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NZ Private Capital Conference Partners

Accelerating Growth Ambition

29-30 October 2025

Ayrburn, Queenstown, New Zealand

Akuna Solutions

Akuna Solutions helps VC- and PE-backed SaaS companies scale with modern, cloud-native finance systems. As the leading Sage Intacct partner in the APAC region, we deliver business and finance solutions built for recurring revenue, multi-entity consolidation, and investor-grade reporting, like no other midmarket solution in the market. With offices in NZ and Australia, our award-winning team supports clients globally. Through our partnership with NZPC, our goal is to support investors in strengthening financial operations across their portfolios - improving visibility, speed, and control as those businesses grow.

ANZ

ANZ Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (LAF) provides specialist skills for structuring and executing 'Event Driven' transactions including mergers and acquisitions, management buyouts, succession planning, retirement of major shareholders, business underperformance or return of capital.

The LAF team has a deep understanding of New Zealand Business owners’ needs and combined with ANZ’s large global footprint across Asia Pacific[1] we can provide the right connections for businesses that want to grow internationally.

We are here to help New Zealand businesses succeed.

[1] anz.com/institutional/global

ASB

At ASB Corporate Banking, we want to back Kiwi business to build Aotearoa.

We partner with owners, investors, directors and management teams to understand their strategic objectives and align capital to support growth and ambitions.

Get in touch with Paul Booth, Paul.booth@asb.co.nz to find out how the ASB Capital Markets & Advisory team can back your growth by connecting people, ideas and capital.

ASX

Did you know there are over 50 New Zealand companies listed on the ASX? ASX is delighted to continue to partner with NZPCA to support the growth of New Zealand companies and provide capital with confidence. ASX operates at the heart of Australia and New Zealand's financial markets. Our integrated listings, trading, clearing and settlement businesses provide customers with efficient access to and exchange of capital, management of risk, and provision of data and other solutions.. Come and speak with us about accessing capital via an ASX listing today.

BDO

At BDO, we believe that our business is about helping people. We’re here to collaborate and build strong relationships, with our clients and across BDO. Our people are committed to helping you achieve your business goals. We’ve created a culture of responsiveness and respect that applies across all of our relationships.

For our people, it’s a culture that works in and out of the office: working together and giving back to our communities.

For our clients, it’s about being trusted advisers who will grow with you and your business.

Bell Gully

Bell Gully is New Zealand’s leading law firm, with a fully integrated national practice comprising 47 partners across Auckland and Wellington.

Our private capital team advises on fund formation and structuring, platform and bolt-on acquisitions and exits. We act for sponsors, investors and corporates, bringing deep sector knowledge and a commercial solutions-driven approach. With extensive experience in both domestic and cross-border private capital transactions, we are known for navigating complexity and assisting with deal execution.

Whether you're a sponsor, investor, founder or corporate, our market-leading private capital team can support your private capital strategy.

Chapman Tripp

Chapman Tripp is a dynamic and innovative commercial law firm at the leading edge of legal practice in New Zealand. With around 55 partners and 400 staff across offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, Chapman Tripp supports clients to succeed across industry, commerce and government. The firm is known as the 'go to' for complex, business-critical strategic mandates across the full spectrum of corporate and commercial law, and has been at the forefront of private equity in New Zealand since its beginning in the early 1990s. Chapman Tripp's expertise covers private equity, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, banking and finance, restructuring and insolvency, Māori business, litigation and dispute resolution, employment, health and safety, government and public law, privacy and data protection, risk and governance, patents, intellectual property, media and telecommunications, real estate and construction, energy, environmental and natural resources, and tax law.

CSC

CSC is a leading provider of global business administration and compliance solutions, including a comprehensive suite of administration, financial, and agency services for debt issuances, securitizations, structured finance transactions, and restructuring mandates.

We have office locations and capabilities in more than 140 jurisdictions across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, deploying experts in every market we serve.

Our Global Capital Markets team has a wealth of expertise and deep institutional experience. We carefully analyse each deal and tailor services accordingly to provide bespoke solutions to our clients' requirements.

We're the trusted partner of choice for 90% of the Fortune 500, 10,000 law firms, and more than 70% of the PEI 300.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, CSC has been privately held for more than 125 years and acts as stable and conflict-free provider. We operate locally through offices in Auckland and Sydney, and throughout APAC including Singapore and Hong Kong. We are the business behind business.

Direct Capital

Direct Capital is New Zealand's leading private company investor. Since 1994, we have been at the forefront of developing New Zealand's private equity industry. We are currently investing Direct Capital VII, a NZ$525 million fund which commenced in April 2025.

EY

At EY, our purpose is Building a better working world. The insights and quality services we provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, clients and communities.

Private equity firms, portfolio companies and investment funds face complex challenges. They are under pressure to deploy capital amid unprecedented economic and geopolitical uncertainty, increased competition and rising stakeholder expectations. Successful deals depend on the ability to move faster, drive rapid and strategic growth, and create greater value throughout the transaction lifecycle. We help PE firms drive meaningful impact across the breadth of their fund and portfolio by helping to create long-term value for all stakeholders.

We believe a better working world is one where economic growth is sustainable and inclusive. We work continuously to improve the quality of all our services, investing in our people and innovation. And we're proud to work with others - from our clients to wider stakeholders - to use our knowledge, skills and experience to help fulfil our purpose and create positive change.

First Foundation

Unlock potential. Drive prosperity. Shape Aotearoa’s future.

In New Zealand, too many academically talented students are held back by circumstance. First Foundation exists to change that.

Since 1998, we’ve supported nearly 1,100 scholars through a proven ‘hand up’ model—combining financial support, dedicated mentoring, and exposure to the world of work. Our programme begins in Year 12, setting scholars up to thrive at university and beyond.

The impact is real. Over 80% of our scholars are the first in their immediate whānau to attend tertiary education. Many have gone on to become educators, board members, business leaders, and mentors. The ripple effect is powerful, lifting not just individuals, but whole communities. This is more than charity. It’s a strategic investment.
A scholarship costs $28,000 over four years

Scholars' households average $64,000 income

Each scholarship yields an estimated $1.15 million in lifetime earnings—an ROI of $1:$39

For every scholar we support, seven others miss out. Your partnership could change that.

Join us—where social responsibility meets strategic advantage.

firstfoundation.org.nz | Amanda Gilchrist 027 550 7777 | amanda.gilchrist@firstfoundation.org.nz

KPMG

KPMG is focused on fuelling Aotearoa New Zealand’s prosperity. We believe by helping New Zealand’s enterprises succeed, the public sector do better, and our communities grow, that our country will succeed and prosper. KPMG is one of New Zealand’s leading professional services firms, specialising in Audit, Tax and Advisory services, with over 120 Deal Advisory specialists. We work with a wide range of New Zealand enterprises – from private equity led and privately owned businesses, to publicly listed companies, government organisations, and not-for-profit bodies.

We combine deep sector knowledge with analytical tools to provide our clients with the insights you need to make informed decisions, whether you are buying, selling, partnering, funding or fixing a company. Wherever you are on the deal journey, from strategy to post-execution optimisation, our team will work with you to navigate complex processes. We build long-term relationships to understand your stakeholders’ priorities and keep them at the centre of our approach.

We operate nationally from seven offices with over 1,600 professionals. As an independent member firm of the global KPMG network, we’re in a privileged position to draw on the knowledge and experiences of more than 265,000 people working at KPMG member firms in 143 countries around the world.

Mayne Wetherell

Mayne Wetherell is a New Zealand law firm which specialises in private capital. Our expertise in private equity, leveraged finance and tax makes us the firm of choice for our clients.

NZX

For more than 155 years we have been committed to connecting people, businesses and capital. Our vision is to be a trusted New Zealand business delivering sustainable wealth, value and opportunities for all. NZX operates New Zealand's equity, debt, funds, derivatives and energy markets. To support the growth of our markets, we provide trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services for our customers.

Partridge Advisory

Partridge Advisory is a full-service corporate insurance brokerage built around specialities.

We have worked on some of the most challenging global risks and insurance solutions for Financial Institutions, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Portfolio Companies.

Specialising and having a deep understanding of our clients helps us to provide the best possible tailored advice. It also helps us negotiate great outcomes with insurers (we know who to approach, how to approach them, and what a good outcome looks like) and execute the most complex and technical insurance programs.

We’re a client led organisation, and our team really enjoys engaging with our specialist communities. Our goal is to fundamentally uplift the quality of advice for clients across our industry.

Pencarrow Private Equity

Since 1993, Pencarrow has been helping New Zealand businesses achieve their goals. We have a highly collaborative approach to investment, partnering with management and shareholders across a broad range of industries.

We have a team of nine investment professionals who bring a diverse range of skills from previous experiences in private equity, corporate finance, investment banking, governance and operational management.

Pioneer Capital

Pioneer Capital was established in 2005 to partner with the owners and managers of New Zealand businesses focused on growth in large international markets. We have built a strong track record of investing in and contributing to their success, and have dedicated equity and debt programmes to that provide a wide range of funding options. We are New Zealand owned and operated and are committed to investing in a responsible manner.

PwC

PwC New Zealand provides a full range of advisory and due diligence services. We have been ranked the #1 firm in New Zealand for the number of M&A deals by Thomson Reuters (now LSEG) for the last 20 years.

Simpson Grierson

Simpson Grierson's private equity and venture capital team has broad international experience and a depth of expertise, gained from working in some of the world's leading law firms. We have been involved in the private equity and venture capital industry in New Zealand since its inception, advising on many of New Zealand's most notable private equity and venture capital transactions. We deliver timely, insightful advice on the establishment, structuring, funding, and management of private equity and venture capital funds. The team also advise on leveraged and management buyouts and exit strategies, including public offerings and trade sales.

Technology Queenstown

Technology Queenstown was founded in 2024 with a mission to build a $1 billion world leading technology sector in Queenstown Lakes District over the next 20 years. It aims to create new high-value employment opportunities and to enhance economic prosperity in the district through moving technology from less than 2% to more than 15% of GDP. Technology Queenstown is a privately funded not-for-profit agency. It is backed by leading New Zealand and global enterprises that are passionate about creating economic growth in regional New Zealand and diversifying the Queenstown economy through the technology sector.

Tribe Executive

Tribe Executive are a NZ owned, contemporary Executive Search practice. We support international and domestic Private Equity and Investment firms with Executive Search, Board Appointments and Advisory Services including remuneration, Executive and Board KPI’s and organisational design within portfolio companies.

Waterman Capital

Waterman Capital is a private equity fund manager established in 2004 to provide capital and strategic assistance to mid-market New Zealand businesses. Waterman has a long track record of investing in, and adding value to businesses in the mid-market space.