Bill Kermode

Hiway Group Ltd. provides specialist technology, equipment and construction services. The firm also offers environmental contracting services including soil recycling and site remediation. It provides solutions for government, commercial organizations, land developers and main contractors. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Energyworks Ltd. engages in the provision of engineering services. It offers project planning, project management, pipe spool fabrication, equipment manufacturing, testing, coating, installation, pipeline construction, and mechanical maintenance services. The firm serves the oil and gas, power generation, petrochemical, and dairy and food sectors. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in New Plymouth, New Zealand.

Stratex Group Ltd. manufactures and supplies food and industrial packaging solutions. Its packaging solutions include easy peel lidding, form fill seal and rollstock, induction liners, laminated and coated papers, large format pouches, portion control packaging and specialty wraps. The firm serves markets such as beverage, cereals, confectionary, dairy, frozen foods, medical, healthcare and pet foods. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

The New Zealand Guardian Trust Co Ltd. provides professional trustee services to corporate, personal and philanthropic clients across New Zealand. It acts as a trustee for debt and note issuance, unit trusts, superannuation schemes, KiwiSaver schemes, and securitization programs. The firm also acts as an escrow agent services for mergers and acquisitions, project financing, private equity, capital market transactions, liquidations and workouts, court case settlements, and intellectual property. The company was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Shears & Mac Ltd. manufactures and sells cabinets and commercial interiors. It specializes in full turnkey services, joinery, retail shop fitting, commercial and hospitality interiors. The company is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Part of New Zealand King Salmon Investments Ltd., NZKS Custodian Ltd. provides investment services. The company is based in Nelson, New Zealand.

The New Zealand King Salmon Co. Ltd. processes and wholesales salmon. The company operates seacage sites, all located in the remote, clean waters of the Marlborough Sounds. It offers salmon products to discerning chefs, retailers and wholesalers, both in New Zealand, and around the world. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Nelson, New Zealand.

Qestral Corp. Ltd. develops new generation retirement villages, with integrated care facilities. The company is headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.

AgResearch Ltd. engages in research and development activities in the pastoral sector. It offers NaturOTM analgesia system, CARLA Saliva Test, WormFEC and MicroManual products. Its services include bioinformatics, development engineering, farms and deoxyribonucleic acid testing laboratory. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand.

New Zealand Rugby Union Inc is an organization that aims to inspire and unify through rugby. The private company is based in Wellington, New Zealand and is committed to promoting responsible and respectful behavior while ensuring the safety of those involved in rugby. The New Zealander company provides tools and resources for rugby players both on and off the field. Mark Robinson has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

Anzamune Ltd. develops therapeutic drugs. It also develops drugs for allergic disorders. Its products are based on chitin, a natural product found widely in shellfish and insect shells. The company was founded on June 6, 2007 and is headquartered in Ashhurst, New Zealand.

Focus Genetics SA Ltd. engages in livestock genetics research and development. It enhances genetics in sheep, cattle and deer and markets these genetics to farmers throughout New Zealand. The company was founded on June 29, 2007 and is headquartered in Napier, New Zealand.

Biopacific Partners, Inc. acts as an alternative investment manager. The private company is based in Auckland, New Zealand. The New Zealander company was founded by Andrew Philip Kelly.

Wool Equities Ltd. develops, manufactures and distributes wool products. It has retail and distribution access in the U.S. The company was founded on August 29, 1997 and is headquartered in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

EnCoate Holdings Ltd. develops food-grade biopolymer technologies. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Lincoln, New Zealand.

Cleveland Biosensors Pty Ltd. develops and distributes biosensor instruments. It offers Biofiniti, a portable point-of-care diagnostic system that enables the early diagnosis of disease and health disorders in a range of clinical settings, as well as performs tests on a small disposable cartridge that contains various necessary reagents. The firm's hand-held instrument BioFiniti, allows users to conduct rapid, analysis on a wide variety of samples. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.

The University of Melbourne, founded in 1853, is a world-renowned institution located in Parkville, Australia. The university is a leader in education, teaching, and research, offering a wide range of coursework and research programs.

BioPacific Ventures Ltd, a joint venture between Inventages Venture Capital, New Zealand based Direct Capital, and NZ government research organization AgResearch, invests in life science companies located in New Zealand and Australia with strong management teams. It targets companies operating in the fields of agriculture, health & wellness, functional & medical foods, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, skin care, dietary supplements, infant & sports nutrition, immune stimulation and anti-aging therapies. It acts as a lead investor and provides financing for startup, seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from NZ$2 - NZ$10 million. It takes a seat on the board of directors and also considers co-investments.

Greenstone Partners Private Capital Pty Ltd. (Greenstone Partners Private Capital) is the private equity subsidiary of Greenstone Partners Pty Ltd., an independent Australian corporate advisory firm founded by Scott Malcolm in 2003 focused on middle market mergers, acquisitions and divestments.

Mondiale VGL Pty Ltd. is a fully Australian integrated international freight company. The private company is based in Banksmeadow, Australia. and has subsidiaries in Australia. The company was founded in 1982. The CEO is Ray Meade.

Marvel Packers Pty Ltd. manufactures frozen french fries and potato products. It operates through the following brands: Marvel Chips and Framers Best Chips. The company was founded by Jack McBeth in 1960 and is headquartered in Hallam, Australia.

Exact Radiology Practice Pty Ltd. engages in radiology practice. The firm offers ultra sound, pain management and nuclear medicine and stress testing services. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, Australia.

Mr Apple New Zealand Ltd. engages in growing, packaging and exporting apples. It offers logistics services. The company is headquartered in Hastings, New Zealand.

Siplow Nominees Ltd. is a New Zealander company that acts as a nominee, trust, or depository. The private company is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Part of Ryman Healthcare Ltd., Ryman Healthcare (Australia) Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that offers care options for residents and focuses on resident-centered innovations. The company is based in Melbourne, Australia. Ryman Healthcare (Australia has developed the Ryman Peace of Mind Guarantees, which aim to protect both residents and their families, including a fixed weekly fee. The company was founded in 1984 by John William Dudley Ryder, Kevin James Hickman. Cameron Holland has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Sonova Audiological Care New Zealand Ltd. provides hearing tests and hearing aid fitting services. It offers earwax removal, hearing protection, tinnitus management and hearing enhancement. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Part of Direct Capital Private Equity Ltd., Direct Capital IV Investments Ltd. is a private equity fund.

Direct Capital IV Partners Ltd invests in mid-sized companies located in the Australia and New Zealand. The fund focuses on companies with enterprise value of NZ$25 - NZ$200 million and revenue of NZ$30 - NZ$200 million. It targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and provides financing for buyouts, pre-IPOs, and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of NZ$10 - NZ$60 million. It seeks majority & minority interest and also takes a seat on the board of directors.