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Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsNew Zealand11-50 Employees
Direct Capital is a New Zealand-based private capital firm that partners with owners and managers to invest in privately held businesses in New Zealand and Australia. It targets opportunities arising from succession planning, growth, acquisitions of complementary businesses, cross-Tasman expansion, or readiness for an initial public offering. The firm provides equity financing and is comfortable with both minority and majority stakes, supporting management-led transitions and growth initiatives. Headquartered in Auckland and founded in 1994, Direct Capital draws on a diverse New Zealand investor base and is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI). Its portfolio includes companies such as Wet & Forget, Caci, Ryman Healthcare, and New Zealand King Salmon. In 2021, the firm formed partnerships with the MBIE and the Ministry of Health to advance remote health care initiatives.