Matt Kirke

Selling Businesses Across NZ
From Owner-Operated to Multi-Million Dollar Enterprises

Most business owners don't struggle to find buyers. They struggle to find qualified buyers who can pay market value, perform due diligence efficiently, and actually complete at settlement.

In my 20+ years of deal-making, I've seen too many sales fall over at the 11th hour, not because of price, but because of poor process management.

That's the gap I focus on.

I work with business owners across Auckland and New Zealand, from established owner-operated businesses through to $2M–$17M+ enterprises to position, market, and sell properly, not just list and hope.

I'm known for:

- Bringing qualified buyers to the table (not tyre kickers)
- Structuring deals that actually get across the line, at any scale
- Managing the process so vendors don't lose momentum halfway through

You know what? Most deals don't fall over because of price. They fall over because of poor handling. That's where I make the difference.

My Specialist Focus:
Two sectors where I've built deep, specific expertise:

- Tourism & Hospitality - from boutique operators through to luxury lodges and larger tourism enterprises
- FMCG - manufacturing, fresh food production, frozen, halal, long shelf life (tinned, canned, jarred, packet, pickled), and supermarket/grocery businesses

If you're operating in either of these spaces, I understand the buyer pool, the valuation drivers, and the due diligence issues specific to your sector.

Current Buyer Demand:
Right now, I'm working with buyers actively looking for:

- Established businesses from $500k up to $17M+ in revenue
- Tourism, hospitality & luxury lodge opportunities
- FMCG manufacturing, fresh food production, frozen, halal and long shelf life (tinned, canned, jarred, packet, pickled) producers
- Supermarkets and grocery retail businesses
- Marine, maritime services and infrastructure businesses
- Health, fitness & wellness businesses
- Equipment rental companies
- ICT and B2B service companies
- Trades and compliance-based businesses

If you're even thinking about selling, whether it's a $1M business or a $15M+ operation, there's a good chance I already have someone looking.

My Background:

- 20+ years in ICT and business sales
- Tens of millions in negotiated transactions across deal sizes
- Business owner experience (bought, scaled, sold) multiple tourism businesses
- Networks across Auckland business and sports communities
- Specialist expertise in Tourism and FMCG sector sales

Vendors work with me because I:

- Give straight advice, even when it's not what you want to hear
- Know how to position a business for maximum value - regardless of size
- Stay close to the deal from first meeting through to settlement

Market Update:
With interest rates stabilizing and buyer confidence returning, we're seeing the strongest buyer activity in 18 months. If you've been considering a sale, Q2–Q3 2026 is shaping up to be an optimal window.

If you're curious about what your business might sell for, or whether now is the right time, let's have a conversation.

No pressure. Just clarity.