OMERS Private Equity

OMERS Private Equity manages private equity assets for OMERS, the defined benefit pension plan for municipal employees in Ontario. OMERS holds C$124.2 billion in net assets, and net private equity assets of over C$23.2 billion, as at December 31, 2022. OMERS Private Equity has been an active private equity investor for over 20 years and its portfolio currently consists of investments in 20 industry-leading companies headquartered across the U.S., Canada and Europe. Investments are aimed at steady returns to help deliver sustainable, affordable and meaningful pensions to OMERS members.

We invest for our members. For 60 years, OMERS has served as the steward and guardian of the retirement income of more than half a million active, deferred and retired municipal employees from communities across Ontario. With a team of investors and professionals across offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, OMERS has generated more than C$124.2 billion in net assets (as at Dec 31, 2022), making it one of the largest defined benefit pension plans in Canada.

We are active investors, focused on partnership. We provide the commitment and capital required to accelerate the growth strategies of good businesses.

We make investments in mid-sized companies, who are leaders in their respective sectors. We seek multiple avenues for growth – including organic growth and expansion, operational improvements, strategic capital injections and M&A.

We are flexible and nimble. Our permanent capital pool allows us to remain partners for as long as needed, with flexibility to hold investments beyond the standard three-to-five-year private equity hold period.

We care about the companies we invest in. We care about the people at the companies. And management teams know that we will be here for the long term. We look to partner with companies and teams looking to build companies that will last and create long term value for all their stakeholders.

Our specialized teams also focus on growth equity and venture capital allowing us to invest in companies at all stages of their development.