A specialist private markets investment manager.

We take a positive, sustainable and forward-looking approach to growth to achieve successful outcomes for our companies, investors, team and community.

We manage capital for some of Australia's largest institutions and superannuation funds and offer investment solutions for family offices, foundation, endowments and high net worth investors across the world.

Lance and team

We have provided investors with access to private markets investment solutions predominantly in Asia-Pacific.

investment team

We have one of the largest and most experienced private markets investment teams in the Asia-Pacific region.

Specialist team

Our people are our vital ingredient. They're the core of our business, and what makes us different.

Our people

At a glance

Private Market expertise

Our investment strategies cover the full spectrum of private markets, across over 600+ investments globally*

Our private equity strategies cover funds, secondaries, co-investments and direct investments in the Asia-Pacific markets.

Our private credit strategy specialises in corporate finance lending focused on structured and acquisition finance to stable growing companies in Australia and New Zealand.

Our real assets strategy focuses on unique agricultural assets that are business-critical plant, property and equipment in Australia and New Zealand.

Building long-term value

We're always looking ahead to find opportunities with the potential to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Our willingness to embrace and explore the unknown combined with our aptitude for solving complex problems ensure we stay at the forefront of our industry.

To deliver positive long-term growth for our investors’ takes a vision and commitment to excellence. We follow a rigorous process in making considered, superior strategic decisions to turn potential into value.

We believe responsible and sustainable investing is critical in building long-term value. We never lose sight of the significance of the investment decisions we make and the influence we have on the portfolio companies and General Partners (GPs) we work with. We hold ourselves and our investees to the same high standards in the actions we take to transition to a more sustainable economy.

The golden rule of investment: Always “follow the money”

In this Views from the Top interview, Michael Lukin outlines the sectors that he believes provide the best risk-adjusted returns in Australia, why investors may need to turn to private markets in search for growth, and how alignment of interest is a lesson that has served him well.

* As at 31 March 2024

Hive and Wellness Group

(Unrealised)

Investment Year

EXIT YEAR

Description

The Local Broadband Network Company (LBNCo) is an installer and owner of superfast broadband networks in residential developments. LBNCo is engaged by property developers to install and maintain the fibre infrastructure, and sells ‘wholesale’ network acces to the retail service providers who then provide services to the tenants. LBNCo is now part of Uniti Group (ASX: UWL) following its acquisition in August 2019.

Stone Axe Pastoral

(Unrealised) 

Investment Year

Description

Stone Axe is a producer of ultra-premium wagyu beef. The company has operations in NSW, QLD, WA and Victoria and is actively growing its herd via large scale embryto transfer program. Stone Axe has rapidly grown to become on of the largest fool blood wagyu producers in the world.