DE Capital
Fund Manager based in Auckland
Key Facts
- Provider type
- Fund Manager
- Headquarters
- Auckland
- Established
- 2009 (15 yrs)
- FSP number
- FSP1004362 ↗
- NZBN
- 9429047502291 ↗
- AIP status
- Approved
- Open offers
- 1 open / 1 total
- Funds listed
- 1
- Website
- www.decapital.co.nz
Last reviewed: 19 May 2026
About DE Capital
Private debt investor focused on mid-market NZ businesses via senior secured loans plus warrants
Location
Auckland
Established
2009
15 years track record
AIP Approved
Eligible for Active Investor Plus visa
Funds Managed (1)
Open Funds & Active Offers(2)
DE Capital Fund
OpenSenior secured loans plus warrants to mid-market NZ businesses with regular income and equity upside
DE Capital Fund
Always OpenSenior secured loans plus warrants to mid-market NZ businesses with equity upside
Key People (4)
Matthew Houtman
Founder and Investment Committee Member
Leadership
Head of Private Capital at Simplicity, Co-Founder of Pioneer Capital, 8 years at UBS Investment Bank
Michael Whitehead
Investment Committee Member
Investment
Founder of Tap In Ventures, Co-Founder of WhereScape and NOW Consulting
Nicholas Ross
Investment Committee Member
Investment
Independent advisor with 23 years at UBS Investment Bank
David Wang
Investment Committee Member
Investment
Co-founder of NZ Migrant Investor and Entrepreneur Association, Co-founded Zino Ventures
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DE Capital?
Private debt investor focused on mid-market NZ businesses via senior secured loans plus warrants
Where is DE Capital based?
DE Capital is based in Auckland. New Zealand-domiciled funds are subject to the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA) and oversight by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
Is DE Capital registered with the FMA?
DE Capital is registered on the FMA's Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR) under FSP1004362 and holds NZBN 9429047502291. FSPR registration is a legal requirement for entities providing financial services in New Zealand and does not itself constitute an endorsement. Verify current standing at the FSP register before investing.
How long has DE Capital been operating?
DE Capital was established in 2009 and has a 15-year track record. Past performance and operational history are not reliable indicators of future returns — review the fund's Information Memorandum and audited financial statements before investing.
What funds does DE Capital manage?
DE Capital currently lists 1 fund on Wholesale Investor NZ, of which 1 is evergreen (permanently open for subscription rather than time-bounded vintages).
What is the minimum investment in DE Capital's funds?
Minimum investments across DE Capital'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 offer's Information Memorandum. Wholesale-only offers also require self-certification under FMCA Schedule 1 before subscription.
Are DE Capital's funds eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
DE Capital is flagged as AIP-approved on Wholesale Investor NZ. AIP visa applicants must invest at least NZ$5 million in Growth Category investments held for 36 months (or NZ$10 million Balanced held for 60 months) per Immigration New Zealand's current rules. Eligibility determination sits with NZTE + Immigration NZ — confirm against the live NZTE Acceptable Managed Funds list before relying on this classification.