Alex Waislitz, Thorney Investment

Alex Waislitz is the founder and executive chairman of Thorney Investment Group. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Alex Waislitz

Alex Waislitz is the founder and executive chairman of Thorney Investment Group, a Melbourne-based single-family office he established in 1991 after early roles at the Pratt Group and Visy Industries. His investment thesis evolved from pure value investing to include innovative growth companies, leading to the 2016 launch of Thorney Technologies, which targets firms across the technology lifecycle in sectors like fintech, health tech, life sciences, and diagnostics. Thorney allocates active, constructivist capital across listed equities, venture technology, property, and credit in Australia and the United States. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, the firm is known for deploying “constructivist capital” to grow portfolio companies. Notable portfolio entities include Thorney Opportunities Limited and Thorney Technologies Limited, both ASX-listed investment companies where Waislitz serves as chair. A distinctive point of view is his self-described shift from being a “dyed-in-the-wool value investor” to embracing growth, arguing that investors should pursue “value, growth… Why not both?”.

Alex Waislitz at a glance

Role
Chairman & Founder
Organization
Thorney Investment
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Financial Services, Software, Internet, Artificial Intellegence, Information Technology, Marketing, SaaS, Health Care

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What does Alex Waislitz invest in?
Alex Waislitz at Thorney Investment (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) — sector focus: Financial Services, Software, Internet, Artificial Intellegence, Information Technology, Marketing, SaaS, Health Care, Machine Learning, Transportation.
How do I contact Alex Waislitz?
Alex Waislitz's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Alex Waislitz based?
Alex Waislitz is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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