Archer Capital
Private Equity Est. 1997
USD 1.2B
Estimated FUM
- Type
- Private Equity
- HQ
- Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
- Founded
- 1997
About
Archer Capital is an Australian-owned private-equity investor established in 1997. It describes a focused strategy centred on growth platforms, alignment with founders and managers, and favourable industry dynamics.
Strategies
Buyout
Growth Equity
Public Equity
Venture Capital
Private Credit
Venture Debt
Hedge Strategies
Special Situations
Investment Focus
Investment size
USD 40M - USD 400M
Reported investment size. Actual commitments may vary by stage, ownership and follow-on participation.
Investment Stages
Stages
Seed Series A Series B Growth Public
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
Australia
Coverage
Country-focused Regions
Oceania
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Office Presence
1 country
Australia
1 known office
Dawes Point, NSW, Australia (HQ)
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