Direct Capital Private Equity

Direct Capital is a private equity firm based in Auckland, established in 1994. Owned and managed by its founding directors, Ross George, Mark Hutton, and Bill Kermode, the firm has grown to include a team of 13 investment professionals with a combined 110 years of experience in private equity. Direct Capital specializes in mid-market investments, focusing on companies in New Zealand and Australia that may not have easy access to the stock market. The firm aims to enhance shareholder wealth in private companies and assists shareholders in unlocking value.

Tony Batterton

Director

Hugh Cotterill

Director

Ross George

Founding / Managing Director

Freddy Greenslade

Associate Director

Chris Hickey

Associate Director

Mark Hutton

Founding Director

Heath Kerr

Investment Director

Gavin Lonergan

Investment Director

Madeline Rogers

Investment Manager

Chris Wills

Analyst

Jonathan Wong

Investment Director

Past deals in South Pacific

Hiway Group

Acquisition in 2024
Hiway Group, based in Australasia and the South Pacific, specializes in ground improvement solutions for various clients, including governments, commercial entities, land developers, and main contractors. The company is renowned for its innovative, sustainable, and high-quality services, focusing on soil stabilization and pavement rehabilitation, particularly for road infrastructure. Hiway Group's expertise extends to federal investment projects, such as roads, bridges, mass transit, water infrastructure, and resilience initiatives. They are committed to enhancing road safety and infrastructure resilience through their comprehensive solutions.
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