Wilsons

Overview

Wilsons is an Australian private investment firm specializing in a wide range of asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, fixed income, hedge funds, commodities, crypto, ESG and impact investing, infrastructure, and collectibles & art. The firm focuses on various investment stages, such as seed, early stage, Series A, Series B, growth, late stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed investments. Their geographical focus is primarily on Australia, with investments spanning multiple industries, including technology, healthcare, real estate, financial services, energy, consumer goods, telecommunications, media, utilities, materials, industrials, consumer services, basic materials, consumer non-durables, consumer durables, and more. Established in 1895, Wilsons has a long-standing history in the Australian financial services sector. Over the years, the firm has expanded its operations across multiple states, including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, and South Australia. In August 2025, Wilsons Advisory was acquired by Canaccord Genuity, a Canadian wealth management group, enhancing its wealth management and capital markets capabilities. This acquisition has positioned the combined entity as one of the leading integrated wealth management and capital markets firms in Australia, with approximately A$17 billion in fee-generating client assets and a total of A$41.8 billion in assets under advice. The firm's investment philosophy centers on delivering superior outcomes for clients by enabling staff ownership and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. This approach has led to the successful expansion of their services and the establishment of a strong presence in the Australian market. Wilsons continues to focus on providing trusted expertise, personalized service, and excellence in all its endeavors, ensuring that clients' ambitions are realized through tailored investment strategies and comprehensive financial solutions.

Investment Focus

• Preferred industries: Technology, Healthcare, Real Estate, Financial Services, Energy, Consumer Goods, Telecommunications, Media, Utilities, Materials, Industrials, Consumer Services, Basic Materials, Consumer Non-Durables, Consumer Durables
• Geographical focus: Australia
• Investment stages: Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed

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