Macquarie Capital

Macquarie Capital is the corporate advisory, capital markets, and principal investing arm of Macquarie Group, a diversified global financial services organization headquartered in Sydney, Australia. While Macquarie Group is renowned for its vast asset management capabilities, Macquarie Capital specifically focuses on providing strategic advice, capital raising, and direct principal investments across a wide array of sectors globally. Their investment strategy is characterized by a long-term perspective, often targeting growth equity, late-stage, and buyout opportunities rather than early-stage venture capital.

TheThe firm's principal investment activities are substantial, with Macquarie Capital having invested over A$55 billion (approximately US$36 billion) of capital across more than 160 principal investments globally since 2005. These investments span critical sectors such as infrastructure, energy transition, digital infrastructure, and technology. Macquarie Capital leverages its deep industry expertise and global network to identify and support companies with strong growth potential, often taking significant minority stakes or pursuing control buyouts. Their approach involves providing flexible capital solutions tailored to the specific needs of their portfolio companies.

Macquarie Capital is particularly active in areas driving global transformation, such as the transition to a green economy. For instance, they established a dedicated Green Investments Group in 2021, committing substantial capital to accelerate decarbonization efforts. While their investment sizes vary significantly based on the opportunity and sector, typical first cheques for growth equity and principal investments generally range from approximately US$10 million for significant minority positions in promising growth companies, extending up to US$250 million or more for larger strategic investments and smaller buyouts. Their global presence and comprehensive financial services platform enable them to support portfolio companies throughout their growth lifecycle.