OMERS Private Equity

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Investor type

Founded

1987

AUM

$20 000 M

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

OMERS Private Equity is a private equity firm based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1987. It is part of OMERS, the pension plan for municipal employees in Ontario. The firm has a team of over 47 professionals and is led by Alexander Fraser. OMERS Private Equity is known for its stable capital base and its focus on transforming companies into industry leaders.

The firm invests in sectors such as healthcare, cleantech, decarbonization, sustainability, business services, industrials, and software. It targets early-stage to mid-sized businesses and has a global investment reach, focusing primarily on North America and Europe. OMERS Private Equity manages significant assets, with its private equity fund having an AUM of approximately CAD 20 billion.

Notable investments by OMERS Private Equity include Aledade - healthcare services, AMS - recruitment services, Bionic - business services, Caliber Collision Centers - automotive services, and Carrum Health - healthcare services.

Industry

HealthTech Automotive Business Services (B2B) Fintech Healthcare Services Software Transportation Technology Industrial CleanTech ClimateTech Financial Services SaaS

OMERS Private Equity Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
OMERS Private Equity Fund	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Industrial SaaS Software Technology	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$20000 M	June 1996

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Neil Bansal Managing Director & Operating Partner

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Lane McDonald Managing Director

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FAQs about OMERS Private Equity

Is OMERS Private Equity a venture capital or private equity firm?

OMERS Private Equity is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is OMERS Private Equity located?

OMERS Private Equity is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

When was OMERS Private Equity founded?

OMERS Private Equity was founded in 1987.

What sectors and industries does OMERS Private Equity invest in?

OMERS Private Equity invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Automotive, Business Services (B2B), Fintech, Healthcare Services, Software, Transportation, Technology, Industrial, CleanTech, ClimateTech, Financial Services, SaaS.

What is OMERS Private Equity geographical focus of investments?

OMERS Private Equity invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does OMERS Private Equity typically invest in?

OMERS Private Equity invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of OMERS Private Equity investment?

OMERS Private Equity usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for OMERS Private Equity?

OMERS Private Equity has around $20 000m assets under management.

When was OMERS Private Equity last fund created?

OMERS Private Equity last fund was created/launched in 1996-06-15

What are the contacts of OMERS Private Equity?

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