Exclusive access to high-quality private market opportunities with the potential for exceptional long-term returns.
Alternative Investments
Private equity represents one of the most powerful wealth creation tools available to sophisticated investors. Through strategic investments in private companies, our clients gain access to high-growth opportunities, operational improvements, and value creation strategies unavailable in public markets.
At Atomos, we provide carefully curated access to institutional-quality private equity funds and direct investment opportunities. Our rigorous due diligence process, extensive manager network, and deal flow ensure our clients participate in only the highest-quality private market investments aligned with their risk-return objectives.
Investment Philosophy
We invest in only the top-quartile managers and opportunities, maintaining exceptionally high standards for fund selection.
Comprehensive analysis of fund managers, investment strategies, track records, and alignment of interests before commitment.
Long-standing relationships with premier private equity firms provide access to exclusive funds and co-investment opportunities.
Diversification across strategies, vintage years, and geographies to optimise returns while managing illiquidity and concentration risks.
Private Equity Strategies
Investments in established, profitable companies with experienced management teams. Focus on operational improvements, strategic repositioning, and value creation to generate superior returns over 4-7 year holding periods.
Minority investments in high-growth companies seeking capital for expansion, acquisitions, or market penetration. Target businesses with proven business models and clear paths to profitability.
Early and growth-stage investments in innovative companies with disruptive technologies or business models. Focus on Australian technology, healthcare, and fintech sectors with experienced venture managers.
Long-duration investments in essential infrastructure assets providing stable, inflation-protected cash flows. Includes transport, utilities, communications, and social infrastructure.
Value-add and opportunistic real estate strategies focusing on operational improvements, repositioning, or development to generate enhanced returns beyond traditional property income.
Investments in undervalued or restructuring companies offering asymmetric return profiles. Requires deep expertise in turnaround strategies and capital structure optimisation.
Direct investment alongside leading private equity firms in specific portfolio companies, providing enhanced returns through reduced fee structures and greater control.
Purchases of existing private equity fund interests from other investors, providing liquidity management and access to mature portfolios with reduced J-curve effects.
Key Benefits
Historically, top-quartile private equity has significantly outperformed public equities over full market cycles, with potential for outsized returns.
Low correlation with public markets provides genuine diversification benefits and reduces overall portfolio volatility.
Private equity managers actively work to improve portfolio companies through operational enhancements, strategic initiatives, and governance improvements.
Investment in private companies and funds not available through public markets, accessing opportunities before they become widely available.
Our Process
Private equity requires careful manager selection. Our due diligence process evaluates potential investments across multiple dimensions:
Detailed examination of historical performance, including vintage year analysis, persistence of returns, and performance attribution across market cycles.
Evaluation of team experience, stability, investment discipline, and operational capabilities. We meet directly with key decision-makers and investment professionals.
Assessment of investment strategy coherence, differentiation, and sustainability. Analysis of competitive advantages and deal sourcing capabilities.
Review of fee structures, carried interest arrangements, co-investment requirements, and team capital commitments to ensure proper alignment.
Examination of fund administration, legal structure, governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
Extensive discussions with existing limited partners, portfolio company management teams, and industry contacts to validate capabilities and reputation.
Important Considerations
Private equity offers compelling return potential but requires appropriate understanding and commitment:
Private equity commitments typically have 10+ year terms with limited opportunities for early exit. Suitable only for investors with long-term capital.
Committed capital is drawn down over time as investments are made, requiring liquidity management and planning for funding obligations.
Many top-tier funds have substantial minimum commitments, typically $500,000 to $5 million, though we can facilitate access through aggregation.
Early years typically show negative returns as fees and expenses are paid before value creation materialises, requiring patience and long-term perspective.
Learn how private equity can enhance your portfolio's return potential and diversification.
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