WHY GROWTH CAPITAL CAN MAKE ALL
THE DIFFERENCE

New Zealand has a wealth of successful, privately owned businesses. But many owners still get caught up in the day to day operations and forget about the bigger picture – such as enhancing growth options, acquiring a competitor, expanding to Australia, or thinking about their plans beyond business. This is where Direct Capital can help.

Direct Capital invests in the New Zealand and Australian mid-market private company sector in expansion, succession and pre-IPO situations. We typically invest between $20m - $80m of equity into companies and are comfortable with both minority and majority shareholdings.

 
 
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GROWTH
Expand a business to its full potential

ACQUISITIONS
Be ready to make sensible acquisitions

IPO
Prepare a business for listing on the NZX or ASX

SUCCESSION
Free up the ability to enable shareholder changes

EXPANSION
Use our international expertise to expand offshore

 
 

SOME OF OUR CURRENT INVESTMENTS

Direct Capital has been investing in successful private companies since 1994. We are proud of our track record in working with business owners to invest in and continue the growth of these private companies.

 

OUR SOCIAL PARTNERSHIPS

At Direct Capital, we are proud to support a number of different groups and organisations within our community that reflect our key values and efforts.

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Climate Positive

Direct Capital is proud to be certified Climate Positive Business Operations with Ekos. We have measured and offset 120% of our operational carbon footprint for 2022 with certified carbon credits.

Givealittle

Direct Capital make periodic donations to a team-chosen cause via the Givealittle platform, ensuring that our support is varied and far-reaching.

United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment

Direct Capital was the first New Zealand Private Equity manager to become a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) back in 2009.

NZSAS Trust

As long-term contributors to the NZSAS Trust, Direct Capital is proud to recognise the continued support that The Trust provides to New Zealand service personnel.

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Diversity Works NZ

We are a current member of Diversity Works New Zealand, and continue to strive for equality and inclusion within our own workplace, and the relationships we hold externally.

InZone Education Foundation

We are proud to support the important efforts of the InZone Education Foundation in creating greater access to quality education and support for Māori and Pasifika boys and girls.

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