Overview
Henton Fund 2 is a closed-ended private equity credit fund managed by Henton Capital in Auckland, focused on lending to established New Zealand mid-market companies through an experienced credit team. The fund targets a regular income return over a medium-term investment horizon and is available to wholesale investors only. It is primarily accessed through the Henton Capital client network and is not currently seeking investment from investors outside that network. The fund holds Growth category eligibility on the NZTE Acceptable Investment Policy list.
Fund Overview
Selective mid-market credit fund — lends to established NZ companies via experienced credit team. NZ$100,000 minimum, target return 9-12% p.a. over 2-4yr term. Primarily for clients of Henton Capital (network); not currently seeking external investors. AIP Growth pre-approved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henton Fund 2?
Selective mid-market credit fund — lends to established NZ companies via experienced credit team. NZ$100,000 minimum, target return 9-12% p.a. over 2-4yr term. Primarily for clients of Henton Capital (network); not currently seeking external investors. AIP Growth pre-approved.
Who manages Henton Fund 2?
Henton Fund 2 is managed by Henton Capital based in Auckland. Manager registration on the Financial Service Providers Register is a legal requirement under the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008 and does not itself constitute an endorsement.
What asset class is Henton Fund 2?
Henton Fund 2 is classified as Private Equity on Wholesale Investor NZ. Asset-class classification reflects the fund's stated investment focus per its Information Memorandum and is provided for navigation purposes only — review the IM for the full strategy and risk profile.
Is Henton Fund 2 evergreen or a closed-end fund?
Henton Fund 2 is a closed-end fund — it raises capital during a defined vintage window and runs to fund maturity. Capital is typically returned via distributions during operation and a final wind-up at fund maturity. Check whether a current vintage is open before applying.
What is the minimum investment in Henton Fund 2?
Minimum investments across Henton Fund 2's currently listed offers range from NZ$100K. Minimums are set per offer and may change for new vintages — confirm the current minimum in the relevant Information Memorandum before subscribing.
Is Henton Fund 2 wholesale-only?
Yes — Henton Fund 2 is offered on a wholesale-only basis under Schedule 1 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Subscription requires self-certification under one of the seven Schedule 1 pathways (typically the NZ$5M net-assets "large person" pathway or an accountant- or lawyer-signed eligible-investor certificate per Clauses 38-40). Wholesale-only funds do not publish a retail Product Disclosure Statement and do not appear on the Disclose Register.
Is Henton Fund 2 eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
Henton Fund 2 is flagged as AIP-eligible on Wholesale Investor NZ, indicating it appears (or has appeared) on NZTE's Acceptable Managed Funds list for AIP visa applicants. The visa requires NZ$5M (Growth Category, 36-month hold) or NZ$10M (Balanced Category, 60-month hold) in acceptable investments held continuously for the full period. Eligibility determination sits with NZTE + Immigration NZ — verify against the live NZTE list before relying on this classification, and see our AIP eligibility guide for the full statutory framework.
When was Henton Fund 2 launched?
Henton Fund 2 was launched in 2020. Operational tenure is one input to evaluating manager track record but does not itself indicate likely future performance — past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns per FMA fair-dealing guidance. Request audited financial statements covering the full operating period before subscribing.
Where can I read the IM or PDS for Henton Fund 2?
Henton Fund 2 is a wholesale-only fund and the manager does not publish a retail-accessible Information Memorandum on Wholesale Investor NZ. Wholesale-only funds typically share the IM directly with prospective investors after a Schedule 1 self-certification under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Contact the manager to request the IM and the certification process.