Kudu Investment Management Takes Stake in Drummond Capital Partners

Founded in 2017, Drummond manages A$6.6 billion ($4.58 billion) in client assets through tailored investment portfolios designed for financial advisors. Under the terms of the agreement, founders Tom Schubert and Nick Reddaway will retain majority ownership. The firm intends to maintain its existing leadership team, investment framework, and client service model, ensuring continuity for its advice firm partners.

Chris Shin, partner and co-chief investment officer at Kudu, cited the long-term potential of the Australian wealth sector as the primary driver for the acquisition. Schubert emphasized that the partnership was chosen specifically for Kudu’s permanent capital structure, which allows Drummond to preserve its operational independence. Since 2015, Kudu has built a portfolio of 34 asset and wealth managers representing $154 billion in assets, backed by White Mountains Insurance Group and MassMutual.