Manulife Capital

Manulife Capital, the investment arm of Manulife Financial Corporation, focuses on providing minority equity and subordinated debt capital to mid-market companies and real estate ventures. The firm specializes in series A and B investments across various sectors, including fintech, insurtech, and B2B SaaS, while also engaging in growth financing, mergers and acquisitions, management buyouts, and real estate development and repositioning. With a portfolio exceeding 100 direct investments, Manulife Capital seeks businesses with sustainable competitive advantages and typically invests between CAD 10 million and CAD 50 million in companies with significant revenue and EBITDA. The firm predominantly targets opportunities in Canada and the United States, with some consideration for investments in Asia. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Toronto, Manulife Capital also commits capital to global private equity funds with strong performance records, demonstrating its expertise across diverse industry sectors and business cycles.

Jeff Hammer

Senior Managing Director, Global Co-Head of Secondaries

Richard Lee

Senior Managing Director - Infrastructure Investments

Jennifer Lundmark

Senior Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Fundraising

Peter McDonald

Vice President and Senior Managing Director of Asset Management

Daniel Neil

Director, Infrastructure Investments

Adrienne K. O'Neill

Global Head of Investor Relations

Alexandra Y. Park

Director

Kate Roscoe

Managing Director, Infrastructure Equity

Paul Sanabria

Senior Managing Director, Global Co-Head of Secondaries

William Sutherland

Senior Managing Director of Project Finance

31 past transactions

NextCapital

Private Placement in 2017
NextCapital partners with world-class institutions to deliver personalized planning and managed accounts to individual investors across multiple channels including 401(k), IRA, and taxable brokerage accounts. Their open-architecture digital advice solution provides integrated account aggregation, analytics, planning, and portfolio management, and allows partners to customize advice methodology and fiduciary roles. It was founded in 1996 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

PTC Therapeutics

Series D in 2001
PTC Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of orally administered and small-molecule drugs. It offers Ataluren, an orally administered small-molecule investigational new drug for the treatment of cystic fibrosis and duchenne muscular dystrophy caused by nonsense mutations. The company also provides PTC299, an anti-angiogenesis drug for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, multiple tumors, and neurofibromatosis. Its products are used for the treatment of genetic disorders, oncology, and infectious diseases. PTC Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in South Plainfield, New Jersey.
Element Fleet Management (TSX: EFN) is the leading global fleet management company, providing world-class management services and financing for commercial vehicle and equipment fleets.

MindBeacon Software

Private Placement in 2018
MindBEACON Software Inc. develops BEACON software that connects people who need cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based therapies with a network of clinics in Toronto. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Embroker

Series B in 2018
Embroker is the easiest way to intelligently ensure any business. By pairing technology and broker expertise, Embroker helps growing businesses save time and find the best value on the right coverage. As the leading digital insurance brokerage, Embroker is working to massively improve the $800 billion property and casualty (P&C) insurance market. Headquartered in San Francisco, we have offices in Chicago and Boston and customers in all 50 states.

Four Institutional-Grade Logistics Properties

Merger/Acquisition in 2020
Four Institutional-Grade Logistics Properties comprises four logistics properties. The asset is located in China.

Northwest British Columbia Hydro Electric Facilities

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Northwest British Columbia Hydro Electric Facilities engages in production of hydroelectric energy. The asset is located in Canada.

Cinchy

Series A in 2020
Cinchy Inc. develops and provides a data collaboration platform that uses data fabric technology to connect data sources within a networked architecture, consolidate data management, and data protection. Its platform enables multiple systems and users to collaborate on data in real-time, without requiring separate application databases. The company also provides for cross-application data network which allows the businesses to access and use data increasing the security of customer and employee data. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Figure 1

Series B in 2017
Figure 1, Inc. develops a medical image sharing mobile application. The company’s Figure1 photo-sharing application allows physicians, medical students, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and other health care professionals to share images and case studies of patients for learning and diagnosis purposes. It serves customers worldwide. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

NextCapital

Series C in 2018
NextCapital partners with world-class institutions to deliver personalized planning and managed accounts to individual investors across multiple channels including 401(k), IRA, and taxable brokerage accounts. Their open-architecture digital advice solution provides integrated account aggregation, analytics, planning, and portfolio management, and allows partners to customize advice methodology and fiduciary roles. It was founded in 1996 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Invenergy

Venture Round in 2010
Invenergy LLC develops, owns, and operates sustainable power generation and energy storage facilities in North America and Europe. It develops and operates wind, solar, natural gas, combined heat and power generation, and energy storage projects. The company also provides operations and maintenance services. Invenergy LLC was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with regional offices in Denver, Colorado; Mexico City, Mexico; Toronto, Canada; Tokyo, Japan; Antioquia, Colombia; and Warsaw, Poland.

GoodLife Fitness

Debt Financing in 2011
GoodLife Fitness Centres Inc. owns and operates fitness club and gym facilities in Canada and the United States. It offers home fitness, cardio, strength, mind and body, cycling, aqua, toning, dance, hot yoga, les mills, virtual fitness, and GRIT high-intensity interval training classes; and training programs, such as boot camp and team, and personal training. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in London, Canada.

FreshBooks

Series E in 2021
FreshBooks is the #1 accounting software in the cloud designed exclusively for service-based small business owners and independent professionals. The company has helped more than 10 million people worldwide process billions of dollars with its ridiculously easy-to-use invoicing, time tracking, expense management features. Recognized with eight Stevie awards for best customer service in the world, the company’s mantra is to “execute extraordinary experiences everyday.” Based in Toronto, Canada, FreshBooks serves paying customers in 160 countries.

NextCapital

Series B in 2015
NextCapital partners with world-class institutions to deliver personalized planning and managed accounts to individual investors across multiple channels including 401(k), IRA, and taxable brokerage accounts. Their open-architecture digital advice solution provides integrated account aggregation, analytics, planning, and portfolio management, and allows partners to customize advice methodology and fiduciary roles. It was founded in 1996 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Vestwell

Series C in 2021
Vestwell is a digital platform that makes it easier to offer and administer 401(k) plans. Vestwell removes traditional friction points through seamless plan design, automated onboarding, streamlined administration, and flexible investment strategies, all at competitive pricing. By acting as a single point of contact, Vestwell has modernized the retirement offering while keeping the plan sponsor's and plan participant's best interests in mind. The company was founded in 2016 and based in New York, New York.

League

Series C in 2021
League Inc. is re-imagining employee health benefits and is on a mission to empower people to live healthier, happier lives —every day. We’ve re-imagined employee health benefits. How? Our all-digital platform makes it a breeze for your team to enjoy their benefits and automates all the admin work HR leaders love to hate, making the experience exactly what it should be—easy. Whether it’s complete coverage or a new addition to your total rewards package, League’s suite of products keeps your team healthy and engaged for the long run. From real-time usage tracking to on-site health and wellness activities we’ve got you covered.

270-MW K2 Wind Farm in Ontario, Canada

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
270-MW K2 Wind Farm in Ontario, Canada comprises a wind farm. The asset is located in Canada.

Taumata Plantations Limited

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
Taumata Plantations Limited invests in commercial forestry activities. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Tauranga, New Zealand.

Procurify

Series B in 2019
Procurify is a cloud-based procurement software solution that gives you control and visibility. Their main goal is to help your company generate cost savings. It's done by providing a platform to streamline purchases, give optimized spending, and increase visibility throughout the entire procure-to-pay process.

8 Cross Street PADREF Investments Ltd.

Merger/Acquisition in 2017
As of March 10, 2017, 8 Cross Street PADREF Investments Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation.

Northwest British Columbia Hydro Electric Facilities

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Northwest British Columbia Hydro Electric Facilities engages in production of hydroelectric energy. The asset is located in Canada.

Standard Chartered PLC, MPF and Occupational Retirement Schemes Ordinance Businesses

Merger/Acquisition in 2015
As of November 1, 2016, MPF and Occupational Retirement Schemes Ordinance businesses of Standard Chartered PLC was acquired by Manulife Financial Corporation. Standard Chartered PLC, MPF and Occupational Retirement Schemes Ordinance Businesses comprises mandatory provident fund and Occupational Retirement Schemes Ordinance Business.

Montreal Gateway Terminals

Merger/Acquisition in 2015
Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership operates gateway terminals that provide marine container services in the Port of Montreal. The company specializes in the handling of marine containers moving between international markets and the North American industrial heartland. It also offers assistance to sailors. The company is based in Montreal, Canada.

MindBeacon Software

Series A in 2019
MindBEACON Software Inc. develops BEACON software that connects people who need cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based therapies with a network of clinics in Toronto. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Embroker

Private Placement in 2019
Embroker is the easiest way to intelligently ensure any business. By pairing technology and broker expertise, Embroker helps growing businesses save time and find the best value on the right coverage. As the leading digital insurance brokerage, Embroker is working to massively improve the $800 billion property and casualty (P&C) insurance market. Headquartered in San Francisco, we have offices in Chicago and Boston and customers in all 50 states.

MindBeacon Software

Series A in 2018
MindBEACON Software Inc. develops BEACON software that connects people who need cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based therapies with a network of clinics in Toronto. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

League

Series A in 2016
League Inc. is re-imagining employee health benefits and is on a mission to empower people to live healthier, happier lives —every day. We’ve re-imagined employee health benefits. How? Our all-digital platform makes it a breeze for your team to enjoy their benefits and automates all the admin work HR leaders love to hate, making the experience exactly what it should be—easy. Whether it’s complete coverage or a new addition to your total rewards package, League’s suite of products keeps your team healthy and engaged for the long run. From real-time usage tracking to on-site health and wellness activities we’ve got you covered.

Silfab

Venture Round in 2023
Silfab Solar is the North American leader in the design, development, and manufacture of ultra-high-efficiency, premium quality PV modules. Silfab leverages 40 years of solar experience and best-in-class technologies to produce the highest-rated solar modules from facilities in the state of Washington and Toronto, Canada. Each facility features multiple automated ISO 9001-2015 quality certified production lines utilizing just-in-time manufacturing to deliver Buy American approved PV modules specifically designed for and dedicated to the North American market.