Our Business
Empowering Wealth, Unlocking Opportunity
Since its inception in 2003, Core Investments Group has emerged as a leading force in the investment landscape, rooted in New Zealand and expanding its reach across the globe. We specialise in identifying and nurturing mid-sized growth companies with the potential to become market leaders, leveraging their unique competitive advantages. Our commitment to active partnership with owners and management drives the vision, strategic planning, and execution that propels these companies to new heights.
Our diverse operations span three distinct lines of business: Private Equity, Global Financial Markets, and Mezzanine Finance. Core’s proprietary trading room is at the heart of our global markets division, where we expertly navigate equities, bonds, commodities, foreign exchange, options, and futures. From humble beginnings as a trio in 2003, we have grown into a robust team of professionals excelling in technology, research, quantitative analysis, and trading.
With an international footprint that includes New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Oman, and Switzerland, among others, Core Investments Group distinguishes itself not only through unparalleled trading technology and innovative models but also through its bold approach to investing. We venture into sectors and regions where others may hesitate, crafting creative investment solutions and expertly managing risk. We are not just investors – we are dedicated partners in the relentless pursuit of excellence.
Private Equity
At Core, we specialise in undercapitalised and underperforming businesses, driving transformational change and unlocking hidden value. As an active equity partner, we enhance strategy, operations, and leadership, turning challenges into opportunities. Our expertise provides the stability, direction, and competitive edge needed for sustained growth. With a global perspective and deep market insights, we maximise potential and create powerful opportunities for expansion—both locally and internationally.
Global Markets
Core powers a 24-hour proprietary trading room, deploying our private capital across vital markets with precision and liquidity. Our Asset Management and trading teams fuse rigorous discipline, masterful risk control, and a unified culture to seize high risk return opportunities. We excel at harnessing speculative opportunities in Commodities, Forex, Equities, and Interest Rates, delivering consistent returns. Our investment fund thrives on global macro strategies, dynamically engaging currencies and assets worldwide, reflecting our relentless pursuit of performance and value in an ever-shifting financial landscape. At Core, we don't just navigate markets - we master them.
Mezzanine Finance
At Core, we provide mezzanine and hybrid structured financing solutions that bridge the gap between traditional debt and equity. We support private equity buyouts, management-led transactions, and companies seeking growth capital or debt restructuring. With over 25 years of expertise, we tailor flexible, strategic funding solutions—including senior and subordinated debt, hybrid equity, and bespoke investment structures—to drive expansion, refinancing, and acquisitions. Our approach ensures businesses access the capital they need while maintaining control, stability, and long-term value creation.