A Channel Capital Strategic Partner
Active Ownership Investing in Global Private Equity
We partner with Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm with a 60-year track record of investing in high-quality businesses across sectors, geographies and market cycles.
They believe that lasting value is created through active ownership and deep partnership, working closely with management teams to scale businesses, drive operational improvement and support growth at key inflection points. Their partnership-led approach aligns with our core belief in creating differentiated, long-term returns for our partners and their clients.
Investment Strategy
The Warburg Pincus Private Equity Access (WP ACE) Fund (the ‘Fund’) invests alongside Warburg Pincus’ flagship private equity platform, targeting high-quality middle market growth companies globally. The strategy combines direct investments with a diversified seed portfolio, providing immediate access to a broad, growth-oriented private equity exposure.
Institutional Access
Invest alongside Warburg Pincus' flagship platform, with access to the same deals, teams and investment discipline across core global industry sectors: technology, financial services, healthcare and industrials.
Immediate Diversification
A seeded portfolio of 190+ companies provides broad exposure across sectors, geographies and vintages from day one, with capital deployed continuously through cycles rather than relying on timing.
Active Value Creation
A focus on middle market growth equity, targeting high-quality companies where active ownership, operational improvement and strategic growth combine to create durable long-term value.
Global Platform Expertise
Warburg Pincus brings a long-established global investment platform, combining deep sector expertise with a dedicated value creation team of approximately 75 professionals supporting portfolio companies.
Fund Overview
Investment Objective
The Fund, via its investment into the Underlying Fund, aims to provide exposure to a diversified portfolio of global private market investments, targeting medium-to-long-term capital growth and seeking to generate risk-adjusted returns with lower volatility relative to public markets.
Experienced, Aligned Investment Team
Warburg Pincus has a globally integrated team with deep sector expertise, with an executive management team averaging 20 years’ private equity experience and 16 years’ tenure at the firm. This is supported by significant investment in value creation capabilities, working closely with management teams to drive scalable growth and long-term value.
Key Facts
Fund Name:
Warburg Pincus Private Equity Access (WP ACE) Fund – Class A
APIR / ARSN
CHN7912AU / 697 791 969
Responsible Entity:
Channel Investment Management Limited ACN 163 234 240 AFSL 439007 (‘CIML’ or ‘Responsible Entity’)
Underlying Fund:
Warburg Pincus Access Sub-Fund – I, a sub fund of Warburg Pincus Access Fund S.A. SICAV
Geography / Focus:
North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific / Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare and Industrials
Fund Base Currency:
Australian dollars (AUD)
Minimum Initial Investment:
A$100,000
Recommended Investment Period:
At least 5 years
Valuations & Applications:
Monthly
Redemptions:
*Monthly (best endeavours)
Management Fee:
**Class A: 1.50% p.a. of the NAV of the Fund (inclusive of GST net of RITC)
Performance Fee:
***The Fund does not currently charge a performance fee
Fund Highlights
Invest alongside Warburg Pincus’ flagship private equity funds, with the same sourcing, underwriting and investment discipline.
Designed to mitigate the J-curve through a seeded portfolio of existing Warburg Pincus fund commitments, delivering immediate capital deployment from day one.
Targeting high-quality middle market businesses, with a focus on value creation through operational improvement and strategic growth.
Investor-first structure with strong alignment across the firm, management teams and investors, underpinned by a “one firm” global approach.
Evergreen structure offering monthly applications and the potential for limited monthly liquidity, tailored to evolving private wealth needs.
Several specific risks are associated with investing in the Fund. This can include but is not limited to: reliance on the Underlying Fund, liquidity risk and liquidity management risk, operational risk, regulatory risk, market risk, and structural risk. Please refer to section 6 of the Fund’s Product Disclosure Statement for more information about the risks of investing in the Fund.
How to Access the Fund
Direct Wholesale Investors
To invest directly, please review the PDS and TMD and complete the Application Form or apply online
Platform Access
The Fund will be available on platform service providers shortly.
Learn More About Warburg Pincus
*Redemptions expected to be offered periodically; subject to CIML discretion and available liquidity at the Underlying Fund level. Please refer to section 9.3 of the PDS for further information on redemption terms.
**Inclusive of the Fund’s Management Fee of 0.25% of the NAV p.a. and the Underlying Fund’s management fee of 1.25% p.a. Exclusive of the Underlying Fund’s expenses of 0.45% p.a., and estimated expense recoveries of 0.01% of the NAV p.a.
***The Fund does not charge a performance fee. The Underlying Fund applies a Performance Participation Allocation. Please refer to section 8.4 of the PDS dated 30 June 2026.
This information has been prepared for use only by wholesale clients and professional investors (as defined under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)).
Channel Investment Management Limited ACN 163 234 240 AFSL 439007 (‘CIML’) is the Responsible Entity and issuer of units for the Warburg Pincus Private Equity Access (WP ACE) Fund (the ‘Fund’) ARSN 697 791 969. The Fund is expected to invest substantially all of its assets into the Warburg Pincus Access Sub-Fund – I (the ‘Underlying Fund’), a sub-fund of Warburg Pincus Access Fund S.A. SICAV. The Underlying Fund’s Investment Manager is Warburg Pincus LLC (or together with its affiliates ‘Warburg Pincus’). Continental Funds Group Pty Ltd ACN 688 643 245 AR No. 1317974 (‘CFG’) is the distributor of the Fund and is an authorised representative of CIML.
Warburg Pincus LLC is (a) exempt from the requirement to hold an Australian financial services licence under the Act in respect of financial services it provides to persons in Australia (and on the condition such persons are confined to Wholesale Clients); and (b) regulated by the SEC under US laws, which differ from Australian laws.
None of CIML, CFG, Continental Funds Group, Warburg Pincus, or their respective officers or employees make any representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information contained in this website and nothing contained in this website is or shall be relied upon as a promise or representation, whether as to the past or the future. Information in this presentation is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation by CIML, CFG, Warburg Pincus or their affiliates to buy, sell, or hold units in the Fund. Views and opinions are current as of the date of this presentation and may be subject to change, they should not be construed as investment advice.
Certain information contained herein may be “forward-looking” in nature. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events or results or the actual performance of the Fund may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking information. As such, undue reliance should not be placed on such information. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of terminology including, but not limited to, “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “project,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue” or “believe” or the negatives thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology.
Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Information on this website has been prepared without taking into account the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to these matters, and in particular, you should seek independent financial advice. For further information and before investing, please read the PDS and Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.continentalfg.com.au/.
News and Insights
Built on a considered philosophy that guides how we act, how we partner, and how we build lasting confidence, our culture is our most important asset.
No items found.