Benjamin Duncan
Family Office Est. 2015
Also known as BD.
- Type
- Family Office
- HQ
- VIC, Australia
- Founded
- 2015
About
Benjamin Duncan is a family office investment vehicle associated with Stephen Ring, the ex-majority owner of Swisse Vitamins. Benjamin Duncan invests in a variety of asset classes, both directly and through other funds.
Strategies
Public Equity
Growth Equity
Private Credit
Venture Debt
Hedge Strategies
Special Situations
Venture Capital
Investment Focus
Investment size
AUD 150K - AUD 10M
Reported investment size. Actual commitments may vary by stage, ownership and follow-on participation.
Investment Stages
Stages
Growth Public / Listed Series B
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
Australia United Kingdom
Coverage
Country-focused Regions
Oceania Europe
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Office Presence
2 countries
Australia United Kingdom
3 known offices
VIC, Australia (HQ)
NSW, Australia
London, England, United Kingdom
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