Pioneer Capital

Pioneer Capital is a New Zealand-based private equity firm founded in 2005, specializing in early-stage investments in businesses that target growth in large international markets. The firm partners with business owners and managers to enhance value and drive expansion. Its investment strategy emphasizes the capabilities of management teams and the potential size and nature of target markets. With a team possessing diverse skills and experience across various stages of business growth, Pioneer Capital is dedicated to responsible investing that supports the development of local enterprises.

Randal Barrett

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Ben Flay

Investment Director

Graham Fussell

Operations Director

Tom Goddard

Investment Director

Matthew Houtman

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Jeremy Hutton

Investment Analyst

Chanelle Jones

Investment Associate

Liesl MacDonald

Investment Manager

Laura McKinnie

Investment Associate

James Oliver

Investment Manager

Shayne Shepherd

Investment Director

Craig Styris

Executive Director

Past deals in New Zealand

Kāhu

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