private equity overview

Caniwi Capital is a cash flow driven investor and will generally only invest in businesses with existing strong cash flows and a high degree of confidence that those cash flows will continue into the foreseeable future. Caniwi Capital assesses each investment opportunity based on pre tax returns on equity. Caniwi understands that there needs to be a good match between the views of management and the views of the directors and executive team at Caniwi Capital. Caniwi Capital recognises that management and employees of companies requiring capital are an important part of the value proposition of any given investment.

New Zealand is dominated by SME owners who have funded their businesses through family connections and debt raised over personal assets. Many of these companies are concerned about succession planning. For these companies, reaching their potential or achieving a capital release or reorganisation typically requires additional resources in the form of external capital and management expertise. Caniwi Capital can assist with both capital investment and management expertise. The type of investment made by Caniwi Capital will be tailored to suit the circumstances - from the purchase of 100% of a business to a minority investment working alongside existing owners.

Caniwi Capital provides an avenue for the SME market to access the capital and expertise required to grow while providing for necessary succession planning or the exit of a majority shareholder.

The team at Caniwi Capital are interested to talk to business owners looking to realise all or part of their business investment or just planning for a near term exit. All conversations are discreet and confidential. Please contact Des Gittings or Troy Bowker if you wish to make an enquiry.