Thinking About the Future of Your Business?
Whether you are planning for retirement, exploring new opportunities, or simply ready for the next chapter — we are here to have a confidential conversation about your options.
Kauri Partners acquires essential service businesses across New Zealand. We offer fair valuations, fast timelines, and a commitment to preserving your team, your brand, and your legacy. Backed by NZVC, an institutional NZ venture capital firm.
Why Business Owners Choose Kauri Partners
We understand that selling a business is personal. Here is what sets us apart.
Speed
Receive a conditional offer within two weeks of sharing key business information. We move quickly because we know the sectors we invest in.
Certainty
Backed by an institutional New Zealand venture capital firm. Our capital is committed, so you can be confident in our ability to complete the transaction.
Continuity
We retain your team and preserve the culture that made your business successful. Your employees are an asset, not a cost to be cut.
Flexibility
We structure deals to suit your goals — whether that is vendor finance, earnouts, staged transitions, or a clean exit. Every situation is different.
Discretion
Complete confidentiality from the first conversation. Your employees, customers, and competitors will not know you are considering a sale.
What We Look For
We focus on businesses that provide essential services — the companies New Zealand depends on every day.
Essential service businesses — trades, compliance, and infrastructure
$500K to $15M in annual revenue
An established team that can operate day-to-day
Strong customer relationships and a solid reputation
The Process
From first conversation to completion, we guide you through every step. Most acquisitions complete within 8 to 12 weeks.
Introduction
We learn about your business in a confidential, no-obligation conversation.
Evaluation
Our team assesses fit across multiple dimensions.
Conditional Offer
You receive a conditional offer within two weeks.
~2 weeksDue Diligence
Thorough review with full transparency on both sides.
Completion
We finalise the acquisition and begin the transition.
Integration
Your business gains access to our technology and operational support.
Start a Confidential Conversation
There is no obligation and no pressure. Tell us a little about your business and we will be in touch within one business day.
Everything you share with us is treated with complete confidentiality. We will never contact your employees, customers, or competitors without your explicit permission.
Not ready to talk? Read our guide to selling your business.
Ready to Start a Conversation?
Take the first step towards the future of your business. Everything is confidential.