Dawson Partners

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Investor type

PE / Fund of funds

Founded

2015

AUM

$20 000 M

Location

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Dawson Partners is a global alternative asset manager based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2015. The firm is led by a team of 186 professionals, including 18 partners, who are experienced in providing structured solutions to private markets. Dawson Partners is known for its high-integrity and high-performance culture, focusing on empowering its team members and unleashing potential across the organization.

The firm specializes in providing tailored portfolio financing and liquidity solutions to limited partners (LPs) and general partners (GPs). Dawson Partners takes a differentiated approach to selecting, curating, structuring, and managing bespoke portfolios. The firm has surpassed US$20 billion in assets under management, with notable funds including Whitehorse Liquidity Partners Fund II, III, IV, and V.

Dawson Partners has made significant investments in various sectors, although specific portfolio companies were not detailed in the available sources. The firm continues to expand its reach and influence in the private equity space, leveraging its proprietary data and insights to navigate the evolving market dynamics.

Industry

Telecommunications Software SaaS Real Estate Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Construction Business Services (B2B) Transportation Technology Infrastructure Energy Industrial CleanTech

Dawson Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Whitehorse Liquidity Partners Fund II	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Real Estate SaaS Software Technology	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$1000 M	September 2018
Whitehorse Liquidity Partners III	Private Equity (PE)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Industrial	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$2000 M	October 2019
Whitehorse Liquidity Partners IV	Private Equity (PE)	Healthcare Services Industrial SaaS Software Infrastructure Energy CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$4000 M	April 2021
Whitehorse Liquidity Partners V	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Software	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$5300 M	August 2023

Contacts

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Title

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Ian Gillespie Head of GP Solutions

Head of GP Solutions

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Yann Robard Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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FAQs about Dawson Partners

Is Dawson Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Dawson Partners is a private equity firm that also operates as a fund of funds. It backs companies at Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Dawson Partners located?

Dawson Partners is located in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.

When was Dawson Partners founded?

Dawson Partners was founded in 2015.

What sectors and industries does Dawson Partners invest in?

Dawson Partners invests in companies and startups in Telecommunications, Software, SaaS, Real Estate, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, Consumer Services (B2C), Consumer Products, Construction, Business Services (B2B), Transportation, Technology, Infrastructure, Energy, Industrial, CleanTech.

What is Dawson Partners geographical focus of investments?

Dawson Partners invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Dawson Partners typically invest in?

Dawson Partners invests in companies and startups at Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Dawson Partners investment?

Dawson Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Dawson Partners?

Dawson Partners has around $20 000m assets under management.

When was Dawson Partners last fund created?

Dawson Partners last fund was created/launched in 2023-08-02

Is Dawson Partners impact investor?

Yes, Dawson Partners is impact investor.

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