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 $30 - $100m 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

 
 
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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.

 
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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. Each year we measure and offset 120% of our operational carbon footprint 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.

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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.

Latest News

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Direct Capital raises $525 million for its seventh fund

Direct Capital completed fundraising in December 2024 and is pleased to advise of the commencement of Direct Capital VII, its seventh fund dedicated to investing in privately owned companies in New Zealand and Australia.  The fund investment period is due to commence on 1 April 2025.  Demand was strong, from existing and new investors with the fund closing at the cap of $525 million.

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Direct Capital Invests in Active Refrigeration Group

Direct Capital is pleased to announce it has completed an investment in Active Refrigeration Group (ARG).  Comprising Active Refrigeration (AR) and Thermal Solutions (TS), ARG is New Zealand’s market leader in refrigeration and HVAC services, providing end-to-end solutions across design, installation and maintenance to industrial and commercial clients.

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1994 - 2024 Celebrating Direct Capital’s 30 Years

With hindsight it seems extraordinary that in 1994 three young men aged in their early 30s were taken seriously when making the following proposition to New Zealand’s institutional investors.

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Direct Capital Invests in Bayleys

Direct Capital today announced that it had completed an investment in Bayley Corporation Limited. Bayleys is New Zealand’s largest full-service real estate agency with a presence throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Together with its global partner Knight Frank, Bayleys has acquired 73% of ASX-listed real estate company McGrath (ASX: MEA).

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Direct Capital Invests in Wet & Forget

Direct Capital today announced that it had completed an investment in the Wet & Forget Group. Wet & Forget is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of outdoor and indoor household cleaning products. Whilst the business is well known in the New Zealand market, Wet & Forget has a significant and growing footprint in the US, UK and Australia.

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Direct Capital Invests in Hiway Group

Direct Capital, through its Direct Capital VI and Pohutukawa Private Equity VI funds, today announced that it had completed an investment in Hiway Group.  Hiway is the leader across Australasia in the design and delivery of advanced recycling, reuse and road stabilisation solutions for pavements in the capital and maintenance sectors for transportation infrastructure (road, rail, ports, airports, defence, mining and renewables).

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AS Colour transforms Melbourne Distribution Centre

AS Colour, a leading global wholesaler and retailer that designs, manufactures, and distributes premium apparel, will transform its Melbourne distribution centre (DC) with automation featuring a Dematic Multishuttle® goods-to-person (GTP) solution.

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From Jersey to beauty clinics - the evolution of Caci founder Jackie Smith

Fab Group director Jackie Smith had a career in nursing before she took a new path and founded the firm behind the country's largest chain of beauty salons.

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Beca and Water Industry Specialist Hunter H2O Join Forces

Beca has agreed to join forces with New South Wales based Hunter H2O to create one of Australasia’s leading water industry consultancies.

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Beca recognised by Climate Leaders Coalition for emissions reduction activity

Beca has been officially recognised by the Climate Leaders Coalition for their activity to reduce carbon emissions, with confirmation they meet the coalition's higher ambition 2019 statement.

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