Net Funds is a New Zealand-based alternative asset manager specialising in commercial real estate and private market investments.
Our Mission.
To create enduring value for investors by building a long-term ecosystem across private capital commercial property, and equity — enabling families, founders, and institutions to grow wealth, contribute meaningfully, and build legacy in New Zealand and beyond
About Net Funds
Net Funds is a New Zealand–based alternative asset manager offering access to commercial real estate, private debt, and private equity—designed for wholesale investors seeking anchored income and growth.
What We Do
Net Property: Institutional-quality commercial property fund focused on income-generating assets with long leases. Target 7%+ p.a. Cash Return.
Net Capital: Private debt fund providing fast, secured lending to NZ businesses with OCR + 7% target returns.
Net Equity: Access to rare private equity opportunities, not usually offered to the market.
Investors can build diversified exposure across income, capital growth, and equity via one platform. Income may be distributed regularly or reinvested—portfolio structuring aligned with generational wealth thinking.
Why Choose Net Funds
Institutional expertise, operator-led agility: Over NZ$500M in real estate and capital markets experience.
Wholesale investors only: Minimum investment is NZ$100K under FMCA compliance.
Ethical, transparent, and aligned: We invest alongside clients and maintain clear, capped fees per fund structure.
Built to endure: Our plans are for decades, not quarters—backed by a culture of stewardship and sustainable asset management.
Built for Long-Term Thinkers
We believe capital should enable progress—helping entrepreneurs scale, property built to last, and businesses grow GDP in NZ. Whether you're looking to invest income, support business growth, or secure a legacy, Net Funds offers the platform to do it.
Disclaimer: This content is for general information only and does not constitute financial advice or an offer to invest. Please refer to the relevant Information Memorandum (IM) for full terms and risks. Prospective investors should consult a licensed financial adviser before making any investment decision. To learn more, contact us directly at info@netfunds.co.nz.
The team behind Net Funds has successfully transacted over $500 million in real estate across New Zealand and Australia over the past 15+ years.
Our team has managed over $250M across private capital, private equity and property funds, combining institutional experience from ANZ, BNZ, K2 Capital and NZ Super Funds with hands-on expertise in strategy, compliance, and investor outcomes.
These five values define how we operate — consistently, deliberately, and with clarity of purpose — across every investment relationship, and cycle.
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We are committed to driving sustainable outcomes through every stage of the property lifecycle. Across our investments, we prioritise environmental efficiency, resource-conscious design, and long-term resilience.
New Zealand offers a stable, transparent, and well-regulated investment environment — making it an attractive destination for global investors seeking long-term opportunities.
We work alongside a network of respected professionals and institutions who share our commitment to integrity, performance, and long-term value creation.
These partnerships are central to how we source, structure, and manage investments at the highest standard.
Your Investment Team
Dave Armstrong
Investment Director
Co-Founder Net funds Founder & Director , Newbrook Private Capital
Hamish brings deep fund management and capital markets expertise to the Net Funds platform, having held senior roles at firms including NZ Super Fund, GreenMount Capital & Murray & Co
Aden has held senior roles at leading global technology firms including Oracle, Salesforce, Marketo, and Siebel and has worked extensively with VC – and PE-backed ventures
💼 What Are Alternative Assets — And Why Do They Matter?
Most successful investors didn’t build their wealth by sitting in the sharemarket. They worked in a business, built one, or invested in real estate. They created wealth through real, tangible assets — not passive exposure.
These are alternative assets: Investments that sit outside traditional listed markets like equities, bonds, or cash. They include commercial property, private equity, private credit, infrastructure, and natural capital.
At Net Funds, we ask a simple question:
If you built your wealth through an asset class you understand and control, why move it into low-yield, indirect options once you’ve made it?
Why Alternative Assets?
Alternative assets give you:
✅ Direct ownership or access to the underlying asset — not a proxy
✅ Stable, reliable income from productive investments
✅ Resilience from market noise, inflation, and macro shocks
✅ Growth potential through active management and value creation
We focus exclusively on real-world, income-generating assets that can be understood, improved, and aligned with your goals.
At Net Funds, alternative assets aren’t a niche — They’re the foundation of wealth that lasts.
🔧 Why Our Three Pillars Matter
Invest with Us — Not Just in Us
At Net Funds, we’ve designed a structure that gives you more than just returns — it gives you control, clarity, and the ability to shape your own long-term financial strategy.
Our three verticals — Net Property, Net Capital, and Net Equity — aren’t just products. They’re building blocks in a complete capital ecosystem.
Each pillar serves a different purpose, and together they give you access to:
📤 Income – via commercial property Cash flow & strategic private lending with strong security
📈 Capital Growth – via direct ownership in commercial property
🚀 Equity Upside – through rare access to private equity and pre-IPO deals
But the real power is in the flexibility. Whether you’re planning for cash flow, growing long-term wealth, or looking to co-invest alongside us in unique deals, Net Funds is built to give you multiple pathways to succeed — all under one roof.
