OMERS

OMERS Administration Corp. is a privately owned pension fund based in Toronto, Ontario, providing services to approximately 470,000 municipal employees and retirees across Ontario. Established in 1962, OMERS administers a range of retirement and death benefit programs to ensure the financial security of its members. The fund manages a diversified portfolio that includes investments in public equities, fixed income securities, and alternative assets, as well as real estate. OMERS focuses on value stocks for its equity portfolio and invests in a variety of fixed income instruments, including federal and provincial bonds, mortgages, and investment-grade corporate bonds. The firm also engages in global investments through its subsidiaries, OMERS Infrastructure and OMERS Private Equity, which target high-quality private equity and infrastructure assets in partnership with experienced management teams, aiming to generate sustainable returns for its members. OMERS has additional offices in key financial hubs, including New York, London, and Sydney.

Mike Popowych

Director and Portfolio Manager of Global Dividend Fund

Past deals in Canada

League

Series B in 2018
League, Inc. is a company that develops an enterprise healthcare operating system aimed at improving employee health and lifestyle. Its core offering, the Health Benefits Experience (HBX) platform, functions as a centralized hub for various health solutions, facilitating better engagement and informed decision-making among employees regarding their healthcare. The platform includes features such as a digital wallet for managing coverage and spending accounts, as well as support services for benefits enrollment and navigation. League also provides benefits administration and advisory services, catering to clients in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an office in Chicago, Illinois, League has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its service offerings and foster employee wellness.

Q9 Networks

Venture Round in 2001
Q9 Networks Inc. specializes in providing outsourced data center infrastructure for information technology organizations in Canada. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Toronto, the company offers a range of services including data center space, managed bandwidth, performance monitoring, and security services. Additionally, Q9 Networks provides managed services such as control panels, managed servers, firewalls, load balancing, backup and restore, and remote connectivity. Their offerings also include disaster recovery solutions and site management tools, catering to the diverse needs of businesses requiring reliable and secure IT operations.