Northleaf Capital Partners Ltd.

Investor type

VC / PE / Debt fund

Founded

2009

AUM

$32 000 M

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Northleaf Capital Partners is a private equity and infrastructure investor based in Canada with a global presence, including 10 offices worldwide and over 300 professionals on their team. They have been investing in private markets for over 20 years, specializing in mid-market strategies across private equity, private credit, and infrastructure. The firm differentiates itself through its integrated approach and strong commitment to sustainable investment practices, reflected in their comprehensive sustainability initiatives. The experienced team is dedicated to creating value across various investment strategies tailored for institutional investors, family offices, and private clients.

Northleaf invests across a broad spectrum of sectors, with a focus on mid-market opportunities in private equity, private credit, and infrastructure. They are involved in secondary and co-investments, direct lending, and asset-based finance. Their investment sizes typically range from $10-50 million, accommodating a variety of investment needs for global clients, with a total of $32 billion in commitments raised. Northleaf notably partners with institutions, wealth managers, and insurance companies, offering custom investment solutions tailored to specific objectives.

Significant investments in Northleaf's portfolio include a diverse range of mid-market companies, reflecting their sector-neutral approach with a focus on sustainable growth and value creation. The firm caters to a global clientele and is widely recognized for its disciplined and responsible investment strategies.

Industry

Food and Beverage Financial Services Construction Business Services (B2B) Industrial Retail Infrastructure Energy CleanTech Telecommunications Transportation Fintech Healthcare Services

Northleaf Capital Partners Ltd. Funds

Name Type
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Northleaf Secondary Partners III
Private Equity (PE)
Telecommunications
Transportation
Infrastructure
Energy
CleanTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$1300 M
February 2023
Northleaf Private Equity Investors VIII
Private Equity (PE)
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Telecommunications
Infrastructure
Energy
CleanTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$675 M
March 2023
Northleaf Growth Fund
Private Equity (PE)
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Telecommunications
Energy
CleanTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$212 M
February 2024
Northleaf Infrastructure Capital Partners IV
Private Equity (PE)
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Telecommunications
Infrastructure
Energy
CleanTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$2600 M
May 2025

Contacts

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Stuart Waugh Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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Mark Stansfeld Operating Partner
Operating Partner
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FAQs about Northleaf Capital Partners Ltd.

Northleaf Capital Partners Ltd. is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a debt fund. It backs companies at Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Northleaf Capital Partners Ltd. is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Northleaf Capital Partners Ltd. was founded in 2009.
Northleaf Capital Partners Ltd. invests in companies and startups in Food and Beverage, Financial Services, Construction, Business Services (B2B), Industrial, Retail, Infrastructure, Energy, CleanTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Fintech, Healthcare Services.
Northleaf Capital Partners Ltd. invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and others.
Northleaf Capital Partners Ltd. invests in companies and startups at Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Northleaf Capital Partners Ltd. usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Northleaf Capital Partners Ltd. has around $32 000m assets under management.
Northleaf Capital Partners Ltd. last fund was created/launched in 2025-05-13
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