Mackenzie Investments in partnership with global private markets firm Northleaf Capital Partners, has announced the launch of the Mackenzie Northleaf Multi-Asset Private Markets Fund, an all-in-one global private markets solution designed for accredited investors in Canada. The new fund provides diversified exposure to private equity, private credit, and infrastructure, offering individuals access to asset classes traditionally reserved for institutional investors.
The Fund will feature an actively managed 60/40 mix of growth and income opportunities, aiming to deliver enhanced diversification, lower volatility, and strong risk-adjusted returns. This strategic collaboration between Mackenzie and Northleaf expands their existing partnership and continues their shared goal of democratizing access to institutional-grade private market investments for Canadian investors.
Kristi Ashcroft, Executive Vice President, Products & Solutions at Mackenzie Investments, said the Fund represents a timely solution for investors seeking simplified access to private market opportunities as the sector continues to experience strong global growth. By leveraging Northleaf’s global private markets expertise, the Fund enables advisors and investors to efficiently incorporate alternative investments into diversified portfolios.
Nadim Vasanji, Managing Director at Northleaf, emphasized that the new Fund reflects significant market research and collaboration with financial advisors to design a structure optimized for individual investors. Through the Fund, investors gain exposure to Northleaf’s institutional-quality platform and its extensive track record in sourcing and managing mid-market investments that deliver consistent long-term results.
For more than 20 years, Northleaf has built a reputation as a trusted global private markets investor, managing capital with a disciplined focus on mid-market companies and high-quality assets. Since 2020, the Mackenzie-Northleaf partnership has launched five private market funds, each broadening access to diversified strategies in private equity, private credit, and infrastructure. The new Multi-Asset Private Markets Fund continues that trajectory, providing a single investment vehicle that integrates all three categories under one professionally managed structure.
The fund is expected to serve the growing demand among Canadian investors for alternative asset diversification, particularly in an environment where traditional fixed income and public equities face volatility and compressed yields.
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“With notable and continued growth expected across the private markets, the Mackenzie Northleaf Multi-Asset Private Markets Fund is a solution for investors looking to access private market asset classes through a single investment. Through our strategic partnership with Northleaf, advisors and investors gain an exciting opportunity to efficiently integrate private market exposure into portfolios.”
Kristi Ashcroft, Executive Vice President, Products & Solutions, Mackenzie Investments
“Northleaf is pleased to partner with Mackenzie to launch this innovative offering. The Fund reflects significant market research, including insight from sophisticated financial advisors on optimal ways to incorporate private assets into individual portfolios. This unique product provides individual Canadian investors with access to Northleaf’s global institutional platform and the team’s track record of generating strong, risk-adjusted returns through high-quality private equity, private credit and infrastructure investment opportunities.”
Nadim Vasanji, Managing Director, Northleaf Capital Partners
