Mackenzie Investments and Northleaf Capital Partners Announce New Multi-Asset Private Markets Fund

Executive Summary

• Mackenzie Investments and Northleaf Capital Partners announced the launch of the Mackenzie Northleaf Multi‑Asset Private Markets Fund, targeting accredited Canadian investors.
• The fund will provide exposure to private equity, private credit and infrastructure with a 60/40 growth‑income allocation, aiming for diversification, lower volatility and enhanced risk‑adjusted returns.
• This partnership builds on more than five years of collaboration between the firms and expands access to Northleaf’s global institutional private‑markets platform for individual investors.

Key Details

• Fund Name: Mackenzie Northleaf Multi‑Asset Private Markets Fund.
• Target Audience: Accredited investors in Canada.
• Investment Focus: Mid‑market private equity, private credit, and infrastructure assets.
• Allocation Strategy: 60% growth opportunities, 40% income opportunities.
• Objectives: Diversification, lower portfolio volatility, improved risk‑adjusted returns relative to traditional public‑market investments.
• Management Partnership: Mackenzie provides distribution and advisory capabilities; Northleaf contributes global private‑markets investment expertise and track record.
• Historical Context: The two firms have collaborated since 2020 on five prior funds delivering private‑equity, credit, and infrastructure strategies to Canadian advisors and clients.
• Quotes:
• Kristi Ashcroft (EVP, Products & Solutions, Mackenzie Investments) highlighted the fund as a solution for investors seeking private‑market exposure through a single vehicle.
• Nadim Vasanji (Managing Director, Northleaf) emphasized the product’s ability to give individual investors access to Northleaf’s global institutional platform and strong risk‑adjusted returns.
• Regulatory Note: The release is informational only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation in any jurisdiction outside Canada.

Notable Quotes

“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.” – Kristi Ashcroft, EVP, Products & Solutions, Mackenzie Investments

“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.” – Nadim Vasanji, Managing Director, Northleaf