Jeremy Coller

Coller Capital, the world’s largest dedicated private market secondaries manager, has announced the final closing of Coller International Partners IX (CIP IX), its largest ever fund, bringing the total capital raised to $17 billion for Coller’s private equity secondaries platform in its latest fundraising cycle. Coller’s private equity secondaries platform includes commingled funds, co-investment vehicles, separately managed accounts, and its equity perpetual funds.

CIP IX invests in LP-led and GP-led secondary transactions around the world, focusing on high-quality portfolios. Aligned with Coller Capital’s established private equity secondaries strategy, the fund seeks to deliver strong, risk-adjusted returns and resilient performance by providing investors with diversified exposure to high-quality equity assets. Coller Capital’s Assets under Management (AUM) now stand at $50bn.

Coller attracted a broad spectrum of global investors, drawing participation from over 250 investors around the world. The diverse LP base comprises leading pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers and financial institutions. Already over 70% deployed, CIP IX provides investors with the diversification that private equity secondaries offers.

With 77 investment professionals across 11 offices, Coller Capital has one of the largest dedicated secondaries investment teams in the industry with the scale and expertise to execute some of the largest and most complex transactions in the market around the world. Building on its more than 35-year track record of investing in secondaries, the firm has expanded its reach to include dedicated credit secondaries funds, equity and credit perpetual funds for the wealth market and insurance and structured product solutions.

Jeremy Coller, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner of Coller Capital, commented: “2025 was another record year for the secondary market as market volatility and a heightened demand for liquidity attracted more investors to the many virtues of secondaries. Secondaries are no longer seen as a tactical portfolio rebalancing tool but a core component of diversified portfolios.  We are entering secondaries’ finest hour and I’m delighted our investors trust us as the most experienced secondaries investor with more than thirty five years of experience in the market.”

Remy Kawkabani, Deputy Managing Partner of Coller Capital said: “We are honoured by the trust and support that our investors continue to show in our secondaries platform. For over thirty-five years, Coller Capital has helped global investors deploy significant capital while achieving portfolio diversification and strong, risk-adjusted returns. As the world’s largest dedicated manager of private markets secondaries, we remain deeply committed to building on this track record – and are as energised as ever to continue delivering for our LPs.”

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David Hallifax

Coller Capital, a global pioneer in private equity secondaries, has been awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating for its Private Equity Secondaries Fund by Lonsec, a leading Australian investment research and ratings firm.

This recognition reinforces Coller Capital’s commitment to delivering innovative and tailored solutions for Australian investors, enabling greater access to global private markets.

Unlocking liquidity and growth for Australian investors

As private equity secondaries continue to gain traction in Australia, the Fund is designed to meet the specific needs of high-net-worth investors, offering monthly liquidity and institutional-grade portfolio construction.

“This recognition by Lonsec is a testament to Coller’s innovation and leadership in secondaries,” added Jake Elmhirst, Global Head of Private Wealth Secondaries Solutions at Coller Capital. “Our Fund provides Australian investors with a unique combination of growth potential, diversification, and liquidity – all key attributes for navigating today’s market environment.

“We believe that we are leading the way in redefining private equity access for the Australian wealth sector, delivering solutions that align with investor goals and our firm’s commitment to excellence,” concluded Elmhirst.

Strengthening leadership in private equity secondaries

Private equity firms take equity stakes in private, unlisted companies; these stakes are ‘primary’ investments, and ‘secondary’ transactions are when they are traded. Secondary transactions offer the initial investors the opportunity to exit positions early, providing much-needed liquidity or capital flexibility.

This rating is underpinned by Coller Capital’s long established global secondaries heritage. The deep and experienced team is appropriately resourced given the narrow focus on private credit secondaries and has significant co-tenure at senior levels. The secondaries approach to private loans results in a highly diversified portfolio.

The Private Equity Secondaries Fund offers Australian investors a pathway to enhanced portfolio diversification and attractive risk-adjusted returns.

Combining limited partner (LP)-led transactions with general partner (GP)-led opportunities, the Fund’s structure reflects the evolution of the secondaries market, addressing investor demand for liquidity without compromising on performance potential.

Backed by Coller Capital’s proprietary sourcing network and rigorous underwriting processes, the Fund delivered exposure to 430 underlying companies, diversified across industries and geographies.

“Lonsec’s recognition underscores the strength of our approach in delivering high-performing private equity strategies tailored to Australian investors,” said David Hallifax, Head of Australia and New Zealand Private Wealth Distribution at Coller Capital.

“By addressing barriers such as liquidity and accessibility, we believe we are setting a new benchmark for private wealth clients in this region.”

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Jeremy Coller

Coller Capital, the world’s largest dedicated private market secondaries manager, has announced the final closing of Coller Credit Opportunities II (“CCO II”), bringing a record total of $6.8 billion raised for Coller’s credit platform in its latest fundraising cycle. Coller’s credit platform includes commingled funds, co-investment vehicles, separately managed accounts, and its credit-focused perpetual funds.

The successful capital raise follows the firm’s pioneering $1.4 billion first credit fund, CCO I, which previously set the benchmark as the largest private credit secondaries fund at the time. Coller Capital’s robust fundraising reflects its established global presence, innovative approach, and deep specialist expertise in secondaries.

CCO II targets senior direct lending and high-quality performing credit investments across LP-led and GP-led opportunities. The fund seeks to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns and stable, resilient performance through market cycles by providing investors diversified exposure to premium credit assets.

The private credit secondaries market has grown substantially, driven by increasing investor demand for liquidity solutions, diversification, and sophisticated portfolio management tools. Coller Capital has seen $53bn of secondary credit investment opportunities since January 2024, with substantial growth anticipated as more private credit funds mature.

Michael Schad, Partner, Head of Coller Credit Secondaries, said: “This record-setting fundraise reinforces Coller Capital’s status as the preeminent investor in private credit secondaries. Our disciplined, credit-centric investment strategy, combined with our ability to execute complex transactions at scale, continues to resonate with global investors seeking defensive, diversified strategies. With increased market participation and liquidity demand, we anticipate continued strong activity in LP-led and GP-led transactions throughout 2025 and beyond.”

Jeremy Coller, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner of Coller Capital, commented: “Coller Credit Opportunities II is a milestone fundraise that reaffirms the significant evolution and maturation of the private credit secondaries market. Investors increasingly recognize the strategic importance of private credit secondaries in achieving defensive exposure, liquidity, and enhanced portfolio management amid heightened market volatility. Coller Capital’s global platform, specialist knowledge, and proven track record uniquely position us as the partner of choice for investors around the world.

“The success of this fundraise is a testament to the quality of Coller’s entire global team and the trust our partners place in us, as well as the track record of our credit leaders Michael Schad, Ed Goldstein, and Martins Marnauza who have been investing together for more than 14 years.”

Coller Capital was an early mover in credit secondaries, pioneering investments as early as 2008. To date the firm has now committed $10.1bn to the space.

Coller Capital’s leading market position is exemplified by recent landmark transactions, including the acquisition of a $1.6 billion senior direct lending portfolio from American National, one of the largest-ever LP-led credit secondaries transactions. Additionally, in 2024, Coller Capital created the industry’s largest credit continuation vehicle to date, underwriting a $1.6bn portfolio managed by Abry Partners.

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David Hallifax

Coller Capital, the leading global investor in private capital secondaries, who currently manage over $62 billion AUD in private equity, private credit, and other private market vehicles, have announced that the Coller Private Equity Secondaries Fund is now available on several wealth management platforms, including Colonial First State (CFS) Edge, Netwealth, Hub24, Centric Wealth, FNZ, Clearstream and Praemium.

Launched in October 2024, the Fund is specifically designed for the wholesale investor market, providing advisers and their clients with access to a globally diversified portfolio of private equity secondaries – an asset class traditionally limited to large institutional investors.

David Hallifax, Coller Capital Head of Private Wealth, Australia and New Zealand, said: “The availability of this Fund on these platforms underscores the client demand for a pure play Secondaries manager in private equity.

“We are pleased to partner with platforms that share our vision of delivering institutional-quality solutions to a broader spectrum of investors. This expansion also meets the growing demand from private wealth investors increasingly looking to the private markets to increase diversification and aiming to enhance returns.

The fund targets mature private equity assets acquired on the secondary market and delivers the hallmark benefits of secondaries investing, accelerated deployment, regular distributions, enhanced diversification, and greater visibility into underlying investments, all within a structure tailored to the needs of wholesale investors and their advisers.

This platform expansion reflects Coller Capital’s continued leadership in the global secondaries market and its commitment to making private capital solutions more accessible, transparent, and effective for investors.

Coller Capital is planning to make the Fund available on other platforms.

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Based in Sydney, Ordon will support the firm’s growing Private Wealth Secondaries Solutions business, working closely with private wealth managers and family offices to broaden access to Coller’s market-leading secondaries capabilities.

Ordon said: “I’m excited to join Coller Capital, a recognised global leader in private markets secondaries. Private wealth investors in Australia and New Zealand increasingly seek solutions that require liquidity, diversification and risk mitigation.

“Coller’s strong local presence and global expertise position us well to meet this growing demand. I look forward to working with our clients to help them access the firm’s different secondaries solutions.”

David Hallifax, Head of Australia and New Zealand Private Wealth Distribution, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Alex to Coller Capital. His deep understanding of the private wealth market in Australia and New Zealand, coupled with his strong relationships with private wealth investors, will be critical to our efforts to expand our offering.

“The recent launch of our private equity and private credit secondaries funds in Australia reflects our commitment to the region and the growing demand for secondaries among private wealth investors.”

A senior executive with more than 25 years’ experience across wealth management and institutional distribution, Ordon has built trusted relationships with private banks, multi-managers, family offices and high-net-worth investors.

Before joining Coller, he was an Investment Specialist at L1 Capital, a Melbourne-based hedge fund manager. He has also held senior distribution roles with a specialist global equity manager and J.P. Morgan Asset Management as well as working for Netwealth and Credit Suisse.

Ordon’s appointment comes at a time of growing momentum for Coller’s Private Wealth Secondaries Solutions platform. In late 2024, the firm launched its first Australian-domiciled private equity secondaries fund, providing eligible private wealth investors with access to Coller’s diversified secondaries strategies.

This was followed in February 2025 by the launch if its private credit secondaries fund, broadening the firm’s offering to meet growing investor demand for alternatives.

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Michael Schad

Coller Capital, the largest dedicated secondaries manager, has launched the Coller Private Credit Secondaries Fund (the Fund) in Australia.

The Fund, the first of its kind in Australia, offers high net worth investors^[1] access to Coller’s proven expertise and innovative approach to private credit secondaries.

Partner and Head of Coller Credit Secondaries, Michael Schad said, “This new fund reflects our leadership in developing next-generation investment solutions and is an exciting step in providing individual investors with access to credit secondaries, previously only available to institutional investors.

Our pioneering role in credit secondaries since 2007 positions us uniquely to deliver meaningful results for our investors.”

Head of Australia and New Zealand Private Wealth Distribution, David Hallifax added, “Private wealth investors increasingly recognise the value of fixed-income alternatives, and private credit secondaries present a compelling opportunity.

“Australian high net worth investors will now have access to a global platform that combines decades of secondaries expertise with a deep understanding of private credit markets.”

The Fund seeks to deliver a combination of absolute and risk-adjusted returns, diversification, and the opportunity for more liquidity than traditional private credit funds. It will provide private investors with exposure to Coller Capital’s 34 years of secondaries investment expertise and global platform.

Coller Capital continues its strategic expansion into the private wealth market globally, including in Australia. Coller established an office in Melbourne in 2024 and launched the Private Equity Secondaries Fund in Australia for the private wealth channel in October 2024.

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Notes:
[1] The offer of units in the Fund is available to wholesale clients as defined in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) residing from within Australia and/or New Zealand.

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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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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.

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Michael Schad

Coller Capital, a pioneer in private equity secondaries, has provided a valuable insight into private credit markets with the release of its Winter 2024/25 Global Private Capital Barometer.

The Barometer, which explores the dynamics of private markets, says private credit has been one of the most dynamic areas of the alternative assets market over the past decade, with 37 per cent of respondents to the latest survey saying they plan to increase their allocation.

This report, now in its 20^th year, surveyed 110 private market investors managing a combined $US1.9 trillion in assets across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world.

Nearly half (47 per cent) of the investors plan to keep the same allocation to private credit with only 16 per cent aiming to reduce their investment in this asset class.

Private equity and infrastructure followed closely, with Limited Partners (LPs) intending to increase allocations by 34 per cent and 33 per cent, respectively, while secondaries continue to further cement their place in the alternatives landscape with 45 per cent of LPs saying this strategy now represents a core pillar of their alternative assets program.

Michael Schad, Partner and Head of Coller Credit, said: “The Barometer also identified that about two-thirds of investors were expecting to focus their credit programs and concentrate on a smaller number of credit managers in the next two to three years.

“At the same time, a similar proportion of respondents are likely to back a more limited number of credit strategies.

“Given the abundance of options and continued diversification, it is likely that many have gained ample experience across the strategy, identified their ideal niches, and are content to channel their investment capabilities within these specific areas.

“North American LPs exhibited the strongest inclination towards a more focused group of credit managers, whilst investors from the Rest of the world showed the greatest tilt towards backing a more limited range of credit strategies.”

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Jake Elmhirst

Coller Capital, a global pioneer in private equity secondaries, has been awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating for its Private Equity Secondaries Fund by Lonsec, a leading Australian investment research and ratings firm.

This recognition reinforces Coller Capital’s commitment to delivering innovative and tailored solutions for Australian investors, enabling greater access to global private markets.

Unlocking liquidity and growth for Australian investors

As private equity secondaries continue to gain traction in Australia, the Fund is designed to meet the specific needs of high-net-worth investors, offering monthly liquidity and institutional-grade portfolio construction.

Lonsec commended the Fund for its thoughtful design and strategic alignment with the market’s evolving demands.

“This recognition by Lonsec is a testament to Coller’s innovation and leadership in secondaries,” added Jake Elmhirst, Global Head of Private Wealth Secondaries Solutions at Coller Capital. “Our Fund provides Australian investors with a unique combination of growth potential, diversification, and liquidity – all key attributes for navigating today’s market environment.

“We believe that we are leading the way in redefining private equity access for the Australian wealth sector, delivering solutions that align with investor goals and our firm’s commitment to excellence,” concluded Elmhirst.

Strengthening leadership in private equity secondaries

Private equity firms take equity stakes in private, unlisted companies; these stakes are ‘primary’ investments, and ‘secondary’ transactions are when they are traded. Secondary transactions offer the initial investors the opportunity to exit positions early, providing much-needed liquidity or capital flexibility.

The Lonsec rating highlights the strength of Coller Capital’s dedicated secondaries investment approach, supported by more than three decades of expertise and a global presence across nine offices.

The Private Equity Secondaries Fund offers Australian investors a pathway to enhanced portfolio diversification and attractive risk-adjusted returns.

Combining limited partner (LP)-led transactions with general partner (GP)-led opportunities, the Fund’s structure reflects the evolution of the secondaries market, addressing investor demand for liquidity without compromising on performance potential.

Backed by Coller Capital’s proprietary sourcing network and rigorous underwriting processes, the Fund delivered exposure to 430underlying companies, diversified across industries and geographies.

“Lonsec’s endorsement underscores the strength of our approach in delivering high-performing private equity strategies tailored to Australian investors,” said David Hallifax, Head of Australia and New Zealand Private Wealth Distribution at Coller Capital.

“By addressing barriers such as liquidity and accessibility, we believe we are setting a new benchmark for private wealth clients in this region.”

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