Direct Capital Private Equity

Direct Capital Private Equity is an Auckland‑based private equity firm founded in 1994. It specialises in mid‑market investments in companies across New Zealand and Australia. The firm is owned and managed by three of its founding directors—Ross George, Mark Hutton and Bill Kermode—and employs a team of 13 investment professionals who collectively bring 110 years of private‑equity experience. Direct Capital focuses on providing equity capital to Australasian businesses that lack ready access to the stock market, aiming to increase shareholder wealth and help shareholders unlock value.

Tony Batterton

Director

Hugh Cotterill

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

Past deals in Refrigeration

Marvel Packers

Marvel Packers is a manufacturer specializing in frozen french fries and potato products, offering a diverse range of items including french fries and potato chips. In addition to its production capabilities, the company operates cold storage facilities equipped with advanced computer-controlled refrigeration systems for the safe storage of perishable food products in the United States. Through its dual focus on manufacturing and cold storage, Marvel Packers plays a significant role in the food supply chain, ensuring quality and freshness for its customers.

Robinhood

Robinhood manufactures kitchen and laundry appliances, including rangehoods, laundry tub units, and waste disposers.

Active Refrigeration

Active Refrigeration specializes in the usage of sustainable industrial and commercial refrigeration system solutions.
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