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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Countries of investment
  • Early Stage
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
Industries
  • Fintech
  • AI
  • Health Tech
  • SaaS
About
Direct Capital is New Zealandžs leading private company investor, established in 1994. They have a strong track record of working with business owners to expand and grow their companies. Direct Capital typically invests betTheyen $20m and $80m and is comfortable with both minority and majority shareholdings. They are proud to support various Community groups and maintain social partnerships. Notable milestones include being the first New Zealand private Equity manager to sign the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and maintaining Climate Positive Business Operations certification.
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$100K
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$2M
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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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Co Invest
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