Pioneer Capital

Pioneer Capital is a growth equity investment firm based in Auckland, New Zealand, established in 2007. The company specializes in investing in New Zealand businesses that aim for expansion in large international markets. With a strong emphasis on the capabilities of management teams and the potential of target markets, Pioneer Capital partners with business owners and managers to enhance value. The firm boasts a diverse team with extensive experience in operating, investing in, and advising businesses across various stages of growth. Committed to responsible investment practices, Pioneer Capital plays a significant role in supporting the growth of local enterprises.

Matthew Houtman

Co-Founder and Managing Director

3 past transactions

Parkable

Venture Round in 2021
Parkable is a parking management platform based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2014. The application allows users to find, reserve, and pay for parking spaces in residential properties, as well as manage parking for businesses and public areas. Parkable enables property owners to rent out their parking spaces for an hourly rate, while the company takes a percentage of the revenue generated. The platform enhances the parking experience by reducing administrative tasks, increasing occupancy rates, and providing features such as electric vehicle charger management, access control, visitor parking, and occupancy tracking. By facilitating both private and public parking solutions, Parkable generates additional revenue for property owners and promotes a more equitable work culture.

Kāhu

Seed Round in 2021
Kāhu is the Kiwi AI cancer-detection startup.

SLI Systems

Venture Round in 2007
SLI Systems Limited specializes in developing learning-based search and navigation technologies for e-commerce websites and other online platforms. The company's offerings include a suite of tools designed to enhance user experience, such as the Learning Search, which adapts to visitor behavior to deliver more relevant search results, and the Enhanced Search Personalization, which tailors the shopping experience for both new and returning customers. SLI also provides features like Rich Autocomplete to engage users with relevant product suggestions and Learning Navigation to create intuitive browsing experiences. Additionally, the company offers a Site Champion service that optimizes web pages for search engines to increase visibility and traffic. Its solutions cater to a wide range of sectors, including apparel, automotive, beauty, and pharmaceuticals. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand, SLI Systems operates as a subsidiary of ESW Holdings, Inc. and employs a subscription-based service model for its cloud-based platform.
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