WHO WE ARE

Delivering the value of private markets for more than 20 years.


Northrieaf Capital Partners is a global private markets investment firm focused on mid-market companies and assets. 

We have a successful long-term track record as an investor in private equity, private credit and infrastructure in developed markets worldwide. 

We are a global firm with strong roots, and we serve some of the world’s leading institutional investors and family offices. 

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Built on enduring partnerships and the
delivery of consistent long-term investment returns.

Mid-Market Investment Platform

Our investment programs offer investors access to the attractive risk-adjusted returns available in the private middle market. Our global platform is set up to source, structure and manage mid-market transactions, and our long-term track record is evidence of the consistency and resiliency of our approach.

Engaged Team

Our leadership team is supported by more than 300 professionals in ten offices in North America, the UK/Europe, Asia and Australia. We are proud of the diverse, inclusive and engaged culture we continue to foster at Northleaf.

Alignment With Investors

We are a returns-oriented investment firm that manages our portfolios in full alignment with the investors we serve. We seek to exceed expectations with our top-tier private markets solutions, investor reporting and client service.

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Responsible Investing

We believe that responsible corporate behaviour will have a positive influence on long-term financial performance. 

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Inclusion & Diversity

We understand and celebrate how diversity across our team adds value to the benefit of our investors, partners and firm.

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Global Footprint

We have been investing in the private markets and serving investors around the world for more than 20 years. Our global footprint allows us to find the most compelling opportunities and support and service our expanding investor base.

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Mission Statement

We are a global private markets investor with strong roots and a long, well-established track record.

We are committed to building long-term relationships with our investors, investment partners and colleagues based on trust, openness, respect and the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

  • We will be the private markets partner of choice for our investors
  • We will be a preferred investment partner
  • We will attract, develop and retain exceptional professionals

The Northrieaf team is committed to maintaining the strong risk-adjusted performance that is a hallmark of our mid-market private markets portfolios. We remain focused on cultivating trusted relationships built on transparency, integrity and successful shared outcomes.

Executive Committee

Our Executive Committee is responsible for ensuring that our firm operates with careful consideration, and a proactive, collaborative approach to best serve the interests of our investors, partners and employees.

Stuart Waugh

Stuart Waugh

Managing Partner

Toronto

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Leigh Brown

Chief Human Resources Officer

Toronto

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Michael Flood

Managing Director & Head of Private Equity

Toronto

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Katherine Gurney

General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Toronto

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Jeff Lucassen

Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer

Toronto

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Jeff Pentland

Managing Director & Head of Asia-Pacific

Tokyo