“Don’t invest on your own.”

That is the philosophy at the heart of Teaminvest, the new sponsor we are very pleased to welcome to North Shore Bridge Club. Teaminvest has come on board to support our upcoming Gold Point Swiss Pairs on Sunday 9 August, which will be played for the inaugural John McIlrath Trophy.

Who is Teaminvest?

Founded in 2007 and based locally in Pymble, Teaminvest is an Australian membership organisation for self-directed investors. They were built on a simple observation: most Australians who manage their own portfolios do so entirely alone — without structure, support, or the shared wisdom of a community.

Teaminvest offers members a disciplined investment methodology, regular member meetings in seven cities across Australia, ongoing research and insights, and access to a network of more than 600 self-directed investors who learn from each other. For those who would rather invest alongside the team than learn the method themselves, Teaminvest also operates two investment funds: the Conscious Investor Fund and the Teaminvest Access Fund.

Their approach centres on a clear three-step process: avoid Capital Killers®, identify Wealth Winners®, and invest with discipline. It is patient, evidence-based, and grounded in business fundamentals rather than market noise.

Why They’re a Good Fit for NSBC

Bridge and investing have more in common than you might think.

Both reward patience, careful analysis, and the discipline to stick to your method when emotions run high. Both flourish in community — where ideas are tested, mistakes are shared, and insight comes from listening to others as much as from your own study. And both reward a lifetime of learning.

Many of our members already manage their own investments. Some find it rewarding; others find it lonely or daunting. Teaminvest offers a thoughtful alternative to going it alone — a community of like-minded, analytical people who, like us, believe that good decisions come from disciplined thinking, shared experience and the wisdom of others.

It is, in many ways, the same spirit that brings us to the bridge table.

A warm welcome to Teaminvest from all of us at NSBC — we look forward to a long and rewarding partnership.