Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | BioTech • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage, Expansion, Later Stage, PIPE, Secondary Purchase |
Investing | United States • Europe |
Assets Under Management | $1,000,000,000 |
OMERS Private Equity is a division of OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System), one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans, committed to ensuring a bright future for its members. The firm operates as a private equity fund, with a strong expertise in equity investments, specializing in various stages of a company's life cycle including Seed, Startup, Early Stage, Expansion, Later Stage, PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity), and Secondary Purchases. With its headquarters at the EY Tower, 900 - 100 Adelaide St. W., Toronto, Ontario, they manage assets valued at over $1 billion, focusing on high-quality investments in a diversely global portfolio. Established in 1962, OMERS Private Equity's mission goes beyond financial returns—it aims at sustaining members' pensions by emphasizing long-term value generation that factors in climate change, diversity, inclusion, and the well-being of communities. They are active investors in the BioTech and Medical Devices sectors, as well as hospital services, contributing to the growth and development of innovative solutions in these industries. Their commitment to responsible investing is evident in their rigorous consideration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors throughout their investment process. OMERS takes pride in its world-class team that works with integrity, humility, and excellence. As they enter their seventh decade, they continue to invest globally across major cities in North America and Europe, and are motivated by the responsibility of delivering on their Pension Promise to over half a million hard-working Ontarians.