The Rise of Private Capital in Australia
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A Shifting Landscape
In recent years, Australia’s investment landscape has undergone a significant shift as more Family Offices, High-Net-Worth Individuals, and Superannuation Funds—including Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs)—have turned to private markets to diversify their portfolios and seek more reliable returns.
In 2024, Family Offices accounted for 40% of active private capital investors, a remarkable increase from just 10% in 2020. This shift highlights a growing demand for opportunities that offer long-term, risk-managed exposure to assets less susceptible to the volatility of public markets, especially relevant in this moment as geopolitical ructions have super charged market uncertainty and volatility.
The Appeal of Private Credit
Private credit vehicles offer compelling benefits for Wholesale and Sophisticated Investors. These funds typically offer short to medium-term investment options. They are particularly well suited to those seeking long-term exposure in sectors with tangible asset backing.
Compared to traditional equities, private credit can deliver more stable income streams with better downside protection. Investors value the higher yields and security profile, especially in uncertain economic environments.
Why Stockwell Private Capital?
This growing appetite for private capital is one of the reasons Stockwell expanded its focus and rebranded its funds management business to Stockwell Private Capital in 2024. Originally established as Stockwell Property Funds in 2013, the business was created to provide our family of investors with the opportunity to co-invest alongside Stockwell in our property developments—allowing us to manage risk while delivering consistent returns.
Over the past decade, we’ve launched 30 property funds, welcomed over 400 investors into our family and returned over $780million to our investors. With a successful track record and an unwavering commitment to strategic asset selection, our evolution into Stockwell Private Capital reflects a broader vision—one that includes Private Debt Funds as a core offering, delivering strong security, asset transparency and reliable cashflows across a 12–36 month investment horizon.
Today, we provide Wholesale and Sophisticated Investors with access to opportunities typically reserved for institutions—investing through SMSFs, family trusts, companies, or directly as individuals.
Whether it’s a Solana Lifestyle Resort or a residential project in South Brisbane, our investors benefit from decades of development and property management expertise embedded across the broader Stockwell business and are supported by a work pipeline of over $3bn.
A Legacy of Partnership
At its core, Stockwell remains a cross-generational family business—established in 1952 and still guided by the values of its founders. As we look toward the future, our purpose remains unchanged: to share success, create wealth, and deliver risk-adjusted returns for those who invest alongside us.
How to Get Involved
If you are a Wholesale or Sophisticated Investor or operate a SMSF and are looking to diversify your portfolio with a trusted partner in private capital, we invite you to explore opportunities with us.
📞 Contact our team at (07) 3006 6888
📧 Email us at spc@stockwell.com.au
🌐 Visit www.stockwellprivate.com.au