Roc Partners
Private equitySydney, Nsw · Seed–Late Stage · 54 people tracked
Also known as ROC CAPITAL PTY LIMITED · ROC PARTNERS (HK) LIMITED · ROC PARTNERS (US) LLC
Investment thesis
Roc Partners invests across the full spectrum of private markets, spanning private equity (funds, secondaries, co-investments, and direct investments), private credit, and real assets. Its private credit strategy focuses on corporate finance lending, structured finance, and acquisition finance for stable, growing companies in Australia and New Zealand. Its real assets strategy targets business-critical agricultural assets in the same region. The firm emphasizes responsible and sustainable investing, holding portfolio companies and partner GPs to high ESG standards while pursuing long-term value creation for its investors.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 54 people
from the firm's website
CFA charterholder and Group Managing Partner at Roc Partners.
CFA charterholder and Partner at Roc Partners.
Anna Ellis is an Investment Director in growth equity and a member of the leadership team at Roc Partners, where she originates and manages business investments. She has about 20 years of experience across corporate finance, corporate development, and private equity, including roles at a family office, a Sydney mid-market private equity firm, EY, and Wesfarmers' corporate development. She holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws degrees from the University of Melbourne, is a Chartered Accountant, and earned an Executive MBA from the University of New South Wales.
CFA charterholder and Senior Associate at Roc Partners.
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPortfolio investment made in 2018 (exit year 2019).
Installer and owner of superfast fibre broadband networks in residential developments, engaged by property developers to build and maintain the infrastructure and sell wholesale network access to retail service providers; acquired by Uniti Group (ASX: UWL) in August 2019.
Installer and owner of superfast broadband networks in residential developments; acquired by Uniti Group (ASX: UWL) in August 2019.
Producer of ultra-premium full-blood wagyu beef with operations across NSW, QLD, WA and Victoria; investment made in 2017.
Installer and owner of superfast fibre broadband networks in residential developments, selling wholesale network access to retail service providers; acquired by Uniti Group (ASX: UWL) in August 2019.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Roc Partners invest at?
- Roc Partners invests at the Seed, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Roc Partners focus on?
- Roc Partners focuses on AgTech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Roc Partners located?
- Roc Partners is headquartered in Sydney, Nsw, AU.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamAlternatives Symposium 2025: INBrief with Michael Lukin from Roc Partners - YouTube
The Inside Adviser · Michael Lukin
Michael Lukin – Group Managing Partner, ROC Partners (Australia) | craigsip.com - YouTube
Craigs Investment Partners · Michael Lukin
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