PARTNER

Craig has extensive experience in regulated entities such as investment funds, banks, and insurance companies, as well as in technology venture investing.

Craig launched and co-led the Private Investments division of MGFO prior to founding Altered Capital, which focused on Venture Capital but also covered later-stage and property investments across a balance sheet of over US$2 billion.

Craig has an LLB (First Class Honours) and a BSocSc (Psychology) from the University of Waikato.

INVESTMENT & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Finn is an Investment & Operations Director, responsible for meeting with founders, making investment decisions, partnering with portfolio companies, and leading all things operations at Altered Capital.

Finn spent several years in London in a strategic finance role at Clearpay, gaining valuable scale-up and fintech experience. Prior to Clearpay he worked in investment banking.

Finn has a BCom (Finance & Economics) from the University of Otago, and an MCom (Finance, First Class) from the University of Auckland.

INVESTMENT DIRECTOR

Laura is an Investment Director at Altered Capital, committed to partnering with best-in-class founders and companies to unlock their growth potential. Laura brings a unique combination of investment banking, corporate strategy and private equity experience.

She is responsible for identifying and evaluating high-potential investment opportunities that align with Altered Capital’s values and investment thesis, as well as supporting portfolio companies on their growth journeys.

Laura has an LLB (First Class Honours) and a BCom (Finance) from the University of Otago, and is also a CFA charterholder.

PARTNER

Marcus is laser-focused on product and has deep experience investing in fintech and healthtech businesses, as well as broader technology opportunities. He currently serves on the boards of Starling Bank and Health Data Analytics Institute.

Marcus launched and co-led the Private Investments division of MGFO prior to founding Altered Capital, which focused on venture capital but also covered later-stage and property investments across a balance sheet of over US$2 billion. Prior to this he led commercial operations for QuantRes Asset Management.

Marcus has an LLB (First Class Honours) and a BMS (Finance, First Class Honours) from the University of Waikato, and is also a CFA charterholder.

PARTNER

McGregor has active Director, Observer, and advisory roles in our portfolio companies, with particular specialities in fintech, financial services, and healthcare companies.

Prior to founding Altered Capital with Marcus and Craig, McGregor was a Partner in Venture Capital at MGFO in London, and worked at Jarden in New Zealand across the group's Investment Banking, Principal Investments, and Direct Investment functions.

McGregor has an MBus (Finance, with Distinction) from the University of Otago.

OPERATING PARTNER

Stuart uses his deep expertise to advise on technical due diligence and to provide ongoing support to portfolio company management teams.

Stuart has been the CTO, founder, and investor of a number of tech companies, based both in the USA and NZ. He has on the ground experience with SaaS companies, cloud scale production environments, intellectual property/patents, Agile methodologies and testing. He has lead engineering teams and has been involved with many M&A/investment transactions.

Stuart is on the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences Industry Advisory Board for Waikato University, and holds a Bachelors degree in Math and Computer Science with First Class Honours, a Post Graduate Diploma of Management Studies and a Ph.D, all from the University of Waikato.