Coller Capital Private Equity Secondaries Fund earns Zenith’s ‘Recommended Rating’

Jake Elmhirst

Coller Capital, the world’s largest dedicated secondaries manager, has announced that its Coller Private Equity Secondaries Fund has been awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating by Zenith, one of Australia’s leading investment research firms.

This endorsement supports Coller Capital’s global leadership in private equity (PE) secondaries, showcasing its ability to deliver innovative and high-performing investment solutions tailored to the evolving needs of Australian investors.

Zenith’s recognition underscores the growing importance of private equity secondaries in Australia, with the Fund uniquely designed to provide monthly liquidity and institutional-grade portfolio construction.

The Fund’s portfolio largely comprises limited partner (LP)-led transactions, complemented by general partner (GP)-led deals, growth in which has characterised the broadening evolution of the asset class in recent years.

Leveraging Coller’s 34-years of expertise, the Fund offers Australian investors a diversified portfolio by Coller Capital’s extensive proprietary sourcing network, with the added benefit of monthly liquidity.

Across the portfolio the Fund currently holds exposure to 430 underlying companies; as Zenith notes, a crucial part of Coller’s sourcing strength is its ongoing monitoring of the PE universe, particularly its proactive engagement with both LPs (PE fund investors) and GPs (PE fund managers) regarding potential liquidity requirements and available assets.

“This rating is a pivotal milestone as we deepen our commitment to Australian investors,” said David Hallifax, Head of Australia and New Zealand Private Wealth Distribution at Coller Capital. “It highlights the strength of our approach, combining our specialist secondaries expertise with a strategy tailored to meet the unique needs of the local market.”

Private equity secondaries are rapidly gaining traction in Australia as investors seek liquidity solutions and diversification for their portfolios. Zenith’s assessment highlights Coller’s proprietary sourcing networks, disciplined underwriting, and extensive due diligence processes as key drivers behind the Fund’s success.

“Our Fund represents the future of private equity investing for Australian wealth clients,” added Jake Elmhirst, Global Head of Private Wealth Secondaries Solutions at Coller Capital. “This recognition by Zenith underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional results through innovative investment strategies.

“By providing monthly liquidity and targeting superior risk-adjusted returns, we are enabling Australian investors to unlock the full potential of private equity secondaries,” said Elmhirst.

Founded in 1990, Coller Capital is one of the world’s largest investors in private equity secondaries, currently managing $36 billion through private equity, private credit and other private market vehicles. This firm’s pioneering approach and industry leadership continue to set benchmarks for excellence and innovation.