Private Markets

As one of the managers of private markets assets, we can give our clients access to unlisted investment opportunities worldwide.

At Wakehurst Investments, we offer investors extensive access to opportunities across all key private markets asset classes. Managing assets in private markets solutions worth around $1 billion with over 20 professionals dedicated to private markets.

Core beliefs drive client outcomes
All our activities across private markets are driven by three core beliefs:

High-quality research and fundamental investment understanding underpins sustainable out performance. Connected, collaborative teams deliver better private markets investment outcomes by harnessing their collective expertise. Embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) and impact investing into the investment process is key to being an active and engaged manager of private markets assets.

By adhering to these three principles, we look to generate positive, reliable and sustainable outcomes for our clients throughout all market and economic conditions.

What we offer
Private markets assets are investments that are not traded on a public exchange or market. Whether considered individually or in combination, these assets can play an important role in helping our clients achieve their longer-term investment objectives.

There are three key reasons why we believe investors should consider making an allocation to private markets.

1. Potential for superior returns compared to traditional assets
It is widely accepted that an allocation to private markets can improve the risk-adjusted return potential of a long-term investment portfolio.

2. A lower correlation with other assets
One of the advantages of an allocation to private markets is the low correlation with other asset classes. This is particularly important in an environment where the performance and value of traditional asset classes, such as equities and bonds, come under pressure. In these circumstances, private markets assets should retain their ability to deliver a potential smoothing effect on total portfolio volatility and support more sustainable returns over the long term.

3. Effective portfolio diversification
An allocation to private markets can improve portfolio diversification. Spreading investment across public and private markets can maximize the potential for returns while also spreading risk. As the chart below demonstrates, this can make for a more efficient portfolio that offers better returns without materially increasing the level of risk.

Private markets encompass a wide variety of investment opportunities, many of which are familiar and linked to our everyday lives. At Wakehurst Investments, we have the resource, expertise and experience to offer a range of strategies to meet all our client’s needs.

Natural resources
We invest in natural resources including forestry, agriculture and energy production. Our capabilities span primaries, secondaries and co-investments.

Infrastructure
We invest in significant infrastructure projects, such as roads, rail, bridges, power and water facilities. We primarily focus on direct concession and economic infrastructure.

Real estate
This involves commercial real estate investments, such as offices, retail (e.g. shopping centres and retail parks) and industrial buildings (e.g. distribution warehouses). We invest across direct real estate, listed real estate and multi-manager solutions.

World-class ESG and impact strategies
We aim to be one the industry leader in ESG and impact investment, helping to protect and enhance the value of our client’s investments, while contributing to a more sustainable world.

Private markets solutions.
We also work in partnership with investors to create a variety of open-ended and tailored one-stop private markets solutions designed to meet our client’s needs for capital growth, income yield and/or risk diversification

Private lending
This is debt provided directly to businesses, which is not traded on an exchange. It includes private placements, infrastructure loans and real estate loans. Our capabilities range from, asset-backed securities, to commercial real estate lending and infrastructure lending.