Mergers and acquisition experts for strategic growth

Strategic advice for transformative M&A solutions

Mergers and acquisitions can unlock transformative growth, strategic advantage, or a successful exit – but only when the right structure, strategy, and support are in place.

Biz Mergers and Acquisitions provides expert mergers acquisitions advisory services for New Zealand businesses valued between NZ$1 million and NZ$100 million. For smaller business sales under NZ$1 million, please refer to our Business Sales page, which provides tailored support for owner-operated and small enterprise exits.

With deep experience across merger acquisition strategy, valuation, commercial due diligence, deal structuring, and post-deal integration, our team helps navigate every stage of the merger and acquisition process.

From corporate divestitures to business acquisitions, our approach balances rigorous analysis with commercial insight – ensuring value is realised, not just promised.

Who we work with

Our clients span sectors and ownership types but share one thing in common: the need for trusted, experienced advisors.

We work with:

Business owners planning a merger, exit, or strategic sale.
Corporates looking to drive growth through business acquisitions or joint ventures.
Private equity firms seeking well-aligned, high-return opportunities.
International investors entering or expanding within the New Zealand market.

M&A strategy and advisory services

Every successful merger and acquisition begins with a clearly defined strategy. Our experienced team works with you to design a path that maximises opportunity and reduces complexity.

Merger & acquisition strategy

Clarify goals, analyse market conditions, and build a tailored roadmap.

Value bridge framework

Identify and prioritise all drivers of value throughout the m&a process.

Growth via business acquisitions

Pinpoint complementary opportunities that support scale and margin.

Corporate divestiture planning

Structure and execute the sale of subsidiaries or business units with minimal disruption.

Transition and realisation planning

Maintain performance and stakeholder confidence from pre-deal to post-close.

Buy-side advisory and acquisition support

Growth via mergers and acquisitions requires precision. From identifying targets to closing the deal, our acquisition support is methodical, discreet, and focused on outcomes.

Target screening and evaluation: Use advanced analytics to identify and assess fit, risk, and reward.
Synergy analysis: Validate operational, cultural, and financial alignment.
Structuring and negotiation: Build value-positive deals that reflect both opportunity and risk.
Financing acquisitions: Access capital through bank debt, mezzanine finance, and private equity funding partners.

Private equity and capital raising

Strategic growth often depends on securing the right capital, from the right partners, at the right time. Biz Mergers and Acquisitions helps clients unlock capital and connect with investors who align with their long-term goals.

Private equity New Zealand access:

We maintain strong relationships with leading private equity firms and investment groups across New Zealand, Australia, and Asia – bringing the right partners to the table.

Private equity matchmaking:

Identify and prioritise all drivers of value throughout the m&a process.

Capital raising expertise:

Whether through bank debt, mezzanine finance, private equity houses, high-net-worth individuals, or institutional investors, we structure capital solutions that support transaction goals and business strategy.

Entry and exit strategy support:

Biz Mergers and Acquisitions provides clear planning around value creation, timelines, and exit pathways – ensuring capital partners are aligned from day one.

FROM RAISING GROWTH CAPITAL TO SUPPORTING BUYOUTS AND INVESTMENT ROUNDS, WE BRING INSIGHT, STRUCTURE, AND NETWORK ACCESS TO EVERY TRANSACTION.

Navigating bank debt for M&A transactions

Financing through debt is one of the most powerful tools in mergers and acquisitions – but also one of the most complex. Biz Mergers and Acquisitions supports clients in structuring and securing the right debt funding to fuel strategic growth.

Bank loans can amplify buying power, preserve equity, and increase return on investment. Yet, navigating the bank’s internal processes, documentation requirements, and approval channels is often challenging – especially when timing is critical.

This is where Biz Mergers and Acquisitions makes the difference.

We help you:

Identify suitable banking partners with experience in M&A finance.
Prepare financial models and information packs that speak the language of lenders.
Negotiate terms that support your wider commercial strategy.
Structure repayment schedules and debt-to-equity ratios to manage risk and improve flexibility.

Our longstanding relationships with major lenders, combined with deep transaction experience, allow us to streamline the financing acquisitions process – keeping deals moving and aligned with your goals.

Whether debt is your primary funding strategy or a complement to private equity funding, we provide the insight and connections to make it work for you.

Strategic relationships and alliances

Not all growth requires a full acquisition. In many cases, the right strategic relationship can deliver faster access to markets, customers, and innovation – with less capital and complexity.

Biz Mergers and Acquisitions helps you evaluate, structure, and optimise these collaborative opportunities to ensure alignment, mitigate risk, and maximise shared value.

Joint ventures and commercial alliances: We guide you through the formation and negotiation of partnerships that balance cost, capability, and control – enabling mutual growth while managing exposure.
Strategic partnerships: Our team helps identify the right partners, assess strategic fit, and formalise agreements that support expansion and innovation.
Long-term structuring: Biz Mergers and Acquisitions provides expert advice on designing governance frameworks, ownership models, and performance mechanisms that keep partnerships effective and future-focused.
Whether you are exploring a new market, seeking complementary expertise, or aiming to scale with agility, we help turn collaboration into a growth strategy that works.

M&A integration consulting and value creation

Closing the deal is just the beginning. The real impact of mergers and acquisitions lies in how effectively the businesses are integrated and positioned for long-term performance.

Biz Mergers and Acquisitions supports clients beyond transaction close – helping you turn strategy into execution and capture the full value of your deal.

M&A integration consulting: Our team applies proven frameworks and M&A integration best practices to align operations, culture, and systems – reducing disruption and accelerating results.
Go-to-market strategies: We help define and implement launch plans, pricing models, and customer strategies that build momentum and strengthen market position from day one.
M&A finance optimisation: From cost restructuring to margin improvement, we identify financial levers that support sustainable value creation post-merger.
Performance alignment: Biz Mergers and Acquisitions facilitates leadership clarity, embedded KPIs, and strategic accountability to ensure your integration delivers measurable results – not just promises.

Whether navigating a full merger or a targeted business acquisition, our focus is on helping you achieve performance continuity and strategic uplift.

M&A due diligence and deal validation

In any mergers and acquisitions transaction, thorough due diligence is essential to protect your investment and uncover hidden risks or upside.

Biz Mergers and Acquisitions provides detailed commercial due diligence services that go beyond the surface – giving you the clarity and confidence to proceed.

Market dynamics and disruption analysis: We assess broader economic trends, emerging technologies, and competitive forces to determine how external conditions could impact the deal.
Financial and operational diligence: Our team reviews financial statements, performance metrics, and operational stability to verify value and identify potential red flags.
Customer and contract analysis: We examine customer retention, revenue concentration, and key agreements to understand the quality and sustainability of earnings.

Each review is led by our commercial due diligence consulting specialists and supported by data-driven insights – ensuring your decisions are informed, timely, and strategically sound. Whether you are on the buy side or preparing a business for sale, Biz Mergers and Acquisitions helps you validate the opportunity and move forward with assurance.

Cross-border M&A and international capability

Whether expanding into new markets or working with offshore buyers, our global experience provides confidence and coordination.

International M&A consulting: Navigate regulatory, cultural, and economic challenges in overseas transactions.
Legal, tax, and financial partners: Access trusted professionals to manage deal complexity.
Cross-border integration support: Ensure post-close execution aligns with global standards and local expectations.

Tools, playbooks, and M&A infrastructure

Successful mergers and acquisitions are not one-off achievements – they are the result of disciplined processes, clear communication, and systems that scale.

Biz Mergers and Acquisitions equips clients with the tools and infrastructure needed to deliver repeatable, high-value outcomes across every stage of the M&A process.

M&A project management tools: We provide structured platforms that keep stakeholders aligned, track progress against key milestones, and maintain momentum from start to finish.
Replicable M&A playbooks: Clients benefit from step-by-step frameworks, checklists, and documentation developed through years of advisory experience – making complex transactions more manageable.
Custom dashboards: Our real-time dashboards offer visibility into deal status, value drivers, integration KPIs, and risks – supporting faster, better-informed decisions.

With our practical systems and advisory oversight, your team stays focused, your processes remain on track, and your results are consistently strong.

Surround yourself with the right experts

Selling a business involves more than a great buyer and a signed agreement. Behind every successful business sale is a team of professionals working to protect your interests, maximise value, and ensure a smooth transition. Two of the most important roles? Your accountant and your lawyer.

Your accountant: strategic insight from preparation to settlement

Accountants play a vital role in preparing your business for sale, positioning it for buyer confidence, and guiding the financial side of the transaction.

Key ways an accountant supports your business exit strategy include:

Preparing accurate financial records and forecasts that support your business valuation and stand up to a detailed due diligence report.
Advising on tax-efficient structures, including earn-outs, deferred payments, and other financial scenarios.
Helping to clarify what your business is worth, especially if you are seeking a small business valuation or assessing how to structure a business for sale in today’s market.
Ensuring confidentiality, compliance, and sale timing are carefully managed.

A trusted accountant not only helps you present the strongest version of your business, but also ensures your goals are reflected in every stage of the process.

Your lawyer: more than just contracts

An experienced, commercially astute M&A lawyer brings more than legal expertise – they understand how to protect the value and viability of the deal.

They help you:

Negotiate and structure the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) to align with your overall business exit planning.
Identify commercial risks and propose pragmatic solutions to maintain deal momentum.
Navigate regulatory and compliance matters, which is especially important in NZ business sales.
Protect your interests when dealing with issues such as vendor support, non-competes, and post-sale obligations.

For anyone wondering how to sell a business successfully, a skilled legal advisor is a key asset.

Why choose Biz Mergers and Acquisitions?

Trusted experience. Proven results. Values-led approach.

Experienced team

Led by Chartered Accountant and entrepreneur Atesh Bhej, our advisors bring more than 25 years of commercial and financial expertise to every engagement.

Specialist mergers and acquisitions advisors

Our M&A team brings strategic insight, financial expertise, and practical deal experience to help you achieve the best outcome.

Licensed business brokers

Our business brokers are experts in buyer engagement, deal structuring, and transaction management – ensuring you’re supported every step of the way.

Sector insight

Our deep industry knowledge helps identify opportunities, manage risk, and deliver tailored outcomes across a wide range of business types.

Personalised service

Every client receives thoughtful, collaborative support – with strategies shaped around your goals and values.

Clear and transparent process

From initial consultation to final handover, our methods are straightforward, practical, and designed to reduce stress.

Proven results

We have a strong track record of successful transactions in business sales, mergers, and acquisitions throughout New Zealand.

Values-led culture

Partnership, integrity, client care, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do – ensuring a service you can trust.

Results that speak for themselves

Our results are measured not just in deals closed, but in the trust we build and the legacy we help protect. From privately owned SMEs to $100M transactions, our clients rely on Biz Mergers and Acquisitions to deliver value at every stage of the journey.

Letterboxd

“Navigating the sale of our large technology (SaaS) business, Letterboxd, to an offshore (CA) purchaser was a complex and high-stakes process; large numbers, complex shareholding structures, international taxation issues and tight deadlines. We knew we needed someone in our corner with the right experience and commercial acumen to help us through. That person was Atesh Bhej from Biz M&A.

Atesh worked seamlessly with our legal team; bringing a calm and strategic approach to one of the most important milestones in our business journey. He helped us manage the financial complexities of the deal with confidence—protecting our interests, anticipating issues before they arose, and ensuring everything stayed on track from negotiation to completion. We couldn’t have asked for a better financial advisory partner.”

Karl von Randow
Co-Founder – Letterboxd

Kiwi Coaches

“Selling Kiwi Coaches wasn’t just a business decision – it was the end of a chapter we’d built over decades. From the first conversation, Atesh Bhej understood that. He brought clarity, structure, and confidence to what could have been an overwhelming process. We spent more than 20 years building a successful business that will provide for comfortable retirement.

Atesh wasn’t just a facilitator – he was a dealmaker. He worked closely with us to prepare the business for sale, guided us through every step of the transaction, and helped secure the right buyer at the right value. He knew when to push, when to hold, and how to protect our interests throughout.

If you’re thinking of selling your business, talk to Atesh first. His experience, instincts, trustworthiness and ability to deliver results speak volumes. Atesh Bhej is ONE OF THE BEST.“

Calvin & Katie West
Former Owner – Kiwi Coaches

FAQs: Frequently asked questions about business sales

What is the mergers and acquisitions process?

The merger and acquisition process includes strategy development, target identification, valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, and post-deal integration. Each stage plays a role in value creation and risk management.

What are the key steps in a merger and acquisition?

The main merger and acquisition steps are: (1) defining the strategy, (2) identifying targets, (3) conducting due diligence, (4) negotiating and structuring the deal, (5) completing the transaction, and (6) managing integration.

What is commercial due diligence?

M&A due diligence assesses a company’s market position, growth potential, operations, and risks. It ensures you understand what you are buying and helps structure the right deal.

How do I finance an acquisition?

Financing acquisitions often includes a mix of bank debt, vendor finance, private equity funding, or capital from high-net-worth investors. A skilled advisor will structure this mix to support your goals and risk appetite.

What is the difference between a merger and an acquisition?

A merger combines two businesses to form a new entity, while an acquisition involves one company purchasing another. Both can offer growth, scale, and strategic advantages.

Why do companies use M&A advisory firms?

M&A consulting firms provide strategy, analysis, negotiation, and integration support. They bring objectivity, experience, and access to networks – making complex deals achievable.

How long does a typical M&A deal take?

A mid-market m&a process can take anywhere from 3 to 9 months depending on deal complexity, due diligence findings, and funding arrangements.

Sell your business with confidence and clarity

Whether you are ready to go to market or just exploring options, Biz Mergers and Acquisitions is here to help. Let us guide you through what is possible.