At PackBack, we believe the great outdoors should be accessible to everyone. We offer premium hiking equipment rentals, making it easy for you to explore nature without the hassle and expense of owning gear. Our mission is to break down barriers to outdoor adventures while promoting eco-friendly practices.With PackBack, you get top-quality gear, eco-friendly solutions, and ultimate convenience. Forget about packing, unpacking, and cleaning—just rent, explore, and return.

Invest South is a venture capital and private equity fund focused on the Southland and Queenstown regions.As a Senior Investment Associate, I help shape our investment strategy and enhance portfolio value by identifying and evaluating high-potential opportunities, leading due diligence, and using sophisticated financial modelling. I help negotiate investment terms to optimise returns and provide strategic guidance to portfolio companies. Additionally, I oversee performance monitoring and reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability.I also educate companies on growth capital, foster relationships with local business owners, and am involved in developing a robust local angel network. Committed to sustainability, I help implement an impact framework to measure and report on the social and environmental impact of our investments.

4Six Degrees is a financial consulting firm specialising in financial modeling, business case assessments, valuations, and business advisory services. Our expertise extends to forensic accounting and relationship property valuations, providing clients with comprehensive financial insights and strategic advice. We are committed to delivering high-quality, tailored solutions that drive informed decision-making and business success.

Lyne Davis Opinion is a leading boutique professional practice that provides expert independent financial opinions in the areas of business valuation, litigation support, forensic accounting, financial dispute resolution and associated fields.As an Associate, I prepare reports and provide expert opinions on various business and commercial matters, conduct financial analysis, review valuation reports, and value businesses across different sectors (financial, legal, manufacturing, tourisim, forestry, SaaS, construction and tech) and purposes. I also provide expertise in relationship property disputes, including economic disparity,

Heartland Bank is a well-established New Zealand bank. As a Senior Corporate Finance Analyst, I report to the CFO and contribute to strategic decision-making by conducting financial and economic research, developing financial models, performing M&A due diligence, and analyzing business and divisional performance. I also participate in stress testing, credit loss analysis, private equity and debt valuations, assist the treasury function.

Forsyth Barr is a New Zealand owned firm providing a full range of investment options including sharebroking, portfolio management, research and investment banking services. Forsyth Barr services retail, wholesale and institutional clients. They have 21 offices including satellites nationwide and employ over 275 investment professionals. Disclosure Statements are available on request and free of charge.As an Equity Analyst, I lead coverage of NZX industrials and services stocks, build financial models, write equity research reports, and communicate investment conclusions to institutional clients. I also establish relationships with clients and contribute to the firm's business development efforts.

Markit Limited's (now known as S&P Global) Private Equity Valuations division provides illiquid portfolio pricing valuation services. During my tenure at Markit, I held the role of Assistant Vice President in the Private Equity Valuations division. In this position, I played a key role in valuing a diverse range of illiquid investments, including equity and private debt, across multiple industries and geographical regions. I actively contributed to the refinement and enhancement of financial models, utilizing a variety of valuation techniques and methodologies to ensure accurate and objective company valuations.As part of my responsibilities, I performed thorough company credit analysis and conducted peer selection reviews to support the valuation process. I closely adhered to industry guidelines such as the International Private Equity and Venture Capital (IPEV) standards and the IFRS 13 framework. My experience in valuing illiquid assets extended to various sectors, including technology, manufacturing, financial services, energy, real estate, healthcare, and consumer goods.

Perpetual Capital Management Limited (PCML) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust, one of New Zealand’s largest and most successful charitable trusts. PCML is responsible for the management and advisory aspects of the Trust’s investment assets. It invests in New Zealand, Australian and international equities, private equity, unlisted property and New Zealand fixed income.