Supporting Canadian growth, innovation and infrastructure through deep local partnerships and global expertise.
$3B+
Capital Committed
180+
Canadian Investments
2006
Program Launch
Deep Roots in Canadian Private Markets
For more than two decades, Northleaf has been one of Canada’s most active and experienced investors in mid-market private equity, venture capital and growth investments, complemented by our infrastructure and private credit investment activities in Canada.
As a full lifecycle private markets investor, we partner with influential Canadian LPs, including CPP Investments, on Canada-focused mandates. Our strategy combines deep market knowledge, strong relationships, and disciplined execution – and seeks to deliver attractive, risk-adjusted returns.
Investment Approach
Northleaf draws on its extensive investment experience, robust network and differentiated Canadian relationships to identify and partner with Canadian mid-market buyout and growth equity & venture capital managers. Our comprehensive portfolio offers investors core exposure to a targeted mix of primary, secondary, and direct co-investments across:
Buyouts
Canadian funds that source equity investments and aim to drive value creation in established mid-market companies
Growth Equity & Venture Capital
Canadian funds that source equity investments and aim to drive value creation in earlier-stage high-growth companies, typically in technology and healthcare
Our longstanding commitment to Canada reflects our confidence in the opportunities within the mid-market and our conviction in the strength and potential of Canadian managers and entrepreneurs.
