Graham SkellernNZ Herald·10 Jun, 2026 04:59 PM8 mins to readThe founders of Aotea Asset Management, from left: Raynor McMahon, Will Carnachan, Nick Whitwell and Craig McManaway.In such a short time, Aotea Asset Management has become a leading player in providing corporates and medium-sized firms an alternative to bank lending, writes Graham SkellernOver the last five years, private credit has gained momentum in New Zealand and become a mainstream financial product, Will Carnachan says proudly.TOP
How Aotea rode the private credit wave to $700m under management
About half its capital comes through the Active Investor Plus visa scheme.
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