Primary Investments

$4.9B+

Committed to Primaries

330+

Completed Since Inception

2001

First Primary Investment

A Foundational Component of Private Equity Exposure

Primary investments are a compelling entry point for investors to access the private equity asset class through a diversified portfolio of limited partnership interests in private equity funds. 

Northleaf's 20+ year history and experience investing in the mid-market has positioned us as a partner of choice to private equity fund managers globally. 

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Investment Approach

Investing in leading private equity funds since inception.

Our primary investment strategy leverages our extensive network, proactive sourcing and integrated platform to identify and partner with difficult-to-access mid-market private equity fund managers with a proven ability to add long-term value to high-quality companies.

Buyouts

Funds that source equity investments and actively drive value creation in established mid-market companies 


Growth Equity & Venture Capital

Funds that source equity investments and drive value creation in earlier-stage high-growth companies, typically in the technology and healthcare segments 

Our primary fund investment capabilities form the basis for a turnkey solution for investors seeking access to mid-market private equity. Our expertise is built on over two decades of investment experience in selecting and partnering with industry-leading fund managers globally to deliver compelling and consistent returns for investors across market cycles.

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News & Insights

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Northleaf is pleased to announce that Kathleen Bellehumeur has joined our firm as Managing Director, Head of Private Equity Strategic Development & Investor Relations, based in our Toronto office.

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CPP Investments has extended its longstanding private equity investment partnership with Northleaf. 

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