Introduction & Deal Matching · New Zealand

We pair the right
seller with the

right buyer.

Pairing Partners identifies supply and demand across three specific market mandates — then makes the introduction. We do not give advice. We connect qualified parties and let the right professionals take it from there.

Sellers — Register Interest Buyers — Join the Network
3
Active Mandate
Categories
$5M–$250M
Capital Transaction
Range
NZ · AU · UK
Markets
Covered
Fee Schedule at a Glance
Buyers & Investors
Network membership
$250
Per 90-day period · renewable
Sellers — Due Diligence Commitment
Pairing Partners preparation fee
$1,999
One-time registration
Advisor Mandate
Registered advisor · varies by mandate
$5K–$10K
Upfront + retainer + success fee
Pairing Partners does not provide financial advice. All fees shown are indicative. Advisor fees are set independently by registered advisors and are separate from Pairing Partners fees.
01
What We Do
We Identify. We Introduce. We Step Back.
Pairing Partners is not a financial advisor, broker-dealer, or investment manager. We are an introduction and matching service. Our role is to identify parties with complementary needs and connect them — then let qualified professionals, advisors, and the parties themselves take the process forward.
  • No advice given — ever
  • No client money held or managed
  • No transactions executed on behalf of clients
  • Every introduction is made to both parties transparently
  • All parties are encouraged to take independent legal and financial advice
02
What Sets Us Apart
Curated Introductions. Qualified on Both Sides.
The quality of an introduction is only as good as the quality of the parties involved. Pairing Partners pre-qualifies both sides of every match. Buyers and investors are registered members with verified backgrounds. Sellers complete a due diligence commitment process before being presented to the market.
  • Buyers are registered, vetted members — not anonymous enquirers
  • Sellers complete a structured DD commitment before listing
  • Advisors on our network hold their own licences and mandates
  • Accounting practices and professional referrers are formal partners
  • Every introduction is matched, not broadcast
Three Mandates

What We Pair

Three distinct market mandates — each with a specific supply, a specific demand, and a specific introduction pathway.

Mandate One

Annuity Trail Business Acquisitions

A UK-based institutional funder holds an active mandate to acquire recurring trail income businesses — practices and agencies where revenue is largely passive, contracted, and recurring. Pairing Partners identifies suitable seller candidates and introduces them to the buyer.

Accounting practices are natural partners here: they hold privileged visibility into the financial health and succession readiness of exactly these businesses. We work with practices to identify clients who may be ready to explore an exit.

  • Financial advice practices and investment advisories
  • Insurance brokerages — life, general, or both
  • Mortgage and lending brokerages
  • Accounting practices with recurring advisory income
  • Any professional services agency with an annuity revenue model
  • KiwiSaver, managed funds, or wrap platform distributors
Ideal Seller Profile
The Right Candidate
Owner-operator aged 55–70. $200K–$5M+ in annual recurring trail or commission income. Business established 10+ years with strong client retention. Profitable, compliant, not heavily leveraged. No clear buyer identified — or open to exploring options. Motivated by a clean, well-structured exit.
Seller Fee Structure
DD Commitment (Pairing Partners)
$1,999One-time · includes preparation & introduction
Registered Advisor Upfront
$5K – $10KSet by the appointed registered advisor
Six-Month Retainer
By agreementAdvisor-specific, disclosed upfront
Success Fee
% of transactionAdvisor-set · disclosed before engagement
Mandate Two

Non-Bank Capital for Underserved Businesses

Many well-run businesses have genuine capital needs that conventional banks are unable or unwilling to meet — due to deal complexity, timeline, structure, or size. Pairing Partners introduces these businesses to registered advisors and capital sources with active mandates in this space.

We do not arrange, place, or advise on capital. We identify a business's need and introduce them to a registered advisor who holds the appropriate mandate. The advisor takes the process forward.

  • Growth capital and expansion finance beyond bank appetite
  • M&A and bolt-on acquisition funding
  • Structured debt, mezzanine, and hybrid instruments
  • Pre-IPO equity raises
  • Sale and leaseback, securitisation, bridging finance
  • Management buyout and succession funding
Ideal Client Profile
Who Fits This Mandate
SME or mid-market business with $5M–$500M in revenue. Creditworthy, commercially sophisticated. Finance need of $5M–$250M that is outside standard banking appetite. Motivated by execution certainty and access, not cheapest rate. Any sector: manufacturing, agri, tech, property, healthcare, professional services.
Client Fee Structure
Introduction (Pairing Partners)
$1,999DD commitment · introduction to registered advisor
Registered Advisor Upfront
$5K – $10KAdvisor-set · disclosed before engagement
Retainer & Success Fee
By agreementStandard for mid-market capital mandates
Mandate Three

Small Business Succession

Many owner-operated businesses reach the point of succession with no clear buyer, no succession plan, and no pathway to a clean exit. Pairing Partners matches these businesses with pre-vetted buyers who carry real management credentials — drawn from corporate leadership and startup founder backgrounds.

Two structured pathways are available depending on the seller's circumstances and the buyer's capital position.

  • Option A — Clean exit: pre-vetted buyer with funds, no vendor finance required
  • Option B — Vendor finance: structured deferred payment to a qualified buyer
  • All buyers pre-vetted by Pairing Partners before introduction
  • Buyers must demonstrate corporate executive or startup management background
  • Business value range typically $500K – $10M
  • Any sector; NZ and Australia
Buyer Qualification Standard
Who We Approve as a Buyer
Buyers must demonstrate a verifiable track record in corporate management (10+ years), startup founding or C-suite leadership, or financial services operations. References are verified. A short interview with a Pairing Partners Principal is required before the buyer is introduced to any seller. There is no bypass on this standard.
Fee Structure — Both Sides
Seller — DD Commitment
$1,999Pairing Partners preparation & introduction
Buyer — Network Membership
$250Per 90 days · renewable · access to all mandates
Registered Advisor (seller-side)
$5K – $10KUpfront + retainer + success fee
Vendor Finance Structuring
Advisor-setDisclosed and agreed before engagement
The Process

From first contact to completed introduction

1
Register
Complete the relevant registration — buyer membership or seller DD commitment. We review your details within 3 business days.
2
Qualify
A Pairing Partners Principal conducts a brief qualification conversation to confirm fit, verify credentials, and understand the mandate.
3
Match
Once qualified on both sides, a formal introduction is made. Each party receives a clear brief on who they are being introduced to and why.
4
Transact
The parties engage with their respective advisors to progress the deal. Pairing Partners steps back — the professionals take over.
The Network

Pairing Partners Principals

Every introduction is made by a named, approved Pairing Partners Principal. Our Principals are not intermediaries — they are experienced operators who understand what good looks like on both sides of a transaction.

Founding Principal
Our Team
Commercial economist with over 30 years spanning investment banking at major global institutions, venture capital incubation across Africa and Asia-Pacific, FinTech and InsurTech executive roles in New Zealand and internationally, and capital markets advisory work across NZ, Australia, the UK, and South Africa. Former chair of a national financial technology industry body. Co-founder of multiple financial services and technology businesses.
Investment Banking Venture Capital FinTech NZ · AU · UK
Principal Criteria
Vetted. Credentialled. Named.
All Principals admitted to the Pairing Partners network must demonstrate a verifiable track record in corporate executive leadership, financial services, or founder-level startup operations. Each Principal is approved individually before they lead any client introduction. References are verified. There are no anonymous or unqualified intermediaries in this network.
Pre-approved Corporate executive Startup founder Verified track record
For Accountants & Advisors
Practice Partnership Programme
Accounting and audit practices are natural partners for Pairing Partners. They hold privileged visibility into clients approaching succession, clients with unmet capital needs, and clients considering exits. We offer a formal, documented referral arrangement with clear commercial terms and transparent fee structures. Non-exclusive, low commitment, high impact.
Non-exclusive Formal agreement Referral fee Compliant process
Register

Start the Pairing Process

Choose the registration that matches your situation. All enquiries are treated with strict confidentiality. A Principal will respond within 3 business days.

For Sellers & Capital Seekers
Seller Registration & DD Commitment
For business owners, practice principals, and companies seeking capital who wish to be introduced to qualified buyers, investors, or capital advisors. A $1,999 due diligence commitment is required to enter the matching process.
Pairing Partners DD Commitment$1,999
Registered Advisor (if applicable)$5,000 – $10,000
Advisor fees are upfront, plus a six-month retainer and a success fee at completion. All advisor fees are set and disclosed by the registered advisor before you engage them. Pairing Partners fees and advisor fees are separate.
By submitting this form you are expressing interest only. No commitment is made until the $1,999 DD fee is confirmed and a Principal has completed a qualification conversation with you. All information is treated in strict confidence.

Thank you for registering. A Pairing Partners Principal will contact you within 3 business days to begin the qualification process. Your information has been received in strict confidence.

For Buyers & Investors
Buyer Network Membership
For pre-qualified buyers, investors, and capital providers who wish to access introductions to sellers and businesses across the three Pairing Partners mandates. Membership is $250 per 90 days with a renewal option.
90-Day Network Membership$250
Renewal (every 90 days)$250
Membership grants access to introductions across all three mandate categories, subject to qualification and mandate availability. Membership does not guarantee an introduction — that depends on a suitable match being identified. No refunds once introductions have been made.
Membership is confirmed following a brief qualification call. Payment is processed after qualification. Your background information is treated in strict confidence and will not be shared until a specific introduction is proposed and agreed by both parties.

Thank you for applying. A Principal will be in touch within 3 business days to arrange your qualification call. Your information is held in strict confidence.

For Accountants & Professional Referrers
Do you advise businesses approaching any of these situations?
Accounting and audit practices often hold the most accurate picture of when a client is succession-ready, capital-constrained, or approaching an exit. We offer a formal, non-exclusive practice partnership with documented referral terms and a transparent fee. No obligation to refer — but when you do, you are compensated fairly and your client is handled professionally.
Enquire About Practice Partnership
For Experienced Professionals

Join as a Pairing Partners Principal

Senior professionals with a background in corporate leadership, financial services, or founder-level startup experience are invited to express interest in joining the Principal network. Principals lead client introductions independently under the Pairing Partners framework.

Corporate executive background Startup founder experience Financial services Sector specialism Strong references
Express Principal Interest

Thank you. We will review your background and be in touch to arrange a conversation.

Important Notice: Pairing Partners is an introduction and matchmaking service only. We do not provide financial advice, legal advice, or investment advice of any kind. We do not hold client money, arrange transactions, or act as a broker-dealer or investment manager. All introductions made by Pairing Partners are made on the basis that both parties will take independent professional advice from appropriately licensed advisors before entering any transaction. Fees paid to Pairing Partners are for introduction and matching services only and are entirely separate from any advisor fees. Pairing Partners operates in compliance with applicable New Zealand law. Nothing on this website constitutes an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial product or business interest.