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How popular isWaterman Capital?

In October 2026, people searched for Waterman Capital by name about 590 times in New Zealand, a 51.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 16.4% of all New Zealand private equity firm searches, placing Waterman Capital second out of eight firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about private equity firms, Waterman Capital appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the eight.

Search and AI answers in October 2026

Waterman Capital is the second most searched of 8 competitors and the second most recommended in the AI answers we collected.

  1. CastlerockShare of searches 52.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  2. Waterman CapitalShare of searches 16.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. Direct CapitalShare of searches 8.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  4. Pioneer CapitalShare of searches 8.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. Pencarrow Private EquityShare of searches 7.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd

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Top private equity firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Waterman Capital was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Waterman Capital is the second most recommended of the eight.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Direct Capital1st
  2. Waterman Capital2nd
  3. Pencarrow Private Equity3rd
  4. Pioneer Capital4th
  5. Castlerock5th
  6. Adamantem Capital–
  7. Anchorage Capital Partners–
  8. Maui Capital–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Direct Capital4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Pioneer Capital4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Waterman Capital3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Pencarrow Private Equity3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Castlerock2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Adamantem Capital0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Anchorage Capital Partners0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Maui Capital0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

How often do people search for Waterman Capital compared with other New Zealand private equity firms?

Waterman Capital against private equity firms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Castlerock, Waterman Capital, Direct Capital, Pioneer Capital, Pencarrow Private Equity, Adamantem Capital, Anchorage Capital Partners. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthCastlerockWaterman CapitalDirect CapitalPioneer CapitalPencarrow Private EquityAdamantem CapitalAnchorage Capital PartnersMaui Capital
Nov 202558.4%9.5%11.7%9.5%6.3%1.7%1.7%1.2%
Dec 202570.3%5.1%11.5%5.1%2.7%3.3%1.2%0.78%
Jan 202671.8%6.4%6.4%6.4%4.2%1.7%1.7%1.2%
Feb 202660%9.8%9.8%8%6.5%2.3%2.5%1.3%
Mar 202650.1%12.7%10.3%10.3%8.4%3.7%2.1%2.4%
Apr 202660.2%8%8%8%6.5%5.3%2.3%1.8%
May 202653.5%11%11%11%7.3%2.5%2.3%1.4%
Jun 202654.4%11.2%11.2%9.2%7.4%3.2%2%1.4%
Jul 202655.9%7.6%11.5%11.5%6.2%2.1%3.8%1.5%
Aug 202657.1%11.4%9.3%11.4%6.2%0.95%1.9%1.7%
Sep 202653.1%8.9%16.5%10.9%5.9%0.84%2.5%1.4%
Oct 202652.8%16.4%8.9%8.9%7.2%2.5%2.2%1.1%

  1. 1.Castlerock

    52.8%

    Held 1st. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  2. 2.Waterman Capital

    16.4%

    Moved from 4th to 2nd. 590 estimated branded searches, +84.4% vs prior month. Share +7.5 points.

  3. 3.Direct Capital

    8.9%

    Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 320 estimated branded searches, -45.8% vs prior month. Share -7.6 points.

  4. 4.Pioneer Capital

    8.9%

    Moved from 3rd to 4th. 320 estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -2 points.

  5. 5.Pencarrow Private Equity

    7.2%

    Held 5th. 260 estimated branded searches, +23.8% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.

  6. 6.Adamantem Capital

    2.5%

    Moved from 8th to 6th. 90 estimated branded searches, +200% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.

  7. 7.Anchorage Capital Partners

    2.2%

    Moved from 6th to 7th. 80 estimated branded searches, -11.1% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  8. 8.Maui Capital

    1.1%

    Moved from 7th to 8th. 40 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

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How has branded search demand for Waterman Capital changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Waterman Capital in New Zealand rose from 390 to 590.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Waterman Capital’s share of searches among private equity firms in New Zealand increased from 9.5% to 16.4%.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Waterman Capital’s share of searches among private equity firms in New Zealand peaked at 16.4% in October 2026 and was lowest at 5.1% in December 2025.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Waterman Capital rose from 4th to 2nd among private equity firms in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand private equity firms in October 2026?

6 changes

  1. In October 2026, Waterman Capital overtook Direct Capital and Pioneer Capital to rank 2nd among private equity firms in New Zealand, with 16.4% of the searches.

  2. In October 2026, Adamantem Capital overtook Anchorage Capital Partners and Maui Capital to rank 6th among private equity firms in New Zealand, with 2.5% of the searches.

  3. In October 2026, Pencarrow Private Equity gained share of searches among private equity firms in New Zealand, from 5.9% to 7.2%.

  4. In October 2026, Direct Capital lost share of searches among private equity firms in New Zealand, from 16.5% to 8.9%.

  5. In October 2026, Pioneer Capital lost share of searches among private equity firms in New Zealand, from 10.9% to 8.9%.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Anchorage Capital Partners in New Zealand rose 14.3% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 80 in October 2026.

How are Waterman Capital’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Waterman Capital’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

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