Direct Capital
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Investor type
PE
Founded
1994
AUM
$1 000 M
Location
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Investor profile last updated: 19 August, 2026
Profile
Established in 1994, Direct Capital has been at the forefront of developing New Zealand’s private equity industry.
Direct Capital is itself a private company, owned by its executives. We understand the issues that business owners think about when considering how to grow their business or facilitate a change of ownership. Investing in private companies is all we do and it's all we've done for over 25 years.
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FAQs about Direct Capital
Is Direct Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?
Direct Capital is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Direct Capital located?
Direct Capital is located in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
When was Direct Capital founded?
Direct Capital was founded in 1994.
What sectors and industries does Direct Capital invest in?
Direct Capital invests in companies and startups in Agriculture, Business Services (B2B), Fashion/Beauty, Food and Beverage, Healthcare Services, Other, Real Estate.
What is Direct Capital geographical focus of investments?
Direct Capital invests in companies and startups in Australia and others.
At what stages of companies and startups does Direct Capital typically invest in?
Direct Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B.
What is the usual amount of Direct Capital investment?
Direct Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Direct Capital?
Direct Capital has around $1 000m assets under management.
What are the contacts of Direct Capital?
Direct Capital can be reached through its website directcapital.co.nz and its LinkedIn page. Its general enquiries address is [email protected]. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for Direct Capital — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.
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When was the Direct Capital profile last updated?
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