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Accelerating ambition

Mid-market and Venture activity strong in 2025 

The year to 31 December 2025 was characterised by a total level of overall activity of NZ$2,501m, a decrease from…

What Private Capital Can Do for Your Business

Typically venture capital funds are associated with investment in start-ups and early-stage companies. But what about more mature profitable companies…

Every business is different

Every business if different. And so are the private equity and venture capital managers. There is a common perception all…

Private Equity: Myths & Realities

When it comes to private equity, misconceptions are abundant. Let’s set the record straight. Private equity is a unique but…

NZ Private Capital Annual Conference

Accelerating global ambition 22 October 2026 Ayrburn, Queenstown
Ayrburn, Queenstown
$9.4b
private capital invested New Zealand companies (over ten years)
“Being a shareholder in a private company requires genuine partnership".”

Ross George, founder and managing director
of private equity investor Direct Capital

Fisher Funds boosts KiwiSaver portfolios with private equity

Fisher Funds is expanding its commitment to private equity by increasing allocations across several of its KiwiSaver funds, aiming to…

Lachlan Nixon: Betting on the Future

Original Article M2Now – Andre Rowell Despite what some global political figures might suggest right now, the urgency of climate…

Beyond the Horizon: How an Ocean Adventure Shaped A Career In Venture

Original article M2Woman – Andre Rowell When Kate Eaglen first walked into Simpson Grierson’s offices, sailing acrossthe Pacific was the…

2023 NZ Startup Year in Review from Icehouse Ventures 

Icehouse Ventures is a venture capital firm with a mission to be transformative investors in transformative Kiwi companies.  The Annual…