Direct Capital Private Equity

Direct Capital Private Equity is an Auckland‑based private equity firm founded in 1994. It specialises in mid‑market investments in companies across New Zealand and Australia. The firm is owned and managed by three of its founding directors—Ross George, Mark Hutton and Bill Kermode—and employs a team of 13 investment professionals who collectively bring 110 years of private‑equity experience. Direct Capital focuses on providing equity capital to Australasian businesses that lack ready access to the stock market, aiming to increase shareholder wealth and help shareholders unlock value.

Tony Batterton

Director

Hugh Cotterill

Director

Hugh Cotterill

Director

Andrew Frankham

Director and CFO

Ross George

Managing Director

Freddy Greenslade

Associate Director

Chris Hickey

Associate Director

Mark Hutton

Founding Director

Heath Kerr

Director

Gavin Lonergan

Director

Madeline Rogers

Investment Manager

Chris Wills

Investment Director

Jonathan Wong

Investment Director

Past deals in New Zealand

Enprise Solutions

Venture Round in 2006
Enprise Solutions Ltd, a SAP Business One software solution company, develops financial, enterprise resource planning, and customer relationship management software solutions. The company's products include Job Costing, a centralized job management system that enables businesses to prepare quotes for their customers and manage resources, time, staff, and material issuing and purchasing on a job by job basis; Web Timesheet Entry, a solution that facilitates the client's staff to focus on doing their jobs out in the field, rather than entering timesheets in the office; Field Service Pro, a service management solution; Bank Interface, which exports the clients supplier payment runs in various flexible formats for upload to the clients existing desk banking system, as well as imports the clients external bank statements for reconciliation with the general ledger; GL Journal Importer, a solution that offers a tool for importing wage journals, general journals, auto-reversing journals, and business partner journals to SAP Business One. It also provides purchase requisitions, and recurring invoicing and service calls. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Ryman Healthcare

Founded in 1984, Ryman Healthcare specializes in developing, owning, and operating integrated retirement villages and aged-care facilities across New Zealand and Australia. Its villages offer a range of living options, including independent townhouses and apartments, serviced apartments, rest homes, hospitals, dementia care, respite care, and day care services. Residents enjoy access to various facilities such as lounges, swimming pools, gyms, beauty salons, libraries, and movie theaters.

New Zealand Pharmaceuticals

New Zealand Pharmaceuticals Limited is a manufacturer specializing in pharmaceutical intermediates and diagnostic products for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The company produces a diverse range of offerings, including dietary supplements, carbohydrates, microbiological and cell culture media, and various pharmaceutical ingredients such as cholic acid, heparin, and natural taurine. Additionally, it extracts and purifies biochemicals from meat processing by-products, ensuring high-quality production through its in-house laboratories. New Zealand Pharmaceuticals exports its products both domestically and internationally, also providing an online sales platform. Established in 1953 and headquartered in Palmerston North, New Zealand, the company operates as a subsidiary of Industria Chimica Emiliana S.r.l.

Qestral Corporation

Qestral Corporation is a developer and operator of retirement villages based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in creating resort-style living environments for retirees that include architecturally designed stand-alone houses, serviced apartments, and a range of healthcare options. Its facilities feature extensive recreational amenities, a dedicated dementia facility, and various care units, including rest homes and hospitals. Qestral Corporation aims to enhance the quality of life for elderly residents by providing comfortable and stylish living spaces that promote health and well-being.

Go Bus

Go Bus Limited is a transportation company based in Hamilton, New Zealand, established in 2003. It specializes in providing a wide range of coach and bus services, including urban public transport, school bus services, and charter bus hire. The company caters to various needs, offering mobility services for rest homes, special events, school trips, sports excursions, cultural exchanges, work functions, and airport transfers. Additionally, Go Bus provides special needs transport services and has a selection of fully seated vehicles available for different passenger capacities. The company also engages in the sale of bus vehicles. As of 2020, Go Bus operates as a subsidiary of AATS Group.

Perpetual Guardian

Perpetual Guardian is a New Zealand-based trust company with over 130 years of experience in providing estate planning services. The company specializes in acting as a trustee for individuals, estates, and companies, facilitating the planning, establishment, and administration of wills, trusts, and enduring powers of attorney. By offering these services, Perpetual Guardian assists families in managing their estates and achieving their financial objectives during times of grief. Its long-standing presence in the industry reflects a commitment to caring for the financial well-being of New Zealanders.

Max Fashions

Max Fashions Limited is a fashion retailer based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializing in women's apparel and accessories. Founded in 1986, the company provides a diverse range of products including dresses, tunics, tops, knitwear, jackets, pants, skirts, and footwear. In addition to its physical retail locations, Max Fashions also offers its merchandise through an online platform, making its products accessible to a wider audience. The company is recognized for its commitment to creating timeless, high-quality clothing and lifestyle products for women. Max Fashions operates as a subsidiary of Barkers Clothing Limited.
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