After a quarter-century helping New Zealanders buy and sell businesses, Christchurch-based NZBizBuySell has been sold to Bizstats, a provider of business sales data.
Founded in 2000 by Richard O’Brien, NZBizBuySell has grown into a leading independent business-for-sale listing platform, connecting buyers, sellers, franchisors and brokers nationwide. The acquisition also includes NZFranchises and AUBizBuySell.
O’Brien says the deal came about when Bizstats owner Matt Stevenson approached him about a potential acquisition.
“It’s great to pass the ball to someone with the vision, enthusiasm and skills, and who is New Zealand based, to take things to the next stage,” O’Brien says.
“After 25 years building this highly successful platform, it’s time to focus on other projects, including our commercial property listing website, NZcommercial.co.nz.”
Bizstats plans to maintain the same high level of service, exposure, and tools NZBizBuySell customers are familiar with, while enhancing the platform with data-driven insights.
“Merging Bizstats’ market-leading data with NZBizBuySell’s extensive reach creates a powerful offering for business buyers, sellers, and brokers,” says Stevenson.
“We’re excited to build on Richard’s legacy and NZBizBuySell’s deeply established and trusted market position.”
Reflecting on his business’s journey, O’Brien notes the significant evolution of the industry.
“Not many businesses can boast 25 years online. We’ve gone from dial-up internet and fax machines to embedded AI tools and a fully cloud-based service accessible from your phone. We’re proud to have helped pioneer and shape what today’s business listing marketplace looks like in New Zealand. Adaptation and innovation have been key in building this highly effective and credible platform.”
He expressed his gratitude to the many supporters and clients over the past 25 years.
“We look forward to continuing to work with you and to offering an even broader range of services.”
