OPTrust Private Markets Group

Investor type

PE

Founded

1995

AUM

$20 000 M

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

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

Profile

OPTrust invests and manages one of Canada’s largest pension funds, primarily focusing on administering the OPSEU Pension Plan. Based in Canada, OPTrust employs a diverse team of professionals dedicated to ensuring financial security for its members throughout their careers and retirement. The organization is committed to its mission of paying pensions today while preserving pensions for tomorrow, setting it apart through its emphasis on service to its members.

The firm focuses broadly on managing pension funds with particular attention to climate change strategy to fulfill their pension liabilities in a sustainable manner. It supports their mission with innovative investment management and a commitment to serving member needs. OPTrust does not provide specific information about check sizes or geographic focus but indicates a dedication to sustainable investing practices.

OPTrust Private Markets Group's investments are deeply tied to the sustainability of pensions and include collaborations aimed at climate strategies, meticulously pursuing strategic ventures for long-term growth. Given their focus on pension fund investment, individual notable portfolio companies were not specified on their site or public sources.

Industry

Fintech Financial Services Business Services (B2B) Healthcare Services Infrastructure Energy CleanTech Industrial Real Estate Software Technology

OPTrust Private Markets Group Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
Questionare
Region
Size AUM Launch date
OPTrust Private Markets (Evergreen Platform)
Private Equity (PE)
Business Services (B2B)
Healthcare Services
Industrial
Real Estate
Software
Technology
Infrastructure
Series A
Series B
North America
South America
Europe
Asia
$5-10 m
$19000 M
December 2006

Contacts

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Email
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Peter Lindley President and Chief Executive Officer
President and Chief Executive Officer
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James C. Davis Chief Investment Officer
Chief Investment Officer
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FAQs about OPTrust Private Markets Group

OPTrust Private Markets Group is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $100+ m.
OPTrust Private Markets Group is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
OPTrust Private Markets Group was founded in 1995.
OPTrust Private Markets Group invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Financial Services, Business Services (B2B), Healthcare Services, Infrastructure, Energy, CleanTech, Industrial, Real Estate, Software, Technology.
OPTrust Private Markets Group invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Australia and others.
OPTrust Private Markets Group invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
OPTrust Private Markets Group usually invests $100+ m on average.
OPTrust Private Markets Group has around $20 000m assets under management.
OPTrust Private Markets Group last fund was created/launched in 2006-12-10
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