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

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

Hugh Cotterill

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

Ryman Healthcare Limited is a company that develops, owns, and operates integrated retirement villages and aged-care facilities in New Zealand and Australia. Established in 1984 and headquartered in Christchurch, the company provides a diverse range of living and care options for the elderly, including independent townhouses, serviced apartments, and comprehensive care services such as rest homes and hospitals. Its facilities are designed to foster community and well-being, featuring amenities such as lounges, swimming pools, gyms, beauty salons, and movie theatres. Ryman Healthcare generates income primarily through aged care fees, management fees from retirement units, development margins from new units, and capital gains from reselling units when residents vacate. The company is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents while ensuring a supportive environment for aging individuals.
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