Kestrel Capital Pty Ltd.

Investor type

PE / Fund of funds

Founded

1996

AUM

$5 M

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Seed Series A

Region of investment

Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Kestrel Capital is an investment manager and management consultancy

As one of Australia and New Zealand's most experienced private equity and venture capital managers (raised first fund in 1996) we have a successful track record providing capital & expertise (operational, technical, financial, M&A and exit) to build significant growth, profitability and value.

Kestrel strives to provide its investors with superior returns consistent with the nature of growth company investments.

Through our diverse range of operational, technical and financial skills, Kestrel assists businesses to achieve significant and sustainable growth in revenue, profitability and shareholder value. We have invested in more than thirty companies and made successful exits through IPOs and trade sales including Australian Helicopters, Avand, Gale Pacific, Garner McLennan Design, Intrapower and Prism Group.

Our direct international experience encompasses growth businesses involved in information technology, communications, internet, niche manufacturing, logistics and resources.

Kestrel welcomes proposals from growth companies across all industry sectors that meet the following criteria:

- Australia or New Zealand domiciled with global potential;
- high revenue growth potential;
- defensible, sustainable competitive advantage; and
- requiring assistance to move to the next stage.

Industry

Agriculture Biotechnology Digital Healthcare Services Other Real Estate Retail Software Fashion/Beauty Media and Entertainment Energy HealthTech

Contacts

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Jon Cane Executive Director
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Phillip Carter Managing Director
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FAQs about Kestrel Capital Pty Ltd.

Kestrel Capital Pty Ltd. is a private equity firm that also operates as a fund of funds. It backs companies at Series B, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Kestrel Capital Pty Ltd. is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Kestrel Capital Pty Ltd. was founded in 1996.
Kestrel Capital Pty Ltd. invests in companies and startups in Agriculture, Biotechnology, Digital, Healthcare Services, Other, Real Estate, Retail, Software, Fashion/Beauty, Media and Entertainment, Energy, HealthTech.
Kestrel Capital Pty Ltd. invests in companies and startups in Australia and others.
Kestrel Capital Pty Ltd. invests in companies and startups at Series B, Seed, Series A.
Kestrel Capital Pty Ltd. usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Kestrel Capital Pty Ltd. has around $5m assets under management.
Kestrel Capital Pty Ltd. can be reached through its website kestrelcapital.com.au, its LinkedIn page and its X account. Its general enquiries address is [email protected]. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for Kestrel Capital Pty Ltd. — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.
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