Kent Gardner

Active Investor

Chief Executive at Evans Randall Investors

Auckland, Auckland Region

Kent Gardner, Chief Executive at Evans Randall Investors is an active investor based in Auckland, Auckland Region. This profile covers what Kent Gardner backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. Kent Gardner is a Co-Founder and serves as Partner and Chief Executive Officer at Evans Randall Investors. Mr. Gardner serves as Independent Chairman at Jasper. He brings considerable commercial, legal and taxation experience to the group. In addition to his role in the group's management and strategic direction, Gardner manages the negotiation, structuring and execution of transactions and the creation of strategic joint ventures with co-investors. Gardner has led more than £6 billion of transactions for the group ranging from complex multi jurisdictional structured financings to private equity and property transactions including the acquisition, lease back and subsequent sale of ABN AMRO's Headquarters in London and the joint venture with IVG Immobilien AG to acquire 'the Gherkin' at 30 St Mary Axe. Prior to joining Evans Randall, Gardner was at New Zealand law firm Russell McVeagh. Gardner holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand and was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 1995.

Investor type: AngelPE
Stages: Early Stage VenturePre SeedSeedLate Stage Venture
Invests in: SaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailFashion & BeautyClimate & EnergyPropTech & Real Estate
Location: Auckland, Auckland Region
Typical check: $375K
Past investments: 7

Notable investments

The Arts Foundation Te Tumu ToiJasper (Other Financial Services)Immersive SystemsJasperLawVuRe-LeasedPūtahi Manawa Healthy Hearts Aotearoa New Zealand

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What does Kent Gardner invest in?

Kent Gardner invests in SaaS & Enterprise, Consumer & Retail, Fashion & Beauty and Climate & Energy, typically at Early Stage Venture, Pre Seed, Seed and Late Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.