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.
Our investment pillars
Wattlestone invests across four key pillars: financial assets, real estate, operating businesses, and growth assets.
Our core focus is on acquiring, owning, and growing operating platforms, complemented by a diversified portfolio of passive investments across sectors and geographies.
We partner with top-tier management teams, aligning them with the Wattlestone Business System (“WBS”) — our proven framework that drives efficiencies in business systems, processes, and ways of working. Combined with our global network, this enables us to execute on clearly defined objectives and deliver enduring growth.
Wattlestone engages as a genuine partner, whether working alongside management teams or supporting owner-operators seeking a trusted custodian for their business.
The Northcott family has a long history in the real estate sector starting in Adelaide, Australia in the early 1980s. Since then, Wattlestone has owned and developed a range of real estate investments across various property sectors.
Today, the Wattlestone real estate investment activities are managed by the dedicated Walter Taylor investment vehicle which has been established to provide a dedicated platform to grow and manage the real estate interests of the Wattlestone Group.
Our Investments
Wattlestone has a long track record of building and scaling operating businesses. This core investment pillar draws on our management experience, the proven Wattlestone Business System (“WBS”), and an extensive global network to foster the long-term success of each business.
Our forward-thinking, systemised, and disciplined approach drives innovation, delivering efficiencies and low-cost operating models across the Group. We are recognised for our focus on customer experience, underpinned by the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and operational excellence.
Our Businesses
Previous Businesses
Wattlestone invests alongside people we like, respect and admire, across a diverse range of sectors and geographies.
Our primary focus remains on opportunities aligned to the global energy transition — spanning vanadium, high-purity alumina, copper, and graphite, through to battery manufacturing, large-scale storage, and supporting energy infrastructure.
