Direct Capital
Overview
Direct Capital is a private equity firm that invests in mid-market private companies in New Zealand and Australia, focusing on expansion, succession, and pre-IPO situations.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiway Group | Feb 2024 | Private Equity | Lead |
| Vital Foods | Jul 2007 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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Key People
Jonathan Wong
Partner
Andrew Frankham
Partner & CFO
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Direct Capital based?
Direct Capital is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
When was Direct Capital founded?
Direct Capital was founded in 1994.
How many portfolio companies does Direct Capital have?
Direct Capital has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Direct Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Hiway Group, Vital Foods.
What was Direct Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Direct Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Hiway Group in 2024.
What sectors does Direct Capital focus on?
Direct Capital focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Direct Capital focus on?
Direct Capital typically invests at the Late stage.
What is Direct Capital's AUM?
Direct Capital's assets under management are estimated between $1.3B and $2.2B.