At Datt Capital, we apply a mosaic research approach to idea generation, combining diverse, non-traditional sources to form a multi-dimensional understanding of each opportunity. Our process draws from:
This layered approach allows us to identify opportunities early, often before they reach the mainstream, and build conviction through original, evidence-led insight.
We do not rely on broker research or early engagement with management teams. Our decisions are grounded in first-principles analysis, driven by internal conviction.
We invest our own capital alongside yours. Our skin in the game ensures our focus remains on performance, risk management, and long-term accountability.
Every investment undergoes deep, structured evaluation using our proprietary database of sector structures, past investments, and checklists.
We maintain a disciplined performance across all market conditions. Our process is built to adapt, focusing on risk management and capital protection.
We uphold integrity and transparency, investing ethically in every decision to ensure client trust and meet the highest standards of governance and accountability.
All investment ideas originate from rigorous primary research. Our internal research library spans more than 1,000 assessed opportunities across listed and private markets, including equities, credit, and sector-level themes. Research direction is set by the portfolio manager. The approach is largely qualitative, guided by judgement and experience. We complement this with selective quantitative screens and occasional input from trusted market contacts. Our aim is to maintain a deep, diverse pipeline of investment ideas.
We conduct a bottom-up due diligence process, assessing the individual company and understanding the industry value structure. Our objective is to identify key catalysts, value drivers, and embedded opportunities. We favour best-in-class exposures within each sector or niche. We employ a mosaic approach to information collection and are recognised for gathering information from a diverse range of unconventional sources. We rely almost exclusively on primary data released by companies or other active participants in their ecosystems.
This step is an external evaluation of the management team. We seek intelligent, honest, and entrepreneurial leaders whose incentive structures align with long-term shareholder outcomes. In most cases, we do not engage with management prior to investing. This helps avoid bias and preserves independent judgement. We also assess positive business momentum and how the opportunity is recognised or mispriced by the market.
Each opportunity is evaluated based on its risk-reward profile across the capital structure. We invest only when potential returns are attractive, realistic, and likely to be realised in a reasonable timeframe. If material uncertainty exists, we hold the idea on a watchlist for further monitoring and re-evaluation. Understanding downside risk and worst-case outcomes is core to our capital preservation discipline.
We specialise in growth and special investment opportunities. Our philosophy is centred on long-term wealth creation, combining disciplined research, opportunistic thinking, and a strong focus on capital preservation.
Investment Excellence with a Proven Edge
Datt Capital Pty Ltd
ABN 37 124 330 865
AFSL 542100
390 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004
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Datt Capital Pty Ltd
ABN 37 124 330 865
AFSL 542100
390 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004
© COPYRIGHT 2025. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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