About Archer Capital

Archer Capital is one of Australia’s leading private equity investment houses, with $2 billion in funds under management or advice and the longest track record of any leveraged buyout (LBO) manager in Australia.

Archer Capital is an established market leader in LBO transactions in Australia. Since 1996, Archer Capital’s Partners and executives have closed over 25 acquisitions involving total aggregate funding in excess of $4 billion.

Archer Capital is unique in the Australian buyout industry in that our team possesses significant operational and general management experience. Archer Capital executives have a mix of line management experience in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), retailing, manufacturing and distribution. A hands-on, operational approach is an essential part of Archer Capital’s investment process, from investment assessment to ongoing investment management. We believe our operational experience, combined with our expertise in funding and structuring deals, allows us to be much better equipped as partners and custodians in the management of operating businesses.

Archer Capital Key Facts

Established 1996
$2 billion in funds under management or advice
A leader in Australasian leveraged buyouts

Our Focus

Archer Capital specialises in small and mid-market LBOs via two separate funds: Archer Capital Buyout Fund (Fund 4) and Archer Capital Growth Fund (Fund 1)
Archer Capital Fund 4 seeks mid-market LBO opportunities in Australia and New Zealand, favouring businesses with enterprise values of between $100 million and $1 billion, and strong market positions
Archer Capital Growth Fund (Fund 1) seeks smaller LBO opportunities in Australia, favouring businesses with enterprise values between $20 million and $100 million
Our operational focus allows us to make investments in operationally complex businesses that other private equity firms might shy away from