Our investment capabilities

We’re an active investor with a broad investment mandate and global investment capability.

Our global investment capability

AustralianSuper is an active global investor with a long-term investment horizon and broad investment mandate.

We invest across all major asset classes and regions, including direct investments in unlisted assets.


Investment origination and management are undertaken directly by our in-house team investment team and through a global network of valued investment partners. With more than 400 investment professionals across 7 global offices1, we leverage our long-term investment horizon, scale and capability to access some of the most attractive investment opportunities globally for members.

Our on-the-ground presence in key investment markets enhances our ability to:

  • manage and oversee our investment portfolios
  • respond efficiently to market opportunities
  • source, evaluate and transact on new investment opportunities

With assets under management forecast to reach A$600 billion in 2030, we continue to actively build out our global investment capability and on-the-ground presence in key markets, such as London and New York.

Our global offices

Private market investments

AustralianSuper has been investing in unlisted assets for more than 25 years, and today our private markets portfolio totals more than $85 billion1. This includes direct investments Real Assets (Infrastructure and Real Estate), Private Credit and Private Equity.

As a large, long-term investor, we have both the appetite and capability to invest directly in large-scale investment opportunities.

Importantly, our on-the-ground presence in key markets, like London and New York, supports execution, strategic partnership and long-term value creation.

 

Some of our global direct investments in Real Assets

Why partner with AustralianSuper on direct investments

We work with our investment partners to add value and insights that support growth and value creation.

Capital to invest

Our strong, recurring cash inflows support quick deployment and on-going investment. We don’t need to sell existing assets to fund new opportunities. 

Ability to invest in size and scale

We have a proven track record of investing for long-term growth at all points of the capital spectrum. 

A collaborative approach 

Our collaborative approach values strategic partnership and supports long-term value creation. 

Deep sector and transaction experience

Our experience across all investment teams (including legal, tax and ESG) supports high conviction, agile execution. 

Agile execution

Our investment process aligns to typical transaction timelines. 

Competitive cost of capital

As a profit-for-member superannuation fund with a global investment capability, and substantial net cash inflows per annum, we don’t need to raise capital or pay dividends to shareholders.
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