Invested in Aotearoa.
Māori Private Capital for Growing New Zealand Businesses
Commercial Māori investors play a pivotal role in the economic landscape of New Zealand, ensuring investments generate financial returns and contribute to the prosperity of all New Zealanders.
We are investors in New Zealand businesses with a focus on the mid-market private company sector that are in growth or expansion mode, looking for succession solutions and pre-IPO.
He tōtara mātai rangi,
He tōtara mātai moana,
He tōtara kimi ora!
Where Tōtara stretch out beyond the skyline, there are opportunities for exploration, and where there is exploration there is growth and development, there is life!
About
Tōtara Investments is a consortium of aligned Māori investors (Iwi entities, Ahu Whenua Trusts and Incorporations). The collective balance sheet of Tōtara Investments is between $3-$4b across a range of sectors (primary industry, renewable energy generation, tourism, F&B and property).
Tōtara Investments are geographically spread across New Zealand with access to both brownfield and greenfield development opportunities.
See below the entities which comprise Tōtara Investments:
What we look for
Tōtara Investment is actively seeking collaborative partnerships with investors and investment opportunities that have the key characteristics:
Partnerships
Values aligned investors with a sense of kaitiakitanga (responsibility and stewardship) who are proud of investments that contribute positively to society.
Sophisticated investors who understand the local market well and understand the benefits of committed Māori capital in additional to deploying our resources, connections, insights to the business venture.
For international investors looking to make a meaningful impact, investing with Māori provides a unique opportunity to engage with Indigenous communities.
Investment Opportunities
Private equity investment between $5m-$50m
Growing companies that require external investment for new product development, expansion into new markets, the acquisition of a competitor or support with succession and divestment.
Opportunity to create long term value through cornerstone investment
Contact us
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team will respond as soon as possible.