What stage does Oriens Capital invest at?

Oriens Capital invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.

What is Oriens Capital's typical check size?

Oriens Capital typically writes checks of $5M – $15M.

What sectors does Oriens Capital focus on?

Oriens Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.

Where is Oriens Capital located?

Oriens Capital is headquartered in Tauranga, NZ.

Oriens Capital

Private equity

Tauranga · Growth–Late Stage · 11 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Oriens Capital partners with established New Zealand private companies, offering capital, expertise, relationships and knowledge to help owners grow their businesses or transition ownership. Its investors are New Zealand institutions, community funds, iwi organisations, charitable organisations and individuals who share a vision of partnering with ambitious Kiwi businesses. The firm aims to build New Zealand's business capability and strength while increasing wealth and prosperity across the country.

Invests inSector AgnosticNew Zealand

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage

Growth–Late Stage

Check

$5M – $15M

Tauranga, NZ

Instruments

Equity

Founded

2016

Tracked investments

Team · 11 people

from the firm's website

David Bell· Partner & CFO

A Chartered Accountant with over 20 years in senior finance and investment roles across New Zealand, the UK and Russia, previously CFO of an Auckland private equity investor and a director at Barclays Capital. He is a member of the Investment Committee.

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James Beale· Partner

A 25-year veteran of New Zealand financial markets, including 14 years in senior roles at Craigs Investment Partners, with expertise in investment analysis, capital markets advisory and funds management. He serves on the Investment Committee and is a director of several Oriens portfolio companies.

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Peter Tinholt· Partner

Brings 25 years of M&A, divestment and private equity experience across New Zealand and Australia, having held senior executive roles at Johnson & Johnson, Cadbury Schweppes and several food businesses. He sits on the Investment Committee and directs multiple portfolio companies.

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Daniel Field· Investment Manager

Joined Oriens in 2025 with over five years of New Zealand private equity experience, plus prior roles in investment banking at Deutsche Craigs and financial analysis in Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Otago.

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Ryan Thompson· Investment Manager

Joined Oriens in 2017 as an Analyst and has transaction experience across all Oriens investments. He holds a finance and economics degree from the University of Waikato and directs several portfolio companies.

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Bob Major· Non-executive Investment Committee Member

Holds a Masters in Science from Massey University with a strong food and nutrition background from senior roles at the Dairy Board and Fonterra. He chairs Gibb Holdings and sits on several food-related boards including Comvita.

Carolyn Steele· Non-executive Investment Committee Member

A professional director with roles including Green Cross Health, WEL Networks and Vulcan Steel, and prior experience in private market investments at the NZ Superannuation Fund and investment banking at Forsyth Barr and Credit Suisse.

Lucy Inder· Senior Analyst & Responsible Investment Lead

Joined Oriens as an Investment Analyst in 2021 following a banking career at Westpac and BNZ. She holds a first-class honours Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from Victoria University of Wellington and has passed CFA levels one and two.

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Neil Craig· Non-executive Investment Committee Member

Founder and former Chairman and CEO of Craigs Investment Partners, involved in providing investment vehicles for wholesale clients into private equity funds and unlisted entities.

Richard Hughes· Non-executive Investment Committee Member

A Chartered Accountant and Cambridge engineering graduate with a career in private equity across the UK, China, Australia and New Zealand, plus emerging market venture capital roles in Africa, Central America and Asia.

Sarah Kidd· Finance Manager

Joined Oriens Capital in 2024 as Finance Manager with over 10 years of Big 4 accounting experience across New Zealand, Singapore and London. She holds law and commerce degrees and is a Chartered Accountant.

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What they invest in

from 12 of 18 portfolio companies

Hardware ×6Advanced Manufacturing ×4Consumer ×3AgTech ×2FoodTech ×2New Materials ×2Cybersecurity ×1Direct to Consumer ×1

HQs:New Zealand×9United States×1

Investments · 18 tracked

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About Health Holdings Ltdabouthealth.co.nz

About Health is a New Zealand supplement company that develops and sells premium omega-3 formulas and other nutritional products aimed at healthy ageing for seniors.

Direct to ConsumerLongevityWellness & Fitness

Tony(CEO)

Ag Startup Enginebluelab.com

Bluelab makes measurement and monitoring tools for growers, serving both commercial operations and home cultivators.

AgTechHardware

Cloudland Group Limitedtmgcloudland.co.nzin

Cloudland is a managed IT services provider offering AI and automation, cybersecurity, a browser-based collaboration workspace, and day-to-day IT support including devices, print, and voice.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Fastmountfastmount.comin

Fastmount designs and manufactures panel mounting systems for marine, architectural, and furniture applications.

Advanced ManufacturingHardware

herewe.tl

Independent Verification Services (IVS)ivslimited.co.nzin

IVS provides biosecurity inspection, treatment verification, and compliance services for New Zealand importers, forestry and wood product exporters, and treatment providers, including MPI-approved container inspections, NZTA vehicle border checks, and a timber preservation testing lab.

AgTechLogistics & Supply Chain

IVS Group

Nautical Group Holdings Limited

Holding company comprising Railblaza Limited and its US distributor Railblaza USA Inc., an international maker of small-end marine and paddle sports accessories such as kayak carts, rod holders and mounts.

NTD Limitedntd.co.nz

NTD provides plastic injection moulding, toolmaking, product design, and post-production services, handling projects from concept to shipment for businesses across various sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsNapier, NZ

PMG Group

Railblazarailblaza.com𝕏

RailBlaza manufactures and sells pre-assembled bundles of outdoor equipment for fishing and camera mounting applications.

ConsumerHardwareTexas, US

Retirement Income Grouplifetimeincome.co.nzin

Lifetime Retirement Income is a New Zealand financial services provider that offers retirement income solutions including annuities and equity release products for retirees.

Fintech

Ralph Stewart(CEO)Diana CrossanCameron

Rhino Group Holdings Ltdmudguards.co.nzin

Rhino manufactures mudguards and fitting accessories for trucks and trailers, made in New Zealand.

Advanced ManufacturingHardware

Rhino Manufacturing

Rockitrockitapple.com

Rockit produces miniature, snack-sized apples that are washed and packed in premium recyclable packaging as a portable healthy snack for consumers.

ConsumerFoodTech

Rockit Global

Tekplas Limitedtekplas.co.nz

Tekplas provides precision plastic injection moulding from an ISO Class 7 cleanroom facility in Hamilton, New Zealand, producing sterile and food-safe components.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsHamilton, NZ

Van Dyck Fine Foods Limitedvandyck.co.nzin

Van Dyck produces ready-made pancakes, crepes and blinis using traditional Belgian recipes and European baking technology, sold under the brand Marcel's Pancakes.

ConsumerFoodTech

Marcel

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Oriens Capital invest at?: Oriens Capital invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is Oriens Capital's typical check size?: Oriens Capital typically writes checks of $5M – $15M.
What sectors does Oriens Capital focus on?: Oriens Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Oriens Capital located?: Oriens Capital is headquartered in Tauranga, NZ.

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