Direct Capital Private Equity

Direct Capital is a private equity firm based in Auckland, established in 1994. Owned and managed by its founding directors, Ross George, Mark Hutton, and Bill Kermode, the firm has grown to include a team of 13 investment professionals with a combined 110 years of experience in private equity. Direct Capital specializes in mid-market investments, focusing on companies in New Zealand and Australia that may not have easy access to the stock market. The firm aims to enhance shareholder wealth in private companies and assists shareholders in unlocking value.

Tony Batterton

Director

Hugh Cotterill

Director

Andrew Frankham

Director and CFO

Ross George

Managing Director

Freddy Greenslade

Associate Director

Chris Hickey

Associate Director

Mark Hutton

Founding Director

Heath Kerr

Director

Gavin Lonergan

Director

Madeline Rogers

Investment Manager

Chris Wills

Investment Director

Jonathan Wong

Investment Director

Hugh Cotterill

Director

Past deals in South Pacific

Hiway Group

Acquisition in 2024
Hiway Group provides a diverse array of ground improvement solutions throughout Australasia and the South Pacific, primarily focusing on sustainable soil stabilization and pavement rehabilitation. Catering to government entities, commercial organizations, land developers, and main contractors, the company is noted for its innovative recycling and reuse strategies within the road infrastructure sector. Hiway Group has established a reputation for quality and outstanding service by introducing pioneering solutions and leveraging the expertise of its technical and management teams. Their commitment to improving road safety and resilience is evident through their involvement in significant infrastructure projects that encompass roads, bridges, mass transit, and water systems.
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