Oriens Capital
Private equityTauranga · Growth · 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.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 12 of 17 portfolio companiesHardware ×6Advanced Manufacturing ×5Consumer ×4AgTech ×3FoodTech ×3New Materials ×3Circular Economy ×2Construction Tech ×1
HQs:New Zealand×10United States×1
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathNTD specializes in toolmaking and injection moulding services, serving industrial clients who require precision manufacturing expertise.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechHardwareNew MaterialsNapier, NZ
Bob Witham(Founder)
RHINO™ manufactures mudguards and mud flap parts for trucks and trailers in various materials including plastic, aluminium, and steel.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareAuckland, NZ
BoardDavid Bell(Board of Directors)inPete Tinholt(Board of Directors)
About Health produces Probiotic Plus, a digestive health supplement combining two probiotic strains with herbal extracts for adults seeking to support gut health, immune function, and energy levels.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechLongevityWellness & FitnessAuckland, NZ
Tony Falkenstein(Owner and CEO)
Bluelab manufactures pH, electrical conductivity (EC), and temperature measurement meters, pens, and controllers designed for hydroponics and soil monitoring.
AgTechHardwareIoT
Co-investorsEcho River Capital
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
Fastmount makes a concealed panel mounting clip system used by architects, millworkers, designers, and installers for commercial architecture, aviation, furniture, marine, and recreational vehicle projects.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyConstruction TechHardwareNew MaterialsAuckland, NZ
Gregg Kelly(Founding Director)
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
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)in
BoardDiana Crossan
Co-investorsEnterprise Angels
Rockit produces miniature, snack-sized apples that are washed and packed in premium recyclable packaging as a portable healthy snack for consumers.
ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsNZ Growth Capital PartnersPioneer CapitalBDC Capital CorporationMKBSauce.vc
Tekplas is a New Zealand-based plastics manufacturing company that operates advanced injection moulding facilities for food packaging and other demanding applications.
Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechHardwareNew MaterialsHamilton, NZ
Tony Schramm(Director)
BoardPeter Tinholt(Board Member)Ryan Thompson(Board Member)inIan McDougal(Director)
Vandyck produces ready-made pancakes, crepes, and blinis in various sizes and flavors for consumer convenience.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechNew Plymouth, NZ
Ingrid(Founder)
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
IVS GroupNautical Group Holdings LimitedPMG GroupRhino ManufacturingWe
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Oriens Capital made?
- Oriens Capital has 17 tracked investments.
- What stage does Oriens Capital invest at?
- Oriens Capital invests at the Growth stage.
- 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.
- Who does Oriens Capital co-invest with?
- Oriens Capital most often shares deals with Echo River Capital, Enterprise Angels, NZ Growth Capital Partners, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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