Northleaf Capital Partners overview
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Northleaf Capital Partners: Mid-market magic
Information inefficiencies within the mid-market offer an abundance of opportunities for those with a differentiated platform, says Shane Feeney, global head of secondaries at Northleaf Capital Partners.
Northleaf on tactical opportunities in the mid-market
A lack of liquidity is creating new opportunities to partner with mid-market managers and their portfolio companies, says head of Northleaf Capital Partners’ private equity programme, Michael Flood.
Side Letter: When LPs hurt GPs' feelings
GPs' emotional responses to LP ESG concerns. Plus: why private credit's glory days may be gone; and Northleaf opens in Seoul. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Northleaf takes 'natural next step’ into the Asia-Pacific market with Seoul office
The office is the firm's 10th globally and will initially focus on investor relations functions.
Northleaf Capital Partners: Secondaries market widens its net
As the secondaries market matures, the private wealth channel is increasingly likely to embrace its potential, says Shane Feeney, global head of secondaries at Northleaf.
Behind the growing pool of secondaries capital
Money continues to flow into this most undercapitalised corner of private equity.
Northleaf Capital Partners: Why structured equity is a tool for all seasons
In a high interest rate environment, structured equity is having its moment in the sun, but it is a strategy that works throughout the economic cycle, says Matt Shafer of Northleaf Capital Partners.
Northleaf Capital Partners: A surge in secondaries
As pricing rebounds, pent-up supply is returning to the secondaries market, says Northleaf’s global head of secondaries, Shane Feeney.
Northleaf Capital Partners contact information
Offices
40 King Street West, Suite 5600, Toronto, M5H 3S1, CanadaContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Ms. Madelin Daviau | Job titleVice President, Investor Relations, Private Equity | LocationToronto, Canada | Email  ---------- |
| Key ContactMr. Shane Feeney | Job titleMD & Global Head of Secondaries | LocationToronto, Canada | Email ----------- |
| Key ContactMr. Jeff Lucassen | Job titleChief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer | LocationToronto, Canada | Email --------- |
| Ms. Katherine Gurney | Job titleGeneral Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer | LocationToronto, Canada | Email ------ |
Northleaf Capital Partners fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 74
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Northleaf Capital Partners funds managed
Funds in market: 3
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Closed funds: 18
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