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 Assisted Living

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.

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.
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