Ross George Overview
- Firm
- Direct Capital...
- Primary Position
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Co-Founder & Man...
- Primary Industry
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B2B
- Active Board Seats
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3
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Ross George General Information
Biography
Mr. Ross George is a Co-Founder and serves as Managing Director at Direct Capital. He serves as a Board Member at Bayleys, Beca and Mondiale VGL. He served as a Board Member at Qestral Corporation. He has been in the private equity industry since 1985. He established Direct Capital in 1994 following his return from Hong Kong where he had been a director and shareholder of the BKW Group, a Hong Kong based private equity firm. He has primary responsibility for developing and managing the firm's relationships. He earned LLB degree.
Contact Information
Address
- 2 Kitchener Street
- Level 4
- Auckland, 1010
- New Zealand
Ross George Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
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| Direct Capital (Auckland) | Investor | Co-Founder & Managing Director | Auckland, New Zealand | PE/Buyout |
Ross George Board Seats (3)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| Bayleys | Real Estate Services (B2C) | Privately Held (backing) | Formerly PE-Backed | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Beca | Consulting Services (B2B) | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Mondiale VGL (Auckland) | Logistics | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | Auckland, New Zealand |
Ross George Lead Partner on Deals (18)
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| Interunion | 04-Jul-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Logistics | Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia | |
| Hunter H2O | 11-Apr-2022 | Completed | Consulting Services (B2B) | Mayfield West, Australia | ||
| MB Cook | 01-Apr-2022 | Completed | Other Commercial Services | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||
| Bayleys Selwyn | 01-Mar-2022 | Completed | Real Estate Services (B2C) | Rolleston, New Zealand | ||
| Customs Agency Services | 10-Dec-2021 | Completed | Logistics | Adelaide, Australia | ||
| Visa Global Logistics | 25-Feb-2021 | Completed | Logistics | Mascot, Australia | ||
| Mondiale VGL (Auckland) | 04-Aug-2020 | Completed | Logistics | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Bayleys (Auckland) | 25-Apr-2020 | Completed | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Beca | 01-Dec-2018 | PE Growth/Expansion | Completed | Consulting Services (B2B) | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Harlands Group | 12-Apr-2014 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Other Financial Services | Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom |
Ross George Network (125)
Board Members (24)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Goldfinch | Mondiale VGL (Auckland) | Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| John Hart | Bayleys | Bayleys | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Mondiale VGL (Auckland) | Mondiale VGL (Auckland) | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Perpetual Guardian | Self | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Mondiale VGL (Auckland) | Mondiale VGL (Auckland) | Auckland, New Zealand |
Portfolio Executives (95)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Thompson | Hunter H2O | Executive Director | 11-Apr-2022 | Mayfield West, Australia |
| Peter Dennis | Hunter H2O | Managing Director & General Manager | 11-Apr-2022 | Mayfield West, Australia |
| Bayleys Selwyn | General Manager | 01-Mar-2022 | Rolleston, New Zealand | |
| Customs Agency Services | Co-Director | 10-Dec-2021 | Adelaide, Australia | |
| Visa Global Logistics | Co-Owner & Executive Director | 25-Feb-2021 | Mascot, Australia |
Fund Team Members (6)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Plowman | Direct Capital (Auckland) | Direct Capital III | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Bill Kermode | Direct Capital (Auckland) | Direct Capital II | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Direct Capital (Auckland) | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Direct Capital (Auckland) | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Pohutukawa Private Equity | Tauranga, New Zealand |
Ross George Affiliated Funds (7)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pohutukawa Private Equity II | Direct Capital (Auckland) | Growth/Expansion | Closed | 2008 | ||||
| Pohutukawa Private Equity I | Direct Capital (Auckland) | Growth/Expansion | Fully Invested | 2005 | ||||
| Direct Capital IV | Direct Capital (Auckland) | Buyout | Closed | 2010 | ||||
| Direct Capital Fund VI | Direct Capital (Auckland) | Buyout | Closed | 2020 | ||||
| Direct Capital II | Direct Capital (Auckland) | Buyout | Fully Invested | 1998 |
Ross George FAQs
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Who is Ross George?
Mr. Ross George is a Co-Founder and serves as Managing Director at Direct Capital.
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How much does Ross George typically invest?
Ross George's median deal size is .
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What is Ross George’s main position?
Ross George’s primary position is Co-Founder & Managing Director.
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What are the contact details for Ross George?
Ross George’s email address is ro and his phone number is +64 09-307 .
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How many active board seats does Ross George hold?
Ross George holds 3 board seats including Bayleys, Beca, and Mondiale VGL (Auckland).
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