About Us

Built on relationships, trust, and deep market expertise.

Capital Partners Group is a specialist institutional fund distribution firm based in Sydney, Australia. We partner with leading domestic and international fund managers to help them build a credible, long-term presence in the Australian market and connect them with quality sources of capital. Our work sits at the intersection of distribution strategy, capital raising, and adviser engagement — a discipline that rewards patience, integrity, and genuine relationships over transactional shortcuts.

The firm exists for fund managers who want more than a contact list. We act as an extension of your business, representing your strategy to financial advisers, dealer groups, family offices, platforms, asset consultants, and institutional investors including superannuation funds. Whether you manage global equities, private credit, real assets, or alternatives, we tailor a focused, relationship-led distribution approach designed to earn enduring allocations rather than fleeting interest.

Capital Partners Group is led by directors Philip McLean and James Simpson, who bring more than two decades of combined experience across capital raising, funds management, and alternative investments at firms including Macquarie, Credit Suisse, Russell Investments, ARC Funds, and Ophir Asset Management. That collective background informs everything we do — disciplined, considered, and built to last.

Philip McLean

Director

Philip is a Director and seasoned investment specialist with more than 25 years' experience across capital raising, distribution, and alternative investments in both public and private markets. His career includes senior roles at Macquarie, Credit Suisse, Russell Investments, and Stropro. Philip's deep expertise in fund distribution, structured investments, and adviser partnerships has helped expand access to institutional-grade investment opportunities for Australian investors.

James Simpson

Director

James has extensive experience across funds management, capital raising, and alternative investments. His background spans leading roles at ARC Funds, Merewether Capital, and The Term Deposit Shop, as well as previous experience with Ophir Asset Management and Shed Enterprises. James specialises in private credit, venture capital, and portfolio distribution, working closely with financial advisers and investors to deliver innovative investment solutions across Australia.

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Capital Partners Group Pty Ltd is a corporate authorised representative of CAR No. 1321105 of Novus Capital Limited ABN 32 006 711 995 a holder of an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL No 238168).