Ascentro Capital Partners

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Investor type

PE

Founded

2018

AUM

$100 M

Location

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia Australia and others

ESG Focus

People of color and other minorities LGBTQ
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Ascentro Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2016. The firm is led by a team of experienced professionals including Chris Giufre, Grant O'Neill, Michael Johns, Anthony Ford, and Brad Fris, who bring extensive backgrounds in private equity, M&A, and corporate finance. Ascentro Capital Partners is known for its commitment to helping businesses grow by providing tailored capital solutions and strategic support.

The firm invests across various sectors such as financial services, information technology, consumer products, and business services. Ascentro typically targets investment sizes ranging from $10-50 million, focusing on late-stage growth opportunities. The firm actively seeks new investments and is recognized for its agility in identifying and delivering the right solutions for its portfolio companies.

Notable investments by Ascentro Capital Partners include Loansmart - consumer finance, Mint Asset Management - asset management, ICIB Brokerweb - insurance brokers, and Provincial Education Group - educational and training services. These investments highlight the firm's diverse sector focus and its ability to support companies in achieving their strategic goals.

Industry

Agriculture Biotechnology Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Education Financial Services Food and Beverage Gaming Healthcare Services IT Services Medical Devices

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FAQs about Ascentro Capital Partners

Ascentro Capital Partners is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Ascentro Capital Partners is located in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Ascentro Capital Partners was founded in 2018.
Ascentro Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in Agriculture, Biotechnology, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Education, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Gaming, Healthcare Services, IT Services, Medical Devices.
Ascentro Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and others.
Ascentro Capital Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Ascentro Capital Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Ascentro Capital Partners has around $100m assets under management.
Ascentro Capital Partners invests and supports People of color and other minorities, LGBTQ startups and founders.
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