Coller Capital Pioneers Australia's First Private Credit Secondaries Fund

Funding | Feb 04, 2025 | Coller Capital Ltd.

Coller Capital Pioneers Australia's First Private Credit Secondaries Fund

Coller Capital, a leading secondaries manager, has launched the Coller Private Credit Secondaries Fund, marking Australia's first private credit secondaries fund. This fund opens opportunities for high net worth individuals, typically reserved for institutional investors, to tap into private credit secondaries. With over 34 years of expertise, Coller aims to offer diversified, risk-adjusted returns with more liquidity. As Coller Capital continues its strategic expansion into the global private wealth market, it has established an office in Melbourne and initiated both private equity and credit secondaries funds in Australia. The fund is available to wholesale clients within Australia and New Zealand under the guidance of responsible entity Equity Trustees Limited.

Sectors

  • Private Equity
  • Investment and Financial Services

Geography

  • Australia – The fund is launched in Australia, targeting high net worth investors in the region.
  • New Zealand – The offer of the fund extends to wholesale clients in New Zealand.

Industry

  • Private Equity – Coller Capital specializes in secondary investments, particularly in private credit, providing alternative fixed-income opportunities.
  • Investment and Financial Services – The launch of a new type of investment fund for wholesale clients reflects innovations within financial services.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Coller Capital Ltd.Investment ManagerCompanyColler Capital is launching the first private credit secondaries fund in Australia targeting wholesale investors.
    Equity Trustees LimitedResponsible EntityCompanyActs as the responsible entity of the Coller Private Credit Secondaries Fund.
    Michael SchadPartner and Head of Coller Credit SecondariesPersonInvolved in the launch and leadership of the new fund.
    David HallifaxHead of Australia and New Zealand Private Wealth DistributionPersonPlays a strategic role in the fund's launch in the region.