Coller Capital launches private equity secondaries fund in Australia for the private wealth channel

Jake Elmhirst

Coller Capital, the world’s largest dedicated secondary manager^[1], has launched its Coller Private Equity Secondaries Fund into the Australian market.

This is Coller Capital’s first dedicated evergreen fund for Australian private wealth investors, providing them with easy access to a diversified portfolio of private equity investments.

Partner and Head of Private Wealth Secondaries Solutions at Coller Capital, Jake Elmhirst said, “We are excited to bring Coller Capital’s 34 years of industry-leading expertise in private equity secondaries to Australia’s wealth sector, with our first evergreen fund specifically designed for the high-net-worth market. We believe the launch is perfectly timed to meet the growing demand from private wealth investors who are increasingly looking to the private markets to increase diversification and enhance returns within their portfolios.”

The launch is part of Coller’s broader strategy to expand it’s Private Wealth Secondary Solutions business and is supported by the recent opening of a Melbourne office and the appointment of David Hallifax as the Head of Australia and New Zealand Private Wealth Distribution.

Hallifax added, “The Australian wealth market is rapidly evolving, and we believe this fund provides an ideal solution for investors seeking access to private equity without the traditional barriers.”

“With secondary private equity poised to deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns and liquidity solutions designed specifically for the private wealth investor, we believe our new fund is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of Australian investors.”

Coller Capital is widely recognised as a pioneer in private capital secondary investing and is one of the world’s largest investors in the asset class. Since its founding in 1990, the firm has established itself as a global leader and today manages more than $35 billion for clients around the world.

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