Alternative Investments
Wingate is a leading alternative investment manager pioneering the private credit space in Australia.
Founded in 2004, Wingate offers co-investor access to carefully curated opportunities that mitigate risks, available through our funds and direct co-investment opportunities.
$7.8bn
Facilities & Funds under management
c.3000
Active co-investors
20 yrs
Overseeing & managing investments
Wingate has delivered strong, stable and consistent returns for our co-investors.
Our flagship fund, the Wingate Investment Partners Trust (WIP) has a long track record of delivering stable returns. As illustrated in the graph, a $100,000 investment in WIP has consistently yielded strong returns that are uncorrelated with traditional investments like Australian equities and high-yield corporate bonds. WIP has also delivered stronger returns than other defensive income yielding investments, such as Australian investment grade corporate bonds.
Our Funds & Opportunities
Wingate Investment Partners Trust
WIP is Wingate’s flagship fund, leveraging Wingate’s expertise and track record to deliver strong performance for the past two decades. It is targeting high-yield investment returns relatively uncorrelated to volatile asset classes and uncertain financial markets.
Wingate Property Senior Debt Fund
The Wingate Property Senior Debt Fund (WPSD) is a specialised property-only senior debt fund, secured by first-ranking mortgages with conservative LVRs. WPSD is an open-ended fund.
Wingate Corporate Credit Funds
Our corporate credit funds target middle-market private debt opportunities. The Funds have a demonstrated track record of strong risk-adjusted returns, achieving IRR of >12% since inception, with further equity upside from warrants.
Bespoke Opportunities
At Wingate, our co-investors can participate in a range of tailored direct investment opportunities. These opportunities, guided by our expert team, are developed to align with our valued partners’ unique needs and requirements, whilst benefiting our co-investors simultaneously.
What You Get When Investing With Wingate
Targeting attractive risk-adjusted returns
Providing a dedicated portfolio manager with access to over 200 industry experts
Primarily senior debt/first mortgage positions with low LVRs
Offering a highly diversified portfolio designed to mitigate risk Growing Appeal of Private Credit as an Alternative Investment
Australia’s private credit market has become a crucial component of the nation’s financial ecosystem, offering alternative financing avenues to businesses, property developments and infrastructure projects.
With global private credit reaching $1.4 trillion in 2023 (compared to $875 billion in 2020) and projected to hit $2.3 trillion by 20271, its importance is undeniable.
While the US and parts of Europe see private credit comprising up to 50% of market lending, Australia presents a vast opportunity in its early infancy, with private institutions contributing only 10% of market lending2.
Australia’s private credit market is highly diverse, comprising corporate lending, commercial property financing, infrastructure debt, asset-based lending, and structured credit. Each segment attracts specialised lenders catering to different industries and risk-return profiles.
Wingate is leading the way in Australia, offering bespoke solutions in both the corporate and property sectors. Utilising diverse investment strategies on each deal, Wingate aims to deliver strong returns to its co-investors while effectively managing risk.
The Wingate Way
Wingate’s success is built upon our deep belief in and adherence to The Wingate Way – a way of operating and being that keeps the interests of our co-investors and business partners at the centre of all that we do.
PATIENCE
Building a community of co-investors requires consistent performance, trusted relationships and a commitment to core values. There is no shortcut to building a multi-year track record.
KNOWLEDGE
Deep domain knowledge underpins our investment approach. We have a deep understanding of market cycles and employ effective systems and processes to actively manage risk.
RISK MITIGATION
We start with a risk assessment and do not proceed if we cannot gain comfort. We strive to identify and understand all risk and then take active steps to reduce it. Only then do we focus on returns.
ALIGNMENT
We participate in all Wingate investments, ensuring our interests are aligned. We look after our investors’ money as if it is our own.
PARTNERSHIP
We are driven by long-term, trusted relationships. We feel a deep sense of personal responsibility and pride in the performance of our investments.