Acheron is New Zealand’s first search fund, creating sustainable value through acquisition.

Acheron Capital is an entrepreneur-led private equity fund looking to acquire a small to medium size business in New Zealand to operate and grow over the long term.

The type of business where we can add the most value is well-established, with consistent revenue and profit, experiencing stable growth and a sustainable customer base.

Acheron Capital is led by Luke Taylor and backed by a group of experienced investors and advisors from New Zealand, Australia, USA, Brazil, Spain, and South Africa.

As the direct manager of the acquired business, we aim to apply our skills, experience, and determination to grow the business while maintaining the legacy and reputation the owner has created.

We are particularly interested in meeting with business owners interested in maintaining their legacy while considering opportunities to transition ownership of the business.

Criteria

We are particularly interested in meeting with business owners interested in maintaining their legacy while considering opportunities to transition ownership of the business. Book a call with us today

  • Financial

    We are looking for solid, stable businesses that have 5+ years of profitable operations, EBITDA greater than $1.5m, and profit margins 15%+.

  • Industry

    We are targeting industries with strong growth potential, low cyclicity, low-medium levels of capital spend

  • Trends

    We are searching for businesses that are well placed to manage global trends such as environmental sustainability

Team

  • Luke Taylor

    Luke Taylor

    Managing Director

    Luke is a former NZ Navy Officer and Ship Captain who brings over 20 years of experience leading high performing teams in both the military and corporate word.

    His experience spans Military Leadership, Executive General Management, Business Ownership, and Consulting.

  • Manveen Anand

    Manveen Anand

    Acquisition Analyst

  • Owen Wong

    Owen Wong

    Acquisition Analyst

  • Daniel

    Daniel Song

    Acquisition Analyst

  • Todor Cvetanov

    Todor Cvetanov

    Acquisition Analyst

Investors

Acheron Capital is supported by a diverse local and international team who will work closely with us throughout the entire process.