Entrepreneurial Legacy
Founders Rishi and Martin met at Bain & Company, where they advised some of the world’s leading companies. Both discovered their similar upbringings in entrepreneurial families who started, built and eventually sold their businesses. These journeys taught Martin and Rishi the importance of passion, hard work, sacrifice, resiliency and commitment – learning from their families who gave everything to help their businesses succeed. Their shared experiences set Archer Growth Partners in motion and led to their core philosophy: respecting and growing the legacies of others.
Martin Thiel, Principal
Most recently, Martin held the position of Associate Vice President in strategy & corporate development for Canadian Tire Corporation, a $13 billion dollar group of companies which includes Retail Stores, Financial Services, and Real Estate Investments.
Martin began his career in Mergers & Acquisitions and Restructuring Investment Banking at Greenhill & Company in London, United Kingdom, following graduation from the University of Edinburgh. Martin then worked in Direct Private Equity Investing at Teachers' Private Capital and 3i Group plc.
In 2015, Martin completed his MBA at INSEAD, and joined Bain & Company as a Case Team Leader, focusing on Private Equity and Corporate Finance practices. In his tenure, Martin worked across a wide variety of industries and functional areas, particularly in the Consumer & Retail, Financial Services and Utilities spaces.
Rishi Sahel, Principal
Prior to Archer Growth Partners, Rishi served as a Case Team Leader with Bain & Company. Here, he honed his strategic thinking abilities and helped companies set new standards of excellence across a range of industries including Financial Services, Consumer Packaged Goods, Industrials, and Private Equity. He also guided business functions including Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, Sustained Cost Transformation and Acquisition Due Diligence.
Rishi began his career as a Senior Engineer for a medical software company. Working for a small but international business provided Rishi with hands-on operating experience across several functions. He developed the ability to manage extremely complex projects both within the business and with senior clients. As a Business Development Manager, he also aided in establishing a sales and distribution network across the Middle East and India.
Rishi completed his MBA at the Richard Ivey School of Business graduating on the Dean’s Honour List in 2015.
Investors and Advisors
We have raised patient, long-term capital from entrepreneurs, operating executives, and investors who all share a common passion for sustainably growing small- to medium-sized companies. Our investors’ deep industry expertise and operational experience allow us to enhance the long-term value of the companies we acquire and protect the legacy of their founders.