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About MaxCap

Connecting global capital with the opportunity to build Australia’s tomorrow.

Who we are

MaxCap is a specialist real estate credit and equity fund manager deploying global capital across opportunities in Australia and New Zealand.

With $7 billion in FUM, we provide institutional and sophisticated investors with access to risk‑adjusted credit and equity investments.

Since 2007, we have consistently delivered strong, risk‑adjusted returns through market cycles, earning the trust of leading global investors. Today, more than half our funds under management is institutional capital.

Built to global pension fund standards in governance and risk management, our platform is supported by one of the region’s largest origination teams.

Deep local networks provide access to privileged deal flow and market intelligence, supporting outperformance across cycles.

19yrs
experience in commercial real estate lending
110+
employees across Australia and New Zealand
5
offices across Australia and Auckland, New Zealand

Our partnership with Apollo

In 2021, Apollo Global Management – one of the world’s leading asset managers – became a substantial shareholder in our business.

Our strategic investment partnership combines MaxCap’s local market expertise and origination capability with Apollo’s global platform, strengthening our ability to deliver the highest quality investment management services.

Our leadership

Wayne Lasky and Brae Sokolski founded MaxCap in Melbourne in 2007 and have been instrumental in establishing Australia and New Zealand’s commercial real estate credit markets. They retain active executive leadership of the business today.

Supporting our communities

We focus where we can have the greatest impact, leveraging our commercial real estate expertise to support meaningful social outcomes.

Addressing Australia's housing shortage
Beyond providing critical development financing, we partner with our borrowers to contribute hands-on support towards community housing projects.
Boosting female participation in CRE funds management
We find opportunities to mentor, educate and create pathways for women entering and advancing their careers in CRE funds management.
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