Pencarrow Private Equity Ltd.

Investor type

PE

Founded

1993

AUM

$600 M

Location

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Asia Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 13 August, 2026

Profile

Pencarrow Private Equity Ltd. is a private equity firm based in Auckland, New Zealand. It was founded in 1993 and is one of the most experienced private equity managers in the region. The firm is led by a team of experienced professionals including Managing Partners Rod Gethen and Jonathan Goldstone. The team, comprised of individuals with backgrounds in private equity, corporate finance, investment banking, governance, and operational management, aims to deliver strong returns by actively partnering with mid-sized New Zealand businesses.

Pencarrow invests in sectors such as business services, consumer products, healthcare services, and industrials. They focus on mid-sized New Zealand companies, providing capital to support their growth and development. Pencarrow's investments typically target established businesses with strong management teams and a sustainable competitive advantage. As of now, they have raised seven funds with a total equity investment exceeding $600 million.

Some of the notable companies in Pencarrow's portfolio have been diversified across various industries, showcasing their strategy to not bind to any particular market segment. They emphasize partnering with companies that have a clear growth trajectory and competitive positioning in their respective sectors.

Industry

Transportation Software Other Industrial Healthcare Services Food and Beverage Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Consumer Products Business Services (B2B)

Contacts

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Nigel Bingham Managing Partner
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Rod Gethen Managing Partner
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FAQs about Pencarrow Private Equity Ltd.

Pencarrow Private Equity Ltd. is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Pencarrow Private Equity Ltd. is located in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Pencarrow Private Equity Ltd. was founded in 1993.
Pencarrow Private Equity Ltd. invests in companies and startups in Transportation, Software, Other, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Food and Beverage, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B).
Pencarrow Private Equity Ltd. invests in companies and startups in Asia, Australia and others.
Pencarrow Private Equity Ltd. invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Pencarrow Private Equity Ltd. usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Pencarrow Private Equity Ltd. has around $600m assets under management.
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