Established with a foundation in Australian agriculture, Duxton Capital (Australia) has deep expertise in acquiring, managing, and scaling operating businesses and real assets. Through an active management approach, Duxton Capital seeks to create value by combining operational excellence, strategic capital allocation and disciplined risk management. Over time, Duxton Capital has expanded its investment capabilities across multiple real asset sectors, including agriculture, hospitality, and emerging markets, while maintaining a commitment to sustainable and responsible investment practices. The firm’s vertically integrated investment model enables it to identify opportunities throughout the value chain and capture value beyond traditional asset ownership.
Duxton’s History
2009
Founded in 2009 following a spin-out from Deutsche Bank, Duxton Asset Management was established as an alternative asset management firm. Duxton focused on specialist investment opportunities for institutional, semi-institutional and high net-worth investors.
2013
Duxton Capital (Australia) was established in June 2013 as the Australian arm of the Duxton Group, providing bespoke investment solutions and services to clients in Australia and New Zealand.
2014
Duxton Capital (Australia) received its AFSL and expanded its offerings into bespoke agricultural advisory services.
In 2015, Duxton further expanded its offerings to include a series of Australian domiciled private companies, providing wholesale investors with exposure to specific single commodity opportunities.
Duxton Dairies (Cobram) is founded.
2015
Duxton Vineyards Pty Ltd is founded.
2016
Duxton Capital (Australia)’s AFSL was amended, enabling Duxton to deal in financial products in Australia.
Duxton Capital (Australia) successfully launched Duxton Water (D2O), the first pure water business on the ASX, via an IPO.
Duxton Orchards Pty Ltd is founded.
2017
Duxton Dried Fruits Pty Ltd is founded.
2018
Duxton Capital (Australia) successfully launched Duxton Broadacre Farms (DBF) on the ASX via an IPO.
Duxton Capital (Australia) awarded first Australian institutional mandate.
2019
Duxton’s largest private equity project, Duxton Vineyards, becomes a fully vertically integrated wine business.
Duxton Nuts Pty Ltd and Duxton Bees Pty Ltd are founded.
2020
Duxton Capital (Australia) launched its first hospitality offering, Duxton Pubs.
2021
Duxton Capital (Australia) successfully launched Duxton Diversified Agriculture Fund.
2025
Duxton Capital moves to Level 7, 2 King William Street, Adelaide.
Duxton Farms Ltd merges with Duxton Bees Pty Ltd, Duxton Dried Fruits Pty Ltd, Duxton Dairies (Cobram) Pty Ltd, and Duxton Orchards Pty Ltd.
Duxton Water internalises management and rebarnds to Rivco Australia Ltd (ASX: RIV).
