as a market leader through a combination of significant production capabilities, innovative practices, and a commitment to 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 prominent electronic security company operating in the Australian and New Zealand markets. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive range of services, including the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of electronic security systems. Its offerings cater to both residential and commercial clients and encompass access control systems, alarm systems, CCTV cameras, video surveillance, and perimeter security solutions. Additionally, Signature Security Group provides alarm monitoring services and medical alerts, ensuring a robust security framework for its diverse customer base.

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. is a manufacturer of building products specializing in insulation solutions, roofing, sinkware, and flooring. Operating across New Zealand, Australia, and the United States, the company is organized into five core business segments: Insulation New Zealand, Insulation Australia, Tasman Roofing, Tasman Sinkware, and Tasman Access Flooring. Its insulation offerings encompass a comprehensive range of products suitable for roofs, ceilings, walls, and includes building foils and underlays. In Australia, Tasman's insulation products are marketed under the FattBatts brand, while in New Zealand, they are known as PinkBatts. Through its diverse product lines, Tasman Building Products aims to meet the various needs of the construction industry.

Australian Geographic

Acquisition in 1998
Australian Geographic Pty Ltd. is a publishing and retail company based in Sydney, Australia, incorporated in 1984. It operates as a subsidiary of Northern Pictures Pty Ltd and is known for its geographic travel and adventure journal. The company's publishing division produces the Australian Geographic Journal, DMag magazine, and various specialist book titles, travel guides, diaries, and calendars. Complementing its publishing efforts, the retail division manages 50 Australian Geographic branded stores and 23 Socrates stores, offering a range of products related to nature, adventure, and exploration. Through its initiatives, Australian Geographic aims to promote environmental awareness and foster a love for Australia's natural heritage.

New Zealand Pharmaceuticals

New Zealand Pharmaceuticals Limited is a manufacturer specializing in pharmaceutical intermediates and diagnostic products for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The company produces a diverse range of offerings, including dietary supplements, carbohydrates, microbiological and cell culture media, and various pharmaceutical ingredients such as cholic acid, heparin, and natural taurine. Additionally, it extracts and purifies biochemicals from meat processing by-products, ensuring high-quality production through its in-house laboratories. New Zealand Pharmaceuticals exports its products both domestically and internationally, also providing an online sales platform. Established in 1953 and headquartered in Palmerston North, New Zealand, the company operates as a subsidiary of Industria Chimica Emiliana S.r.l.
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