Maui Capital is a New Zealand-based private equity firm that invests in mid-market businesses in New Zealand and Australia.
The firm was founded in 2008 by Paul Chrystall and Brent Lawgun.
Maui Capital has raised two funds, with a total of NZ$250 million in committed capital.
Maui Capital’s investment strategy is focused on buyouts and growth equity investments. The firm typically invests in businesses with enterprise values of between NZ$20 million and NZ$40 million.
Maui Capital looks for businesses with strong management teams, clear growth strategies, and attractive valuations.
Maui Capital’s investment process is typically divided into three phases:
- Due diligence: Maui Capital conducts extensive due diligence on potential investments, including financial analysis, operational assessment, and management interviews.
- Structuring: Maui Capital works with the management team of the target business to structure the investment. This may involve a buyout, a growth equity investment, or a combination of the two.
- Value creation: Maui Capital works with the management team to implement a plan to create value for the business. This may involve investing in growth initiatives, improving operational efficiency, or expanding into new markets.
Maui Capital has a strong track record of success. The firm has invested in over 10 businesses and has achieved an average internal rate of return of over 15%. Some of Maui Capital’s notable investments include:
- Partners Life, an insurance company
- Smart Environmental, a waste management company
- Equipment, Leasing & Finance, a equipment rental company
- Freshmax, a horticulture business
- Euro Corporation, a steel supplier
Here are some of the key features of Maui Capital’s investment strategy:
- Buyouts and growth equity investments: Maui Capital invests in both buyouts and growth equity investments. Buyouts involve acquiring a controlling interest in a business, while growth equity investments involve providing capital to a business to support its growth.
- Strong management teams: Maui Capital looks for businesses with strong management teams. The firm believes that a strong management team is essential for the success of any business.
- Clear growth strategies: Maui Capital looks for businesses with clear growth strategies. The firm believes that businesses with a clear plan for growth are more likely to be successful.
- Value creation: Maui Capital works with the management team of the businesses it invests in to create value. This may involve investing in growth initiatives, improving operational efficiency, or expanding into new markets.
