OMERS Private Equity
OMERS Private Equity manages $25.1 billion in assets, focusing on sectors like healthcare, business services, and technology, with a presence in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
OMERS Private Equity Services
OMERS Private Equity provides a range of equity investment services, targeting sectors such as healthcare, business services, industrials, technology, and software. Their investment approach encompasses buyouts, capital solutions, and growth equity. They manage $25.1 billion in assets and target annual new investments of $3 billion. Typical equity investments range from $250 million to $500 million, supporting organic growth, operational improvements, and strategic capital injections.
Global Offices and Investment Teams
OMERS Private Equity operates from offices in Toronto, New York, London, and Singapore, with over 50 investment professionals. The company's presence spans North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, allowing for a broad reach in identifying and managing investment opportunities across these regions. The specialized teams focus on growth equity and venture capital to support companies at various development stages, enhancing their investment strategy's flexibility and scope.
Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Integration
OMERS Private Equity integrates Environmental Social Governance (ESG) factors into its investment decision-making processes. They engage with portfolio companies, collaborate with institutions, and adapt their approaches over time to foster sustainable investing. This commitment to ESG drives the company's sustainable investment strategy and aligns with their long-term investment horizon, which often exceeds the typical three-to-five-year private equity holding period.
History and Expansion
OMERS Private Equity’s history dates back to the mid-1990s with their initial foray into private equity investments. They established significant international offices in New York and London during 2008-2009 and expanded into Singapore in 2018. This strategic expansion has allowed OMERS Private Equity to leverage global opportunities and build a diverse portfolio across various sectors, including healthcare, business services, industrials, and software.
Recent Acquisition of Knight Commercial
OMERS Private Equity recently announced an agreement to acquire Knight Commercial, a leading provider of commercial restoration services in the U.S. Knight Commercial offers mitigation, reconstruction, and roofing services to commercial property owners and asset managers. This acquisition aims to expand Knight Commercial's footprint and support its growth through mergers and acquisitions, reflecting OMERS Private Equity's strategic focus on long-term value creation and partnership with incumbent management teams.