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.
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.
Focus: Regulated industries Description: Arlington Capital focuses exclusively on mid-market government-regulated and adjacent businesses. Arlington Capital has developed deep domain expertise and a differentiated network in the aerospace & defence, health care, software, and government services sectors Relationship Since: 2016
Primary
Arlington Capital
Active | North America
Norvestor
Focus: Nordic regional Description: Norvestor is a Nordic mid-market private equity manager focused on control buyout investments in the business services, technology-enabled services, consumer services and industrial solutions and services sectors Relationship Since: 2012
Northleaf announced that funds under its management have completed an investment in CCM Hockey. Northleaf partnered with Altor Equity Partners, a leading European middle-market private equity firm, to acquire the business.
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.