Blackpearl Group is seeking to raise NZ$4 million to fund the company’s next phase of growth.

In this Sharesies special episode, CEO Nick Lissette speaks with Susannah Bately about the Black Pearl story, its revenue model, and plans for the capital.

Plus, how is AI powering the company’s sales and marketing and Nick’s perspective on the slide in the Black Pearl shareprice since listing last year.

Please note we don’t go into specifics about the capital raise itself, as Nick is unable to respond to questions of that nature. This Sharesies special is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time. Sharesies will be paid a fee from Blackpearl Group for distributing this offer to Sharesies investors.

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Blackpearl Group is seeking to raise NZ$4 million to fund the company’s next phase of growth.
In this Sharesies special episode, CEO Nick Lissette speaks with Susannah Bately about the Black Pearl story, its revenue model, and plans for the capital.
Plus, how is AI powering the company’s sales and marketing and Nick’s perspective on the slide in the Black Pearl shareprice since listing last year.
Please note we don’t go into specifics about the capital raise itself, as Nick is unable to respond to questions of that nature. This Sharesies special is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time. Sharesies will be paid a fee from Blackpearl Group for distributing this offer to Sharesies investors.
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A conversation with experts, CEOs, and you. We talk to company leaders and industry experts every week. Listen or watch over lunch or whenever for what’s happening in the economy, the markets, and the companies you invest in.

Investing involves risk. This channel is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. Information provided is general advice only and current at the time and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the product disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents, including a Target Market Determination for Sharesies, can be found on our website at https://sharesies.com.au/disclosures. If you require financial advice, you should seek advice from a qualified financial advisor. The views expressed by individuals are their own and Sharesies does not endorse any of the guests or the views they hold.

A conversation with experts, CEOs, and you. We talk to company leaders and industry experts every week. Listen or watch over lunch or whenever for what&rsquo;s happening in the economy, the markets, and the companies you invest in.
Investing involves risk. This channel is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. Information provided is general advice only and current at the time and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the product disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents, including a Target Market Determination for Sharesies, can be found on our website at <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/2omdCnxynQczLx1Mh9fPTJsKXn?domain=sharesies.com.au">https://sharesies.com.au/disclosures</a>. If you require financial advice, you should seek advice from a qualified financial advisor. The views expressed by individuals are their own and Sharesies does not endorse any of the guests or the views they hold.

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Sharesies Special: Blackpearl Group capital raise with CEO Nick Lissette

You may not know it, but you’ve probably used a Ventia service today. Dean Banks, Managing Director and Group CEO, tells us how the essential infrastructure giant manages the assets that power daily life, like water, transport, and telecommunications. 

Dean explains the advantages of being a broad portfolio business across Australia and New Zealand, and how the company’s sheer size helps them gather the data to deliver cost savings for customers.

Hear how Ventia hopes to get a bigger piece of the $100 billion energy opportunity, and new five-year contract awards in telecommunications. Dean reveals why in a volatile era, what he terms "boring reliability" is a big advantage, with a focus on keeping their 35,000 employees safe, and defending against cyber threats as a major government contractor. 

Plus, how Ventia's telecommunications expertise is being used in space, with telescopes in the deserts of Western Australia to take “pictures of the past". 

For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch

Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website.

Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance.

Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.

You may not know it, but you&rsquo;ve probably used a Ventia service today. Dean Banks, Managing Director and Group CEO, tells us how the essential infrastructure giant manages the assets that power daily life, like water, transport, and telecommunications.&nbsp;
Dean explains the advantages of being a broad portfolio business across Australia and New Zealand, and how the company&rsquo;s sheer size helps them gather the data to deliver cost savings for customers.
Hear how Ventia hopes to get a bigger piece of the $100 billion energy opportunity, and new five-year contract awards in telecommunications. Dean reveals why in a volatile era, what he terms "boring reliability" is a big advantage, with a focus on keeping their 35,000 employees safe, and defending against cyber threats as a major government contractor.&nbsp;
Plus, how Ventia's telecommunications expertise is being used in space, with telescopes in the deserts of Western Australia to take &ldquo;pictures of the past".&nbsp;
For more or to watch on YouTube&mdash;check out <a href="http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch">http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch</a>
Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it&rsquo;s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions&mdash;including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers&mdash;can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website.
Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance.
Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.

How Ventia invisibly powers your life

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We’re at Rocklabs with Mike Christman, CEO of Scott Technology — the 112-year-old Kiwi engineering company that specialises in the design and manufacture of automated production and robotics.

Mike explains how the company  is transforming mining, protein processing, logistics, and appliance manufacturing by replacing manual tasks with AI-driven, automated systems.

He shares why margins are improving, what’s behind the company’s “Destination 2030” plan,and why the biggest barrier to automation isn’t competitors — it’s customer mindset.

Plus, Mike’s personal journey from London to New Zealand, and plans for the company to become far more visible to investors.

For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch

Recorded on 22nd October 2025 -  All commentary reflects the timing of the original conversation.

Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website.

Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance.

Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.

 

We&rsquo;re at Rocklabs with Mike Christman, CEO of Scott Technology &mdash; the 112-year-old Kiwi engineering company that specialises in the design and manufacture of automated production and robotics.
Mike explains how the company&nbsp; is transforming mining, protein processing, logistics, and appliance manufacturing by replacing manual tasks with AI-driven, automated systems.
He shares why margins are improving, what&rsquo;s behind the company&rsquo;s &ldquo;Destination 2030&rdquo; plan,and why the biggest barrier to automation isn&rsquo;t competitors &mdash; it&rsquo;s customer mindset.
Plus, Mike&rsquo;s personal journey from London to New Zealand, and plans for the company to become far more visible to investors.
For more or to watch on YouTube&mdash;check out <a href="http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch">http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch</a>
Recorded on 22nd October 2025 -&nbsp; All commentary reflects the timing of the original conversation.
Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it&rsquo;s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions&mdash;including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers&mdash;can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website.
Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance.
Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.
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The Kiwi robotics company you might not have heard of

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Can spending money actually build your long-term wealth? Sharesies says yes. 

Scott Nixon, GM Sharesies Personal, and Ruth Riviere, Country Manager for Mastercard, are talking about Spend (AKA the Sharesies debit card) and the Investback reward system that earns 1% investments as you spend. Scott explains how day-to-day money management is a big part of wealth, how payments factor into Sharesies’ bigger vision, and Mastercard's role in creating network access.

Why is NZ’s digital payments adoption lower than in Australia and Europe? Why is now such a crucial moment for new tech to challenge the country's consolidated retail banking environment? 

Plus, hear about anti-fraud innovations like tokenization, biometrics, and numberless cards. 

For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch

Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website.

Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance.

Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.

Can spending money actually build your long-term wealth? Sharesies says yes.&nbsp;
Scott Nixon, GM Sharesies Personal, and Ruth Riviere, Country Manager for Mastercard, are talking about Spend (AKA the Sharesies debit card) and the Investback reward system that earns 1% investments as you spend. Scott explains how day-to-day money management is a big part of wealth, how payments factor into Sharesies&rsquo; bigger vision, and Mastercard's role in creating network access.
Why is NZ&rsquo;s digital payments adoption lower than in Australia and Europe? Why is now such a crucial moment for new tech to challenge the country's consolidated retail banking environment?&nbsp;
Plus, hear about anti-fraud innovations like tokenization, biometrics, and numberless cards.&nbsp;
For more or to watch on YouTube&mdash;check out <a href="http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch">http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch </a>Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it&rsquo;s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions&mdash;including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers&mdash;can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website.
Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance.
Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.

Can you spend your way to wealth?

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Sharesies Special: Blackpearl Group capital raise with CEO Nick Lissette

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