About Us

Datt Capital is an investment fund manager in Melbourne

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.

Our Investment Approach

A 'Mosaic' Research Process for Investing

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:

  • General and financial media
  • Academic literature, particularly in scientific and medical domains
  • Legislative and regulatory developments
  • Social media and digital sentiment
  • Global industry and peer networks
  • Direct experience and primary field research

This layered approach allows us to identify opportunities early, often before they reach the mainstream, and build conviction through original, evidence-led insight.

Datt Capital Investment Fund Manager in Melbourne
Our Investment Philosophy

The principles that guide every investment

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Independent Thinking

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.

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Strong
Alignment

We invest our own capital alongside yours. Our skin in the game ensures our focus remains on performance, risk management, and long-term accountability.

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Research Excellence

Every investment undergoes deep, structured evaluation using our proprietary database of sector structures, past investments, and checklists.

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Disciplined Resilience

We maintain a disciplined performance across all market conditions. Our process is built to adapt, focusing on risk management and capital protection.

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Principled Conduct

We maintain a disciplined performance across all market conditions. Our process is built to adapt, focusing on risk management and capital protection.

A Word From Our Investment Team

"We are committed to maintaining top-decile performance across its strategies. With a focus on disciplined execution, active management, and strong alignment with investors, we aim to consistently deliver returns that rank among the best in their respective peer groups.​"

— Emanuel Ajay Datt, Principal

"We are business operators turned investors—bringing real-world experience and deep commercial understanding to identify businesses with long-term value. Our proprietary research platform, developed over nearly a decade, supports a disciplined investment approach underpinned by rigorous analysis and a clear pursuit of truth."

— ​Tony Yi Gu, Partner

"Our principals are the largest investors in the firm’s funds, committing a significant share of their own capital. This deep alignment with investors, combined with a disciplined, research-led approach and full staff ownership, ensures that every decision is made with investor outcomes at the forefront."

— Daniel Liptak, Distribution Manager

FAQs

Frequently asked

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