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Yarra Capital Management

Yarra Capital Management is a private equity based in Melbourne, managing A$20B; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM...

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Yarra Capital Management

We are an independent and active Australian fund manager, offering access to fundamental equities, fixed income and multi-asset capabilities.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

AUM

A$20B (per firm website, 2025)

Location

Region

Oceania

Country

Australia

City

Melbourne

Corporate office

Level 19, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Additional offices

Sydney, Australia

Principals

Dion Hershan

Chairman and Head of Australian Equities

Nick Pringle

Managing Director

Grant Hassall

Co-Head of Australian Fixed Income

Simon Mather

Head of Australian Equities Research

Sector focus

Australian EquitiesFixed IncomeMulti-AssetGlobal Equities

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Yarra Capital Management?

Australian equities are led by Chairman and Head of Australian Equities Dion Hershan and Head of Research Simon Mather. Fixed-income and multi-asset strategies are overseen by Co-Head of Australian Fixed Income Grant Hassall. The investment team of roughly 30 professionals operates with an average 19 years of industry experience and owns equity in the firm.

Does Yarra Capital Management invest in private markets?

The firm's website references 'private market opportunities' within its Australian equities description, but its disclosed capabilities center on listed equities, fixed income, and multi-asset portfolios. No dedicated private-market fund vehicle is detailed in current materials.

How is Yarra Capital Management owned and governed?

Senior investment professionals are part-owners of the business, with minority stakes held by TA Associates and Amova AM. Governance sits across two boards — a Corporate Board and a Responsible Entity Board — with directors drawn from leadership, TA Associates, Amova AM, and external industry experts.

Which global managers does Yarra partner with for international equity exposure?

Yarra partners with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Amova AM, and ARK Invest to offer Australian investors access to global equity strategies. These relationships provide high-conviction growth and innovation-oriented portfolios alongside Yarra’s domestic capabilities.

What is the scale and tenure of the investment team?

The firm employs more than 70 professionals, including roughly 30 investment specialists. Team members average 19 years of industry experience. The firm states it conducts over 2,500 meetings annually with corporates, supply chains, and industry experts to inform portfolio construction.

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