Pioneer Capital Partners

Pioneer Capital Partners is a New Zealand-based growth and expansion investment firm focused on helping New Zealand businesses scale into large international markets. The firm emphasizes partnering with owners and managers to build value, with investment decisions driven by the capabilities of management and the size and nature of target markets. Its team combines operating, investing, and advisory experience across growth stages and international markets. Located in Auckland, Pioneer Capital Partners is privately owned and operates with a commitment to responsible investing.

Randal Barrett

Managing Director

Ben Flay

Investment Director

Tom Goddard

Investment Director

Matthew Houtman

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Laura McKinnie

Senior Investment Associate

James Oliver

Investment Manager

Julia Rolleston

Investment Associate

Shayne Shepherd

Investment Director

Shayne Shepherd

Investment Director

Craig Styris

Executive Director

Brigitte de Lambert

Investment Manager

Past deals in New Zealand

Parkable

Venture Round in 2021
Parkable is a parking management platform based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2014. The company offers a mobile application that allows users to find, reserve, and pay for parking spaces, including those in residential properties. Parkable enables property owners to rent out their parking spaces for an hourly rate and collects a percentage of the earnings as a service fee. The platform also provides tools for businesses and administrators to manage parking across multiple locations, offering features such as electric vehicle charger management, gate access, automatic number plate recognition, visitor parking, and occupancy tracking. By improving parking experiences and increasing occupancy rates, Parkable helps reduce administrative burdens and generate additional revenue for its clients.

SLI Systems

Venture Round in 2007
SLI Systems is a technology company based in Christchurch, New Zealand, specializing in site search and navigation technologies for e-commerce websites. The company offers a suite of tools designed to enhance the online shopping experience by connecting visitors with relevant products. Key offerings include Learning Search, which uses predictive analytics to deliver more relevant search results over time; Enhanced Search Personalization, which tailors the shopping experience in real-time; Rich Autocomplete, which engages customers with relevant product names and images; and Learning Navigation, which builds a user-centered browsing experience based on visitor behavior. Additionally, SLI Systems provides recommendations systems, mobile optimization tools, and merchandising solutions to help online retailers improve conversion rates and average order values. The company serves various sectors including apparel, automotive, beauty, food and beverage, and more.

Geo

Geo Limited develops and implements cloud-based mobile workforce productivity technologies, operating primarily in New Zealand and internationally. The company offers a job management software known as Geo, which assists various service industries—including cleaning, pest control, HVAC, and healthcare—in managing quotes, scheduling jobs, tracking completion, and invoicing. Additionally, Geo provides a customizable software solution called Geo for Sales, designed for door-to-door sales operations. This software facilitates prospect management, appointment scheduling, territory assignments, team geolocation, compliance monitoring, and CRM integration, catering to sectors such as solar, retail energy, telecom, and construction. Founded in 2009 and based in Wellington, New Zealand, Geo Limited was formerly known as GeoOp Limited until its name change in September 2018. The company primarily derives its revenue from the Geo division.
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