The Brisbane River and city skyline at dusk

Est. 2015 · Brisbane, Australia

A privately owned holding company.

Who we are

Wattlestone owns a varied, dynamic and diversified group of investments across four key pillars – financial assets, real estate, operating businesses and growth equity.

Our portfolio spans across the energy, business services, financial, agriculture, tourism and real estate sectors actively acquiring and operating businesses for the long term.

Who we are

2015

Wattlestone established as a private holding company owned by Andrew Northcott

1980s

The Northcott family’s real estate history begins in Adelaide, Australia

15+

Years investing in the energy and resources sectors

20+

Years operating in, investing and servicing the food and agriculture sectors

Our investments

Four key pillars

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Financial Assets

Outside of our investments in operating businesses, Wattlestone actively takes medium and long term strategic positions in equities, listed and unlisted funds, private equity, senior and mezzanine debt along with other financial instruments across key sectors to provide the ongoing utility to support the growth activities of the group.

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Real estate

The Wattlestone real estate portfolio is managed through Walter Taylor, a dedicated investment vehicle established to provide a focused platform for the growth, stewardship, and long-term management of the Group’s property assets.

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Operating Businesses

This core investment pillar for Wattlestone leverages our prior management experience, our proven Wattlestone Business Systems and an extensive global network to successfully perpetuate the enduring success of each business.

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Growth Equity

Wattlestone invests alongside people we like and admire, across a range of sectors with a keen focus on the energy transition and battery electrification manufacturing.

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Our portfolio

Businesses and investments

Wattlestone engages as a genuine partner, whether working alongside management teams or supporting owner-operators seeking a trusted custodian for their business.

Wattlestone Business Systems

WBS

WBS creates simplicity through a complex world.

It allows businesses to scale without unnecessary headcount, to adapt without losing focus, and to perform consistently year after year. The system ensures that the right people are empowered, capital is allocated with discipline, and customer insights, financial and operating data shape decision-making in real time.

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