Bentley Capital Limited (ASX:BEL) is a publicly owned strategic investment company that deploys its balance sheet capital into substantial equity stakes in emerging ASX-listed small-cap companies and select private businesses or projects with strong capital growth potential and foreseeable ASX listing or exit opportunities. Founded in 1986 and headquartered at Suite 1, Level 1, 680 Murray Street, West Perth, Western Australia, the firm focuses on undervalued opportunities offering deep value and near-term upside; it targets sectors including energy such as oil, gas, coal, alternatives and renewables; metals including gold, iron ore, copper and rare earths; other mineral resources; technologies and services particularly in resources and mining; fast-growing creative and information-based businesses; and distressed, turnaround or pre/post-insolvency situations, primarily in companies with market capitalizations under A$100 million and a sweet spot up to A$30 million. Bentley Capital operates with a global mandate but principally invests in Australian public equity markets, screening numerous opportunities monthly through its investment team to select a concentrated portfolio of activist and cornerstone positions while maintaining prudential exposure limits per investment.
In recent developments, the company announced the settlement of a claim for legal costs and a change of address in November 2025, alongside reinstatement to quotation on the ASX effective November 6, 2025, following a prior suspension related to legal matters. It released its 2025 Annual Report in October 2025, Half Year Report for the period ended December 31, 2024 in February 2025, and Full Year Report for June 30, 2025 in September 2025, providing updates on net tangible asset backing and portfolio performance. Previously known as BT Global Asset Management Limited, Bentley Capital changed its name to Bentley Equities Limited in 2003 and to its current name in March 2004.