Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) is a public pension fund based in Toronto, Ontario, established in 1962. It is dedicated to managing retirement benefits for local government employees across the province, including municipal workers, firefighters, police officers, and school board staff. OMERS operates a diversified portfolio that includes various asset classes such as stocks, bonds, real estate, infrastructure, and private equity investments. The fund's assets are overseen by a board of directors, ensuring that the financial needs of its members are met through prudent investment strategies.
Managing Director and Head of Life Sciences, OMERS Capital Markets
Michael Rolland
Chief Investment Officer, Private Markets
Jonathan Simmons
CFO
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Verona Pharma
Post in 2024
Verona Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in London, established in 2005. The company specializes in developing and commercializing therapies for respiratory diseases that have significant unmet medical needs, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, and asthma. Its lead product candidate, ensifentrine, is an inhaled dual inhibitor of the enzymes phosphodiesterase 3 and 4, functioning as both a bronchodilator and an anti-inflammatory agent. Ensifentrine is being developed in various formulations, including nebulized, dry powder inhaler, and pressurized metered-dose inhaler, with the nebulized form currently in Phase 2b clinical development for the maintenance treatment of COPD. Verona Pharma's commitment is to enhance the health and quality of life for individuals suffering from chronic respiratory conditions through innovative therapeutic solutions.
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2021
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals discovers novel, oral, small-molecule medicines that treat rare diseases in which significant unmet medical needs exist and an enzyme plays a key role in the biological pathway of the disease. Oral, once-daily ORLADEYO™ (berotralstat) is approved in the United States for the prevention of HAE attacks in adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older, and under regulatory review for approval in Japan and the European Union. BioCryst has several ongoing development programs including BCX9930, an oral Factor D inhibitor for the treatment of complement-mediated diseases, galidesivir, a potential treatment for COVID-19, Marburg virus disease and Yellow Fever, and BCX9250, an ALK-2 inhibitor for the treatment of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. RAPIVAB® (peramivir injection), a viral neuraminidase inhibitor for the treatment of influenza, is BioCryst’s first approved product and has received regulatory approval in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, Taiwan, Korea and the European Union. Post-marketing commitments for RAPIVAB are ongoing.
Azure Power
Post in 2021
Azure Power specializes in the production and sale of solar energy in India, focusing on the development, construction, ownership, operation, maintenance, and management of solar power plants. The company provides clean and affordable solar energy to its customers by absorbing the upfront costs associated with asset acquisition and operation. This model allows customers to benefit economically from renewable power without the complexities of ownership. Approximately 90% of Azure Power's operational capacity is located in high irradiation zones, including states such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. The company generates revenue from a diverse mix of Indian central and state government utilities as well as commercial entities, primarily through its core segment of power sales.
Northvolt
Venture Round in 2021
Northvolt AB, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in the manufacturing of sustainable lithium-ion batteries primarily for the renewable energy and transportation sectors. The company develops a range of products, including battery cells, custom battery solutions, and complete battery systems, tailored to specific requirements such as chemistry and form factor. Northvolt focuses on creating environmentally friendly batteries with a minimal carbon footprint and incorporates advanced recycling technology to support clean energy initiatives. By supplying high-quality, sustainable battery cells and systems, Northvolt aims to facilitate the transition to electric vehicles and promote decarbonization across various industries, including automotive, grid storage, industrial applications, and micromobility.
Trax
Series E in 2021
Trax provides offers in-store execution tools, market measurement services, and data science solutions for retail. Its mission is to enable brands and retailers to harness digital technologies' power to produce the best shopping experiences imaginable. Trax’s retail platform allows customers to understand what is happening on a shelf, in every store, all the time so they can focus on what they do best – delighting shoppers. Many of the world’s top CPG companies and retailers use Trax’s dynamic merchandising, in-store execution, shopper engagement, market measurement, analytics, and shelf monitoring solutions at scale to drive positive shopper experiences and unlock revenue opportunities at all points of sale. As a pioneer in computer vision, Trax continues to lead the industry in innovation and excellence through the development of advanced technologies and autonomous data collection methods. Trax is a global company with hubs in the United States, Singapore, and Israel, serving customers in more than 90 countries worldwide.
TransGrid
Secondary Market in 2020
TransGrid operates and manages a high voltage electricity transmission network in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. This network connects electricity generators, distributors, and large end users, serving as the backbone of the National Electricity Market. By facilitating energy trading between the east coast states of Australia, TransGrid enables access to cost-effective electricity for households and businesses. The company's infrastructure includes high voltage overhead transmission lines, underground cables, substations, interconnectors to Victoria and Queensland, and fibre telecommunications networks. Founded in 1950 and based in Sydney, TransGrid plays a crucial role in supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future while ensuring a reliable power supply for its customers.
League
Series B in 2018
League is a technology company that focuses on transforming healthcare through a digital platform designed to enhance consumer experiences. It offers a healthcare consumer experience platform that facilitates personalized digital health solutions, enabling healthcare providers, partners, and employers to improve service delivery. By providing the necessary infrastructure for digital transformation, League allows these stakeholders to engage with consumers effectively and efficiently, helping them manage costs and improve health outcomes. The platform is aimed at making healthcare more accessible and tailored to individual needs, ultimately driving measurable results in the industry.
Think Dynamics
Series A in 2001
Think Dynamics builds software that introduces true Utility Computing into environments that support multiple e-Business Internet infrastructures. Think Dynamics' flagship product, ThinkControl, allows a customer to manage Internet infrastructure by deploying secure technology assets where needed. The ThinkControl Dynamic Resource Management (DRM) system also allows allocation of computing resources to the applications that need them the most to exceed real-time customer needs.
Q9 Networks
Venture Round in 2001
Q9 Networks Inc. outsourced data centre infrastructure for information technology (IT) organizations. It offers outsourced data centre space and managed bandwidth services; and managed services, such as control panel, managed servers and firewall, managed load balancing, managed back-up and restore, and managed VPN services. The company was formerly known as Myna Communications, Inc. and changed its name to Q9 Networks Inc. in 2000. Q9 Networks Inc. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Constellation Software
Venture Round in 2000
Constellation Software Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in the development, installation, and customization of software solutions for both public and private sectors. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Toronto, the company operates through two main segments: the Public Sector, which focuses on government-related software solutions, and the Private Sector, which serves commercial customers. Constellation Software is known for acquiring and managing mission-critical vertical market software businesses, with a diverse portfolio that includes over 1,000 distinct software entities across more than 150 vertical markets worldwide. The company's operations are characterized by a decentralized management structure, allowing individual portfolio companies to maintain autonomy while receiving financial and strategic support from centralized teams.
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