About this Event
Wholesale Investor - Annual Investor Meetup | Brisbane
We invite you to join us at the Wholesale Investor, Annual Investor Meetup
2026 is shaping up to be one of the most significant years for private market investors in recent memory. The macro conditions are aligning, AI is accelerating past hardware bottlenecks, and capital is finally coming off the sidelines.
Join Steve Torso, Founder & CEO of Wholesale Investor and CapitalHQ, for an evening where he'll share what he's observing, reading, and experiencing firsthand—giving you the insights to position yourself ahead of the curve.
This intimate session is designed for sophisticated investors who want to understand where the opportunities are emerging and connect with like-minded investors in their city.
The evening includes a presentation followed by networking over drinks.
What You'll Learn
- The key foundations for investors accessing growth, high-growth, and high-yield opportunities
- Geopolitical and market risks and opportunities are shaping the investment landscape
- 5 US trend observations impacting global markets
- The AI acceleration happening in 2026, as hardware constraints finally ease
- The AI trends Steve is personally focused on for 2026
- Where capital is flowing across Venture, Private Credit, Private Equity, and Digital Assets
- The Australian valuation arbitrage opportunity—and why the gap may close soon
- Macro factors driving liquidity back into private markets
- Opportunities to collaborate with Wholesale Investor and CapitalHQ
Exclusive: Investor Survey Results
Attendees will get first access to the results from our latest Investor Survey, revealing what sophisticated investors and family offices are prioritising for 2026.
You'll discover:
- The #1 sector investors are targeting for high-conviction allocations
- What decision factor matters most when evaluating opportunities
- How investors are balancing yield vs growth in their strategies
- The biggest frustration investors are facing right now
These results have not been published anywhere else. Attendees will be the first to see the full data.
Who Should Attend
- High-net-worth and sophisticated investors
- Family office principals and investment managers
- Professional investors and fund managers
- Anyone actively deploying capital into private markets
Your Host
Steve Torso is the Founder & CEO of Wholesale Investor and CapitalHQ. He has spent 17 years building Australia's largest sophisticated investor network, connecting 45,000+ high-net-worth, professional, and international investors with private market opportunities across Asia-Pacific and the UK.
His insights draw from daily immersion in deal flow, market trends, and conversations with founders, fund managers, and family offices.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sofitel Brisbane Central, 249 Turbot Street, Brisbane City, Australia
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