PSP Investments is one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with $116.8 billion of assets under management as at March 31, 2016. We invest funds for the pension plans of the Public Service, the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Our skilled and dedicated team of more than 600 professionals manages a diversified global portfolio including stocks, bonds and other fixed-income securities, and investments in Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Private Debt. Our business offices are in Montreal, New York, London and Luxembourg. Our head office is in Ottawa.
D-Wave Systems Inc. is a pioneer in the development and integration of superconducting quantum computers, established in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. The company produces various quantum computing systems, including the D-Wave Two System, and offers the D-Wave Hybrid platform for quantum-classical applications. Additionally, D-Wave provides Leap, a cloud-based service that grants users real-time access to quantum computing resources alongside development tools and educational materials. D-Wave's technology is utilized across diverse fields such as logistics, machine learning, climate modeling, and financial analysis, addressing complex problems in industries including defense, finance, and energy. The company also delivers professional services, including training and customer support, to enhance user experience and application of its quantum solutions. With additional offices in the United States and Europe, D-Wave continues to lead in both annealing and gate-model quantum computing systems.
RefleXion Medical Inc. specializes in developing a biologically-guided radiotherapy system aimed at transforming cancer treatment. The company’s innovative technology allows tumors to continuously signal their location during therapy, facilitating the simultaneous treatment of multiple tumors, particularly in cases of metastasis. The RefleXion X1 machine is currently cleared for various forms of radiotherapy, including stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). At the core of RefleXion's approach is the integration of positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging, which enables real-time tumor tracking and dose adaptation based on the biological characteristics of the tumors. This advancement in radiotherapy promises to enhance precision in cancer treatment, offering a potential paradigm shift in radiation oncology. RefleXion Medical, incorporated in 2009 and based in Hayward, California, has established strategic collaborations, including partnerships with Telix Pharmaceuticals and HealthMyne.
Speedcast International Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides remote communications and IT services. It operates in two segments, Speedcast Government and Speedcast Non-Government. The company provides managed information services, including cybersecurity, crew welfare, content solutions, data and voice applications, IoT solutions, and network systems integration services. It also offers customer experience management, connectivity, network management, applications and solutions, and professional services. The company has operations in Maritime, Australia, Pacific Islands, Asia, Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. It serves approximately 3,200 customers in over 140 countries in sectors, such as maritime, energy, mining, enterprise, media, cruise, humanitarian, and government. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Botany, Australia. On April 23, 2020, Speedcast International Limited, along with its affiliates, filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Prime Medicine Inc is a biotechnology company committed to delivering genetic therapies to address diseases by deploying gene editing technology, Prime Editing. The Prime Editing technology is a next-generation technology that can search and replace to restore normal genetic function in the genome and can treat a wide spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical needs and efficient and broad gene editing technology.
Repertoire Immune Medicines is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on leveraging the capabilities of T cells to develop innovative therapies for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases. Founded in 2016, the company is engaged in clinical trials that utilize autologous T cells primed against specific cancer antigens, enhancing their effectiveness with IL-15. By creating a repertoire of T cell receptor (TCR)-antigen codes, Repertoire aims to characterize TCR-antigen pairs and design targeted immune medicines. This approach seeks to unlock the human immune system’s potential, providing new avenues for prevention and treatment of serious diseases.
Promise Robotics is a construction technology company that focuses on integrating industrialized robotics and artificial intelligence into the building industry. By offering ready-to-deploy robotic systems and software-as-a-service (SaaS) production management services, the company aims to facilitate the construction of affordable and sustainable NetZero-ready timber buildings. This innovative approach accelerates manufacturing times and mitigates uncertainties typical in traditional construction methods. As a result, real estate developers can enhance their operational efficiencies through industrialized automation, ultimately promoting a more sustainable approach to building.
Sana Biotechnology is a biotechnology company focused on developing engineered cells as therapies for various diseases. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in South San Francisco and Cambridge, the company leverages recent scientific advancements to reprogram cells or replace damaged cells and tissues. Sana's mission is to create a new class of medicines that address unmet treatment needs across a wide range of therapeutic areas, including oncology, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and central nervous system conditions. Its pipeline includes several product candidates, such as SC291, SC262, SC255, and UP421, aimed at transforming the approach to disease treatment.
Grail, Inc. is a healthcare company dedicated to developing innovative technologies for early cancer detection. Founded in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company has created Galleri, a blood test designed for asymptomatic individuals over 50 years old, which identifies various types of cancer at early stages. In addition to Galleri, Grail is developing a diagnostic aid called DAC to accelerate the diagnostic process for patients with a clinical suspicion of cancer. The company is also working on tests for minimal residual disease and other post-diagnostic applications. Through high-intensity sequencing and population-scale clinical trials, Grail aims to advance the field of cancer screening and improve patient outcomes.
RefleXion Medical Inc. specializes in developing a biologically-guided radiotherapy system aimed at transforming cancer treatment. The company’s innovative technology allows tumors to continuously signal their location during therapy, facilitating the simultaneous treatment of multiple tumors, particularly in cases of metastasis. The RefleXion X1 machine is currently cleared for various forms of radiotherapy, including stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). At the core of RefleXion's approach is the integration of positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging, which enables real-time tumor tracking and dose adaptation based on the biological characteristics of the tumors. This advancement in radiotherapy promises to enhance precision in cancer treatment, offering a potential paradigm shift in radiation oncology. RefleXion Medical, incorporated in 2009 and based in Hayward, California, has established strategic collaborations, including partnerships with Telix Pharmaceuticals and HealthMyne.
SitusAMC is a provider of consulting, outsourcing, talent, and technology solutions tailored for institutional lenders and investors in the real estate finance sector. The company offers comprehensive advisory services that support both commercial and residential real estate finance throughout its entire lifecycle. Their range of services includes investment advisory, transaction support, securitization assistance, servicing, asset management, special servicing, and valuations. By delivering these integrated solutions, SitusAMC enables clients in the real estate finance industry to more effectively originate, transact, manage, and value their real estate assets.
Netskope, Inc. is a software company specializing in cloud application analytics and security solutions designed to protect enterprise data and users globally. The company offers the Netskope Security Cloud, which provides real-time visibility and protection against data threats when accessing cloud services, websites, and private applications. Through its patented Cloud XD technology, Netskope enables organizations to gain insights into cloud usage and enforce policies such as data loss prevention, access control, and malware protection across various platforms. Additionally, the company’s NewEdge security network facilitates seamless security without compromising performance. Netskope also functions as a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), helping organizations manage cloud application usage and prevent data exfiltration. Its offerings extend to web security solutions that filter content, detect advanced threats, and control application usage. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Netskope serves various industries, including financial services, healthcare, and retail, with a global presence supported by multiple data centers.
Ceva Sante Animale S.A. engages in the research, development, production, and marketing of pharmaceutical products and vaccines for companion and farm animals. They work with welfare and social programmes around the world to bring this vision to life – anywhere their products and know-how can make a difference and with all kinds of partners. From Uganda, working with small-scale livestock owners and vets to stop sleeping sickness in its tracks, to the UK and USA, where they supply the biggest animal welfare charities with Adaptil® collars to help re-home shelter dogs.
Webster Limited is a prominent agribusiness company based in Leeton, Australia, specializing in agriculture and horticulture. The company manages over 20,000 irrigable hectares of fertile land, producing a diverse range of crops, including cotton, wheat, maize, walnuts, almonds, and various cereals and legumes, while also engaging in livestock activities. Webster emphasizes sustainable farming practices to maximize profitability through effective crop management and yield optimization. In addition to domestic operations, the company exports its products to markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Founded in 1831, Webster has established itself as a key player in the Australian agricultural sector, focusing on both broadacre farming and niche tree nut farming.
Collective Health offers a cloud-based platform that transforms how self-insured employers manage health benefits. This integrated system allows companies to administer various health plans through a single portal, providing employees with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to navigate their healthcare options. By focusing on a smarter alternative to traditional health insurance, Collective Health aims to enhance the value of healthcare investments while improving employee care. The company has experienced significant growth in the employer-sponsored insurance market, currently covering 70,000 employee and dependent lives across 15 employers, including notable clients such as Activision Blizzard, Crossfit, eBay, Palantir, and Red Bull.
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is one of the largest insurance brokerage firms in the United States and has a history dating back to 1925. Alliant provides property and casualty, workers’ compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to more than 26,000 clients nationwide, including public entities, tribal nations, healthcare, energy, law firms, real estate, construction, and other industry groups.
Wittur International Holding GmbH is a prominent manufacturer of elevator components, modules, and complete elevator systems, catering to both multinational elevator companies and smaller manufacturers across Europe, Asia, and beyond. The company provides a diverse range of products including landing and car doors, slings and counterweight frames, safety gears, guide rail brakes, mechanical and electronic overspeed governors, and gearless drives. Additionally, Wittur offers passenger and goods transportation cars suitable for residential, commercial, and specialized industrial applications. The company also supplies complete elevator packages that include modular electric and hydraulic elevators, with options for machine rooms. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Sulzemoos, Germany, Wittur was previously known as Paternoster Holding III GmbH until its name change in August 2016. It operates as a subsidiary of Paternoster Holding II GmbH, establishing itself as one of the largest independent suppliers in the lift industry.
Forth Ports plc is a significant player in the maritime sector, owning and operating seven strategically located ports in the central belt of Scotland, Tayside, and Tilbury, London. The company provides a range of marine services, including navigation control in the Firths of Forth and Tay and operates its own towage fleet. Forth Ports specializes in handling and logistics-related services across various sectors such as automotive, construction, oil and gas, and forestry, enabling customers to streamline their supply chains. Additionally, the company is involved in property development, owning land for potential future projects. Established in 1991 and headquartered in Edinburgh, Forth Ports plays a vital role in facilitating trade and transportation in the region.
United Talent Agency (UTA) where they represent actors, writers, directors, recording artists, emerging technology companies, and corporate brands in a variety of industries, including film, television, music, digital media, intellectual property, computer and video games, commercials, voiceovers, endorsements, and entertainment marketing. Some of their clients are Johnny Depp, Harrison Ford, Owen Wilson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez, Paul Giamatti, Anthony Hopkins, Tim Robbins, Seth Rogen, James McAvoy, Ewan McGregor, Rachel McAdams, Paul Rudd, Don Cheadle, and Elizabeth Banks.
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Chapter is a market leading student accommodation brand, providing premium student living in the best London locations. Chapter has 5,100 student beds in ten communities located in London fare zones 1 or 2, near top universities and excellent transport links. Chapter attracts a vibrant resident mix with both domestic and international students from over 105 countries. Chapter provides a totally unique living experience for students from across the globe. With its exclusive membership system, students who live with us have access to all amenities and events across their London residences, enabling them to build a city-wide community of friends whilst enjoying some of the most extraordinary living spaces in the London student market. Greystar is a leading, fully integrated US real estate firm and one that thousands of families from around the world trust to provide their children with a home away from home while completing their studies. With over 18 years’ experience in the student accommodation sector, Greystar has a long-standing reputation for world-class customer service and exceptional quality accommodation.
Tradeshift Inc. is a cloud-based platform that connects buyers and suppliers, streamlining digital trade transactions and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tradeshift offers a suite of solutions including Tradeshift Buy, an eProcurement tool; Tradeshift Pay, an accounts payable automation platform; and Tradeshift Risk, which focuses on risk data collection and analysis. The company also provides Tradeshift Engage, a platform for supplier collaboration, and Tradeshift Go, which offers visibility into employee spending. Additionally, Tradeshift Frontiers serves as an innovation lab, exploring emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and distributed ledgers to transform B2B commerce and global supply chains. With a commitment to eliminating paper and manual processes, Tradeshift enables clients to optimize procure-to-pay processes securely while capitalizing on early payment discounts and minimizing risks.
Veritas Capital is a private equity investment firm based in New York, founded in 1992. It focuses on investing in companies that deliver critical products and services, particularly in technology and technology-enabled solutions, to both government and commercial customers around the world. The firm has a diverse investment portfolio that includes sectors such as software, aerospace and defense, communications, education, energy, national security, healthcare, and government services. With over $8.8 billion in assets under management, Veritas Capital has played a significant role as a lead investor in transactions exceeding $8 billion in value since its inception.
Lytx, Inc. specializes in video-based driver safety and fleet management solutions, offering a range of services designed to enhance operational efficiency and promote safe driving practices. Its key product, DriveCam, focuses on identifying and correcting poor driving behaviors, contributing to improved safety standards. Additionally, Lytx provides a web-based suite of compliance services through RAIR, which assists carriers in managing various regulatory requirements such as hours-of-service and vehicle inspections. The company serves a diverse clientele, including trucking, transportation, construction, distribution, government, and commercial sectors, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Lytx leverages machine vision and artificial intelligence technologies to connect and protect fleets and drivers, aiming to enhance their operational capabilities and promote safer driving behaviors.
Learning Care Group, Inc., headquartered in Novi, Michigan, is a prominent provider of early education and care services for children aged six weeks to 12 years. As the second-largest for-profit child care provider in North America, the organization operates over 900 corporate and franchise schools across the United States, as well as in international locations such as Hong Kong and Indonesia. The company offers a diverse curriculum designed to enhance children's physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language skills, preparing them for kindergarten. Its educational programs focus on dramatic play, exploration, problem-solving, and early literacy, fostering self-esteem and creativity. Additionally, Learning Care Group provides Montessori education and employer-sponsored child care programs. With a dedicated team of approximately 17,000 teachers and directors, the organization aims to create a safe and stimulating environment that inspires a lifelong love of learning, serving more than 100,000 children globally.
D-Wave Systems Inc. is a pioneer in the development and integration of superconducting quantum computers, established in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. The company produces various quantum computing systems, including the D-Wave Two System, and offers the D-Wave Hybrid platform for quantum-classical applications. Additionally, D-Wave provides Leap, a cloud-based service that grants users real-time access to quantum computing resources alongside development tools and educational materials. D-Wave's technology is utilized across diverse fields such as logistics, machine learning, climate modeling, and financial analysis, addressing complex problems in industries including defense, finance, and energy. The company also delivers professional services, including training and customer support, to enhance user experience and application of its quantum solutions. With additional offices in the United States and Europe, D-Wave continues to lead in both annealing and gate-model quantum computing systems.
Fives SAS is an industrial engineering company based in Paris, France, founded in 1812. The company designs and supplies complex machines, process equipment, and production lines for various industries, including aluminum, steel, glass, automotive, aerospace, logistics, cement, and energy. It operates through several segments: Smart Automation Solutions, which focuses on automation and handling systems; High Precision Machines, offering advanced machine tools and related services; and Process Technologies, which provides process equipment and production lines for critical sectors. Additionally, Fives offers industrial maintenance and piping solutions, particularly for nuclear power facilities. By delivering technological innovations, Fives aims to enhance the performance, safety, and environmental impact of its clients' operations worldwide.
Osisko Gold Royalties is an intermediate precious metal royalty company based in Montreal, Quebec. It specializes in acquiring and managing a diverse portfolio of over 130 royalties, streams, and precious metal offtakes, primarily focused on North America. The company's most significant asset is a 5% net smelter return royalty on the Canadian Malartic Mine, the largest gold mine in Canada. In addition to its royalty interests, Osisko maintains stakes in several publicly traded resource companies, including Barkerville Gold Mines and Osisko Mining. The company operates under two main segments: managing precious metal royalties and the exploration and development of mining projects. Osisko's income is predominantly generated from North America, with ongoing exploration efforts in various locations, including the Hammond Reef Project in Ontario and other ventures in Mexico.
D-Wave Systems Inc. is a pioneer in the development and integration of superconducting quantum computers, established in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. The company produces various quantum computing systems, including the D-Wave Two System, and offers the D-Wave Hybrid platform for quantum-classical applications. Additionally, D-Wave provides Leap, a cloud-based service that grants users real-time access to quantum computing resources alongside development tools and educational materials. D-Wave's technology is utilized across diverse fields such as logistics, machine learning, climate modeling, and financial analysis, addressing complex problems in industries including defense, finance, and energy. The company also delivers professional services, including training and customer support, to enhance user experience and application of its quantum solutions. With additional offices in the United States and Europe, D-Wave continues to lead in both annealing and gate-model quantum computing systems.
Stahmann Farms Enterprises Pty Ltd, founded in 1965, is a prominent Australian company based in Toowoomba that specializes in the processing, marketing, and distribution of various nuts, including pecans, macadamias, and walnuts. The company also distributes almonds and other tree nut products to retailers and manufacturers across Australia, Europe, and Asia. Stahmann Farms offers a range of contract services such as roasting, flavoring, dicing, retail packing, and logistics management, along with product research and development. Additionally, the company provides horticultural services to the pecan, walnut, and macadamia industries, as well as to tree farming sectors in northern New South Wales and southern Queensland. Stahmann Farms products are available through supermarkets in Australia, enhancing its reach in the nut market.
D-Wave Systems Inc. is a pioneer in the development and integration of superconducting quantum computers, established in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. The company produces various quantum computing systems, including the D-Wave Two System, and offers the D-Wave Hybrid platform for quantum-classical applications. Additionally, D-Wave provides Leap, a cloud-based service that grants users real-time access to quantum computing resources alongside development tools and educational materials. D-Wave's technology is utilized across diverse fields such as logistics, machine learning, climate modeling, and financial analysis, addressing complex problems in industries including defense, finance, and energy. The company also delivers professional services, including training and customer support, to enhance user experience and application of its quantum solutions. With additional offices in the United States and Europe, D-Wave continues to lead in both annealing and gate-model quantum computing systems.
Plaid Inc. is a technology platform that enables users to connect their bank accounts to various financial applications, facilitating a more modern and digitally-enabled financial system. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a suite of APIs that allows developers to create innovative financial products. Its offerings include tools for accessing transaction histories, authenticating bank accounts, verifying user identities, confirming real-time account balances, and assessing borrowers' assets and income. Plaid's solutions cater to a wide range of financial activities, including personal finances, consumer payments, lending, and business transactions. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 50 companies, and aims to democratize financial services by providing the necessary infrastructure for both small startups and large financial institutions to enhance their service offerings.
Allflex Group specializes in the design, manufacturing, and supply of animal identification products and equipment for the livestock industry globally. The company offers a comprehensive range of identification technologies, including visual, electronic, and radio frequency solutions. Its product lineup features various cattle tags, including two-piece and tamperproof options, as well as tags for sheep and pigs, alongside supporting products like syringes, tissue sampling technology, and electronic identification devices. Allflex also provides a variety of readers and accessories, ensuring efficient identification and traceability for livestock. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Allflex operates manufacturing and technology subsidiaries across several countries, including the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and China. The company serves its customers through distributors and online retailers, playing a crucial role in enhancing traceability systems that contribute to a safer global food supply.
AmWINS Group, Inc. is a leading wholesale insurance broker specializing in property and casualty insurance, as well as group benefits. Established in 1998 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the firm operates 98 locations across 17 countries, including 72 in the United States. AmWINS provides a comprehensive range of insurance solutions, including general liability, property, excess liability, and various specialty coverages. The company also offers group benefits such as pharmacy and voluntary benefits, along with services like underwriting, claims administration, and risk management. With a workforce of over 3,300 employees, AmWINS has consolidated more than 30 brokerage and underwriting operations, handling over 675,000 submissions annually from retail insurance agents. It is recognized as the largest wholesale broker in the U.S., managing more than $10.2 billion in premium placements and maintaining strong relationships with over 20,000 retail brokerage firms and 1,500 underwriting firms.
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. operates as a medical technology company in advanced wound care and therapeutic support systems. The company designs, manufactures, markets, and services a range of proprietary products that can improve clinical outcomes. Its advanced wound care systems incorporate proprietary V.A.C. Therapy technology. The company's therapeutic support systems, including specialty hospital beds, mattress replacement systems and overlays, are designed to address pulmonary complications associated with immobility, to reduce skin breakdown and assist caregivers in the safe and dignified handling of obese patients. Products The company offers a range of products in each clinical application to meet the specific needs of different subsets of the market, providing therapies across multiple care settings. Advanced Wound Healing and Tissue Repair Products The company's wound healing and tissue repair systems incorporate its proprietary V.A.C. Therapy technology. The V.A.C. Therapy system consists of a therapy unit and four types of disposables: a foam dressing, an occlusive drape, a tubing system connecting the dressing to the therapy unit and a specialized canister. The therapy unit consists of a pump that generates controlled negative pressure and internal software that controls and monitors the application of the therapy. The therapy can be programmed for individualized use. Additionally, all of the company's V.A.C. Therapy units include safety alarms that respond in real time to signal users of any tubing blockage, dressing leakage or other condition which may interfere with appropriate therapy delivery. Its V.A.C. dressings are designed to address the physical characteristics of different wound types, such as large open wounds, surgical wounds, diabetic foot ulcers and open abdominal wounds. The company's wound healing and tissue repair systems are targeted to meet the needs of specific care settings and wound or patient requirements, and consist of the following: The InfoV.A.C. System provides a new digital wound imaging feature that allows caregivers to monitor and document wound healing progress.
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