Defender Asset Management (Defender AM) was born from Family Office beginnings, which means we start all investment journeys with a focus on growth and preservation of capital. This philosophy is what drives our commitment to delivering value to our co-investors and clients across our portfolio of investment funds and services.
Defender Asset Management (Defender AM) was born from Family Office beginnings, which means we start all investment journeys with a focus on growth and preservation of capital. This philosophy is what drives our commitment to delivering value to our co-investors and clients across our portfolio of investment funds and services.
We invest the assets of each fund in line with its individual investment mandate and strategy, identifying the best risk adjusted return opportunities in a given investment environment. Our alignment of interests stems from our co-investment model – our principals and team are investors across our funds and this is what drives our commitment to delivering value.
We invest the assets of each fund in line with its individual investment mandate and strategy, identifying the best risk adjusted return opportunities in a given investment environment. Our alignment of interests stems from our co-investment model – our principals and team are investors across our funds and this is what drives our commitment to delivering value.
Director | Responsible Manager
B.Bus (Accounting) M.Bus (Finance) FAICD MNIA
James is a responsible manager for Defender AM. His role includes overseeing compliance and management of the various funds.
Aside from his role with Defender AM, James is the Managing Director of Vertua Limited, a NSX listed company and he is the CEO and Founder of Mawson Infrastructure, a global leading – edge digital asset infrastructure company.
Director | Responsible Manager
B.Business, B.SC (Psychology)
Kathleen brings a strong people and management background with more than 10 years of management experience across a number of industries including hospitality, health and professional services. Kathleen is also the Head of People and Culture at Vertua Limited and has completed her AICD Company Secretary Course.
Responsible Manager
B. Eng(Chemical), B. Sc(Computer)
Martin is a responsible manager for Defender AM. His role includes overseeing
compliance and management of various funds.
A seasoned ESVCLP fund manager, Martin Rogers has spent decades in investment markets. He is an experienced entrepreneur and investor in all aspects of deal origination, due diligence, operations management and financial execution.
Responsible Manager
Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance/Business Law)
Nick is responsible for the investment management strategy of Defender
Capital’s key investment funds and the formulation and implementation
of the investment process. For 12 years prior to joining Defender Capital,
Nick worked at Bell Potter Securities and Southern Cross Equities, two of Australia’s leading equities and funds management companies, where he managed over $500m for family offices and HNW individuals.
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Defender Asset Management Pty Ltd
(A.C.N 608 281 189; AFSL 482722)
Important Information
Nothing in this website should be construed as being personal financial advice. It is general nature only and has not taken into account your particular circumstances, objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the information, strategies and investments are appropriate and suitable for you or seek personal advice from a licensed financial planner before making an investment decision. An investment in the Fund is subject to investment risk. The target rate of annual return from investments retained in the Fund is not guaranteed and no assurance is given that the target rate will be achieved for any time the investment is held in the Fund. Distributions from the Fund to investors may be lower than targeted and may vary. Past performance of the Fund is not a reliable indicator of future performance. No performance is forecast.
Defender Global Fund
The Fund is a product of Defender Global Pty Ltd (A.C.N 647 387 684; corporate authorised Representative No. 001285565), corporate authorised representative of Defender Asset Management Pty Ltd (AFSL 482722). You should consider the relevant information memorandum of the Fund (IM), before deciding whether to invest, or to continue to invest, in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is subject to investment risks (as referred to in the IM), including the loss of capital invested. No assurance is given as to distributions or their rate when investments are withdrawn or repayment of moneys invested. Withdrawal rights are subject to liquidity and may be delayed or suspended (see the IM). Other significant features and risks are disclosed in the IM.
© Defender Asset Management Pty Ltd. 2024. All rights reserved.
Important Information
Nothing in this website should be construed as being personal financial advice. It is general nature only and has not taken into account your particular circumstances, objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the information, strategies and investments are appropriate and suitable for you or seek personal advice from a licensed financial planner before making an investment decision. An investment in the Fund is subject to investment risk. The target rate of annual return from investments retained in the Fund is not guaranteed and no assurance is given that the target rate will be achieved for any time the investment is held in the Fund. Distributions from the Fund to investors may be lower than targeted and may vary. Past performance of the Fund is not a reliable indicator of future performance. No performance is forecast.
Defender Global Fund
The Fund is a product of Defender Global Pty Ltd (A.C.N 647 387 684; corporate authorised Representative No. 001285565), corporate authorised representative of Defender Asset Management Pty Ltd (AFSL 482722). You should consider the relevant information memorandum of the Fund (IM), before deciding whether to invest, or to continue to invest, in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is subject to investment risks (as referred to in the IM), including the loss of capital invested. No assurance is given as to distributions or their rate when investments are withdrawn or repayment of moneys invested. Withdrawal rights are subject to liquidity and may be delayed or suspended (see the IM). Other significant features and risks are disclosed in the IM.
© Defender Asset Management Pty Ltd. 2024. All rights reserved.