Pioneer Capital
Fund Manager based in Auckland
About Pioneer Capital
Established in 2005, one of the largest NZ private capital investors with $1.1B raised
Location
Auckland
FSP Registration
FSP43175
Established
2005
20 years track record
AIP Approved
Eligible for Active Investor Plus visa
Funds Managed (2)
Investment Opportunities(2)
Pioneer Capital Private Debt 2
OpenEstablished private debt strategy from NZ's largest and most experienced private capital investor
Pioneer Capital Private Equity V
Open20-year strategy investing in high-margin NZ businesses expanding in large international markets
Key People (14)
Randal Barrett
Managing Director
Leadership
Managing Director of Pioneer Capital, leading New Zealand's growth equity investment firm.
Craig Styris
Executive Director
Leadership
Executive Director with extensive private equity and investment experience.
Tom Goddard
Investment Director
Investment Team
Investment Director focused on sourcing and managing portfolio investments.
Ben Flay
Investment Director
Investment Team
Investment Director with expertise in growth equity investments.
Shayne Shepherd
Investment Director
Investment Team
Investment Director specializing in portfolio company value creation.
James Oliver
Investment Manager
Investment Team
Investment Manager supporting deal origination and portfolio management.
Brigitte de Lambert
Investment Manager
Investment Team
Investment Manager with focus on due diligence and portfolio support.
Laura McKinnie
Investment Manager
Investment Team
Investment Manager contributing to investment analysis and execution.
Julia Rolleston
Investment Associate
Investment Team
Investment Associate supporting the investment team with research and analysis.
Liesl MacDonald
Strategic Projects Partner
Operations
Strategic Projects Partner focused on special initiatives and portfolio value enhancement.
Graham Fussell
Operations and Investor Relations Director
Operations
Director overseeing operations and investor relations for the firm.
Michelle Flay
Finance and Human Resources Director
Operations
Director managing finance and human resources functions.
Roxanne Barlow
Financial Accountant
Operations
Financial Accountant supporting financial reporting and operations.
Fionna Bass
Executive Assistant
Operations
Executive Assistant providing administrative support to leadership team.
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