About Us

Merlon Capital Partners is an Australian-based boutique fund manager established in May 2010. The business is majority owned by its principals, with strategic partner Fidante providing all business and operational support. The structure allows the Merlon team to focus solely on the management of client investments.

Merlon’s principals have a proven track record since 2005, working to deliver excess returns and managing risk through a combination of equity and derivative strategies.

As at 31 January 2025, Merlon was managing approximately $800 million on behalf of institutional investors, charities, endowments and retail investors.

What is a Merlon?

A Merlon, in medieval architecture, is the solid part of a crenelated embattlement, the strongest point that protects the defenders while giving them excellent opportunities for attack. For us, it’s a unique symbol of a defensive position that is also a position of strength.

Our Partner

Fidante forms long term alliances with talented investment teams to support and grow specialist investment management businesses. Through these strategic partnerships, we’re able to provide investors with some of the world’s most compelling investment strategies.

Providing a broad range of integrated services to Merlon Capital Partners, Fidante frees up the Merlon team to focus on what it does best; investing and managing assets.