Helm Expands into Sydney to Support Australian Private Markets

NEW YORK AND SYDNEY, Nov. 03, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Helm, the international private markets operating system backed by iAltA, has expanded its presence into Sydney, Australia, to support its growth across the region. This move aims to address the increasing demand for efficient ways to structure, distribute, and manage private market investments in Australia and New Zealand.

The expansion establishes a local presence for Helm, allowing the company to work more closely with product manufacturers, wealth firms, and service providers in the region. James Wilkinson, who previously served as the General Manager at iPartners, will lead Helm's operations in the region. Wilkinson brings valuable experience to the role, having worked in the private markets sector.

The move is expected to enhance Helm's ability to connect historically fragmented processes and point solutions across the investment lifecycle, thereby reducing operational complexity for firms in the region.

Private markets are experiencing growth across various asset classes, investment structures, and distribution channels, creating new opportunities for end investors. However, this growth also adds complexity for firms that serve these markets. Helm's technology and expertise are designed to help firms navigate this complexity by providing a configurable operating system that connects product and distribution with investor onboarding, transaction workflows, and reporting.

The expansion to Sydney will give Helm an on-the-ground presence to work with clients and partners and build relationships across the Australian and New Zealand private markets ecosystem.

iAltA, the holding company behind Helm, was launched in 2025 by founding partners Scott Ganeles, Bill Sherman, Bill Crager, and Laurence Tosi. Incubated and backed by WestCap, iAltA builds platforms that unify fragmented workflows, elevate transparency, and empower product manufacturers and investment firms throughout the investment lifecycle.

The expansion into Sydney represents an exciting opportunity for Helm, given the maturity of the wealth channel and the growing interest in private markets among advisors and investors in Australia and New Zealand. With a local presence, Helm can better serve the needs of the region's private markets ecosystem and support the increasing demand for efficient investment solutions.