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.

Hugh Cotterill

Director

Andrew Frankham

Director and CFO

Ross George

Managing Director

Freddy Greenslade

Associate Director

Chris Hickey

Associate Director

Heath Kerr

Director

Gavin Lonergan

Director

Madeline Rogers

Investment Manager

Chris Wills

Investment Director

Jonathan Wong

Investment Director

4 past transactions

Beca

Private Equity Round in 2019
Beca is a consultancy firm specializing in engineering and management services for various sectors, including construction, government, defense, industrial, and infrastructure. The company offers a range of services, such as airport design and planning, climate change consulting, environmental services, fire engineering, and geotechnical services. By focusing on these key areas, Beca assists clients in effectively planning and executing their projects, ensuring they meet industry standards and sustainability goals.

Momentum Energy

Venture Round in 2008
Momentum Energy Pty Ltd is an energy retailer based in Melbourne, Australia, specializing in the retail of electricity and natural gas to residential and business customers. Established in 2002, the company operates primarily in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Queensland. It provides electricity retail services to the Bass Strait Islands, acting on behalf of Hydro Tasmania, which is the largest renewable energy generator in Australia. Momentum Energy is a subsidiary of the Hydro-Electric Corporation, further enhancing its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

Enprise Group

Venture Round in 2006
Enprise Solutions Ltd is a software development company specializing in SAP Business One solutions, based in Auckland, New Zealand. The company develops a variety of add-on modules aimed at enhancing business operations, including a centralized job management system for job costing, which allows businesses to create customer quotes and manage resources, time, staff, and materials on a project basis. Other products include solutions for web-based timesheet entry, service management, banking data interfaces, and tools for importing journal data into SAP Business One. Enprise Solutions also offers purchase requisition systems and automated invoicing solutions. The company sells and supports its software through a global reseller network, providing essential tools for financial management, enterprise resource planning, and customer relationship management. Founded in 2002, Enprise Solutions is recognized for its commitment to improving operational efficiency for businesses across various industries.

GFG Group

Venture Round in 2005
GFG Group is a supplier of consumer electronic payments software and card payment solutions. The company specializes in developing electronic payment software that facilitates credit card and mobile payment services for online transactions. GFG Group's solutions enable individuals, merchants, telephone companies, and banks to securely complete financial transactions. With a presence in 40 countries, GFG offers applications, systems integration, and IT managed services to its diverse customer base.
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