Waterman Capital

Waterman Capital, established in 2004, is a New Zealand-based private equity firm specializing in mid-market investments. It focuses on providing growth capital and complementary skills to businesses seeking expansion, acquisitions, or ownership changes, typically investing between NZ$5 million and NZ$15 million in companies valued between NZ$10 million and NZ$50 million. Waterman Capital does not engage in early-stage investments or sectors exposed to the elements, such as property and resources. It prefers to take board seats in its portfolio companies.

Andrew Fredericks

Executive Director

Susannah Hansen

Investment Analyst

Chris Marshall

Executive Director

Phil Maud

Strategy and Operations Director

Mitchell Parr

Investment Manager

Ben Pretty

Investment Analyst

Matt Riley

Executive Director

Amanda Smith

CFO

Jacques Venter

Executive Director

Chris Marshall

Executive Director

14 past transactions

Farro Fresh

Private Equity Round in 2022
Farro Fresh is an independent grocery retail chain based in New Zealand that focuses on providing high-quality food and beverage products. The company operates retail stores designed to transform grocery shopping into an engaging experience, encouraging exploration and discovery among customers. Farro Fresh offers a wide range of products, including fresh vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, ready-to-cook items, and alcohol. Committed to quality, the company carefully curates its selection to ensure that all offerings are free from artificial ingredients, delivering value and taste. In addition to in-store shopping, Farro Fresh also provides an online shopping option, enabling customers to enjoy their grocery experience at home.

Fusion5 Australia

Acquisition in 2021
Fusion5 is a prominent business services and IT solutions provider in Australia and New Zealand. The company focuses on helping organizations achieve their potential through a range of services, including advisory, IT project deployment, and managed services. Fusion5 is committed to delivering positive outcomes for businesses while also considering the impact on communities and the environment. By leveraging its expertise, the company aims to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation for its clients.

My Food Bag

Venture Round in 2016
My Food Bag Ltd. is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in delivering fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes directly to consumers' homes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Auckland, the company aims to simplify cooking by providing nutritionally balanced and delicious meals. Each delivery includes seasonal produce, meat, seafood, and recipe cards designed by founder Nadia Lim and her team of chefs and dietitians, ensuring that meals are both healthy and flavorful. My Food Bag promotes sustainable and free-range farming practices while focusing on quality and customer satisfaction. The company operates in the rapidly growing online food delivery market, generating revenue through the volume of bags delivered to customers and the average order value.

Manuka Health

Manuka Health New Zealand Ltd. is a manufacturer of natural health and beauty products, specializing in high-quality manuka honey and other related items. Founded in 2006 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, the company offers a diverse range of products, including winter wellbeing items, gourmet honey, skincare, oral care, wound care, bioactive compounds, nutrients, and dietary supplements. These products are distributed both domestically and internationally, supported by scientific research to enhance customer health and well-being. The company emphasizes the collection of raw ingredients and the meticulous preparation of its offerings, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality.

HealthLink Group

Healthlink Ltd specializes in health-system integration services, facilitating electronic communication between medical practices and the broader health system. Established in 1993 as part of New Zealand's health reforms, the company has since developed systems that support the exchange of clinical information, linking over 15,500 medical organizations across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Island nations, and Canada. Healthlink is recognized as the largest provider of clinical messaging services in Australia and handles the majority of clinical communications in New Zealand, with over 80 million pieces of clinical information exchanged annually. The company's offerings include infrastructure, security, identity management, as well as support for referrals, approvals, claims, implementation, consulting, accreditation, and integration testing. Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Healthlink operates data centers across its regions and has been a subsidiary of Clanwilliam Group Ltd since September 2017.

NZCR

NZCR specializes in medical device trials, laboratory, and pharmacy services.

Working In

Working In specializes in international recruitment, digital sourcing, visas, overseas interviews and relocation services.

Express Logistics Group

Express Logistics Group is a logistics company that specializes in supply chain management. It offers a range of services, including freight forwarding, customs brokerage, trade consulting, domestic forwarding, and warehouse and distribution services.

Provincial Education Group

Provincial Education Group is a New Zealand early childcare education (ECE) provider that is focussed on creating outstanding learning experiences and developmental outcomes for children. At the time of investment, the Group comprised of 40 ECE centres across New Zealand making it the fourth largest industry player.

David Reid Homes

David Reid Homes, established in New Zealand, specializes in constructing innovative residential properties. The company designs, builds, and sells these homes directly to clients, focusing on quality and innovation in the country's housing market.

Crockers Property Group

Crockers Property Group specializes in comprehensive property management services, catering to landlords, body corporates, and commercial property owners. They offer a range of services including property management, body corporate management, and commercial property management. Additionally, they provide build-to-rent services, aiming to optimize operations and enhance long-term property value for their clients.

Guthrie Bowron

Guthrie Bowron is a retailer specializing in decorating products and homeware. It operates physical stores, offering a range of products including paint, wallpaper, decorating tools, curtains, blinds, and flooring to its customers.

PBT

PBT is a dynamic firm that specializes in offering a wide range of courier, logistics, supply chain and general freight services.
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