Anacacia Capital

Anacacia Capital is a Sydney-based private equity firm established in 2007, focusing on mid-market investments in Australia and New Zealand. The firm specializes in providing growth capital, buyouts, and acquisitions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with annual revenues between A$20 million and A$500 million. Anacacia Capital manages over A$800 million in committed capital from various investors, including superannuation funds, pension funds, endowments, family offices, and fund of funds.

The firm's investment strategy involves taking an active role in its portfolio companies, offering strategic insight and capital to support growth, ownership changes, and succession planning. Anacacia Capital has successfully invested in over 60 SMEs across diverse sectors such as consumer goods, industrial, business services, transport, and technology. Notable investments include Appen, Big River, Home Appliances, Lomb Scientific, Rafferty's Garden, and Yumi's Quality Foods.

Anacacia Capital's approach emphasizes collaboration with outstanding management teams to drive business growth and diversification. The firm has been recognized for its contributions to the Australian private equity landscape, receiving awards like the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCAL) Chairman’s Award for its successful investment in Rafferty’s Garden. The firm's commitment to responsible investment is also evident through its signatory status with the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), reflecting its dedication to integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into its investment processes.