Fidante

Overview

Fidante is a global investment management firm based in Australia, offering access to a curated range of active strategies across various asset classes. As one of Australia's largest active investors, Fidante provides compelling strategies across equities, fixed income, and alternative assets through partnerships with leading investment teams. The firm manages approximately A$95.5 billion in assets under management and is part of the Challenger Limited Group, an ASX-listed investment management company. Fidante's investment managers are selected for their robust investment processes, expertise, passion, and ability to deliver optimal outcomes for investors. The firm has a track record of developing specialist investment managers, with 77% of its investment managers having beaten their respective benchmarks since inception. Fidante's partnerships often involve managers taking an equity stake in the business, aligning the interests of the manager and their clients. This strategic approach, combined with Fidante's operational and distribution expertise, provides managers with access to a large global investor base while allowing them to focus on managing money. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes matching talent with know-how, scalability, and support to create successful partnerships for both Fidante and its clients. Fidante's global presence spans Australia, Europe, Asia, and North America, reflecting its commitment to providing investors with access to best-in-class investment managers across diverse markets. The firm's growth strategy includes expanding its alternatives offering, as evidenced by its partnership with London-based Fulcrum Asset Management in October 2025, where Fidante acquired a minority stake and secured exclusive distribution rights across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. This partnership underscores Fidante's ambition to bolster its alternatives capabilities and meet the rising client demand for diverse investment strategies. Fidante's investment managers are selected for their robust investment processes, expertise, passion, and ability to deliver optimal outcomes for investors. The firm has a track record of developing specialist investment managers, with 77% of its investment managers having beaten their respective benchmarks since inception. Fidante's partnerships often involve managers taking an equity stake in the business, aligning the interests of the manager and their clients. This strategic approach, combined with Fidante's operational and distribution expertise, provides managers with access to a large global investor base while allowing them to focus on managing money. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes matching talent with know-how, scalability, and support to create successful partnerships for both Fidante and its clients. Fidante's global presence spans Australia, Europe, Asia, and North America, reflecting its commitment to providing investors with access to best-in-class investment managers across diverse markets. The firm's growth strategy includes expanding its alternatives offering, as evidenced by its partnership with London-based Fulcrum Asset Management in October 2025, where Fidante acquired a minority stake and secured exclusive distribution rights across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. This partnership underscores Fidante's ambition to bolster its alternatives capabilities and meet the rising client demand for diverse investment strategies.

Investment Focus

• Institutional investors
• Wholesale investors
• Family offices

Portfolio Companies