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Direct Capital

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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
New Zealand
Countries of investment
  • New Zealand
Investment stages
  • Seed
Industries
  • Fintech
  • AI
About
Direct Capital specializes in private equity investment, focusing on enhancing growth options and strategic expansion for mid-market private companies in New Zealand and Australia.
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$250K
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$5M
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Investment Thesis

Direct Capital invests in the New Zealand and Australian midmarket private company sector in expansion, succession, and preIPO situations. They focus on enhancing growth options, acquiring competitors, expanding internationally, and preparing businesses for public listing.
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Manager's Experience

Leveraging extensive experience in venture capital, this fund manager has successfully executed over 50 deals, primarily in the technology and healthcare sectors. With a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific region, the firm emphasizes a data-driven investment approach that prioritizes operator-first strategies. Noteworthy exits include several high-profile acquisitions, showcasing a keen ability to identify high-growth opportunities. Their focus spans early to growth-stage investments, underscoring a commitment to fostering innovation and scalability in their portfolio companies.

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Team

Ross George

Hugh Cotterill

Heath Kerr

Gavin Lonergan

Eilis Howett

Chris Wills

Andrew Frankham

Yana Safarova

Travis Sydney

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