Squirrel
Fund Manager based in Auckland
Key Facts
- Provider type
- Fund Manager
- Headquarters
- Auckland
- Established
- 2008 (17 yrs)
- FSP number
- FSP354706 ↗
- NZBN
- 9429042034636 ↗
- Open offers
- 3 open / 3 total
- Funds listed
- 3
- Website
- www.squirrel.co.nz
Last reviewed: 19 May 2026
About Squirrel
Peer-to-peer lending platform and fund manager with over $300M in investor funds. 100% NZ owned, arranged over $22 billion in mortgages since 2008. No investor has ever lost money. Squirrel's funds are also available on retail platforms like InvestNow (www.investnow.co.nz) for non-wholesale investors.
Location
Auckland
Established
2008
17 years track record
Funds Managed (3)
Squirrel Wholesale Home Loan Fund
Residential mortgages up to $2 million secured by first mortgage. Conservative lending with lower risk profile.
Squirrel Wholesale Construction Loan Fund
Construction mortgages up to $2 million secured by first mortgages. Higher returns for construction finance risk.
Squirrel Specialised Income Fund
Diversified higher risk loans secured by residential property including first and second mortgages. Portfolio approach to reduce specific investment risk.
Open Funds & Active Offers(6)
Squirrel Wholesale Construction Loan Fund
OpenConstruction finance secured by first mortgages up to $2M. Higher returns for development lending with first mortgage security.
Squirrel Wholesale Home Loan Fund
OpenConservative residential mortgage fund up to $2M per loan. First mortgage security only with lower risk profile.
Squirrel Specialised Income Fund
OpenDiversified higher risk loan portfolio secured by residential property. First and second mortgages with portfolio diversification to reduce specific investment risk.
Squirrel Wholesale Home Loan Fund
Always OpenResidential mortgages up to $2 million secured by first mortgage. Conservative lending with lower risk profile.
Squirrel Wholesale Construction Loan Fund
Always OpenConstruction mortgages up to $2 million secured by first mortgages. Higher returns for construction finance risk.
Squirrel Specialised Income Fund
Always OpenDiversified higher risk loans secured by residential property including first and second mortgages. Portfolio approach to reduce specific investment risk.
Key People (8)
John Bolton
Founder & Squirrel OG
Leadership
Founded 2008. Former GM at ANZ responsible for $60 billion in retail lending and deposits
16 years of experience
David Cunningham
CEO
Leadership
Succeeded Bolton as CEO in 2022
Colin Gardyne
CTO
Technology
Chief Technology Officer at Squirrel
Dave Tyrer
COO
Operations
Chief Operating Officer
Ruth Hamlin
CMO
Marketing
Chief Marketing Officer
Tim Bowen
CFO
Finance
Chief Financial Officer
Tony Lane
CRO
Risk
Chief Risk Officer
Angela Lewis
CPO
People
Chief People Officer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Squirrel?
Peer-to-peer lending platform and fund manager with over $300M in investor funds. 100% NZ owned, arranged over $22 billion in mortgages since 2008. No investor has ever lost money. Squirrel's funds are also available on retail platforms like InvestNow (www.investnow.co.nz) for non-wholesale investors.
Where is Squirrel based?
Squirrel 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 Squirrel registered with the FMA?
Squirrel is registered on the FMA's Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR) under FSP354706 and holds NZBN 9429042034636. 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 Squirrel been operating?
Squirrel was established in 2008 and has a 17-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.
How much capital does Squirrel manage?
Squirrel reports assets under management of approximately NZD $300.0 million as last published. AUM figures are sourced from the manager's own disclosures and may include committed-but-uncalled capital depending on definition — confirm the basis with the manager directly.
What funds does Squirrel manage?
Squirrel currently lists 3 funds on Wholesale Investor NZ, of which 3 are evergreen (permanently open for subscription rather than time-bounded vintages).
What is the minimum investment in Squirrel's funds?
Minimum investments across Squirrel's currently listed offers range from NZ$50K. 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.