Hostplus

About

Hostplus is an Australian superannuation fund founded in 1988 by the Australian Hotels Association and the United Workers Union. It has its origins in the hospitality and tourism industries and reports more than 2 million members, over 330,000 employers and $160 billion in funds under management. Around 40% of its default Balanced (MySuper) option is invested in unlisted assets, including property, infrastructure, private equity and venture capital. Its unlisted and direct holdings include NSW Ports and Melbourne's Southern Cross Station. It reports more than $3 billion invested in venture capital, with startup and technology holdings including Canva, Athena Home Loans and Oxford Nanopore Technologies.