NZ Equity Partners
Growth equityGrowth–Late Stage · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
NZ Equity Partners focuses on New Zealand mid-market businesses, backing owners with flexible equity capital and a long-term partnership approach developed over more than 30 years. Beyond funding, the firm offers practical strategic support, governance guidance, access to talent, and deep commercial networks to help portfolio companies scale confidently. Typical equity investments range from $2 million to $10 million, targeting ambitious private companies seeking growth capital.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 6 of 10 portfolio companiesConstruction Tech ×2Energy ×2Healthtech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1Biotech ×1Cybersecurity ×1Defense Tech ×1
HQs:New Zealand×3Australia×1
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathArgenta is a contract research and development/manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) for the animal health industry, offering drug development, regulatory and clinical services, and manufacturing under a "molecule to market" approach.
AgTechBiotechHealthtech
Largest carrier and supplier of bulk water in the Auckland region, serving residential, commercial and industrial clients.
Habit Health operates a network of health and wellbeing providers across New Zealand, helping individuals access care sooner and recover faster while supporting companies in maintaining safe and productive workplaces for their teams.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsFive V Capital
Optic Digital is a division of Optic Security Group that provides IT and security professionals and services to business clients, including client relationship management and HR/resourcing to match talent to customer needs.
CybersecurityDefense TechFuture of WorkGovTechHR TechBrisbane, AU
PropellWorks is a group of engineering companies that build, protect, and maintain infrastructure across New Zealand's heavy industrial, energy, and construction sectors.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechEnergy
New Zealand's leading road corridor work zone risk reduction and productivity partner, providing temporary traffic management solutions.
Vector is a publicly listed New Zealand utility company (VCT.NZ) that operates energy infrastructure and related services.
EnergyAuckland, NZ
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has NZ Equity Partners made?
- NZ Equity Partners has 10 tracked investments.
- What stage does NZ Equity Partners invest at?
- NZ Equity Partners invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is NZ Equity Partners's typical check size?
- NZ Equity Partners typically writes checks of $2M – $10M.
- What sectors does NZ Equity Partners focus on?
- NZ Equity Partners focuses on Sector Agnostic.
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