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.
Northleaf was featured in The Globe and Mail, highlighting our continued partnership with CPP Investments and our leadership in Canadian mid-market private equity investing.
