Canada private capital: meet Canadian private equity, private credit and institutional investors
Canada's large public pension investors are among the most respected private markets investors in the world, investing directly in companies, infrastructure and real estate. UK-GCC Private Capital connects Canadian investors with asset owners, sovereign wealth funds and family offices from the UK and the GCC.
Discuss meeting Canadian investors Explore the Investment SummitCanada private capital at a glance
Canada private equity
Canadian pension investors invest in private equity through funds, co-investments and large direct investments.
Canada private credit
Canadian institutions run large private credit programmes and are major lenders to companies and infrastructure.
Institutional investors
Canada's largest public pension investors, often called the Maple 8, manage significant global private markets portfolios.
Family offices and private wealth
Canadian family offices and private investment firms invest in private markets at home and abroad.
Investors and managers from Canada in our network have included CPP Investments and Ontario Teachers'. Attendance varies each year.
Canada private capital in numbers
The latest published data on the Canadian market.
- CPP Investments reported net assets of C$793.3 billion at 31 March 2026, after a 7.8% net return for fiscal 2026.
- Its private equity portfolio returned 9.1% a year over five years, credit 7.0% and real assets 7.9%.
- Canada's largest public pension investors, the Maple 8, are among the most active direct investors in global private markets.
Sources: CPP Investments fiscal 2026 results, May 2026. Figures as reported by each source; checked October 2026.
Why Canadian investors look to the UK and the GCC
Canadian pension investors are among the largest investors in UK infrastructure and real estate and often co-invest alongside Gulf sovereign wealth funds in large transactions.
Who meets Canadian investors through us
GPs and fund managers
Raising capital from Canadian institutional investors, and from UK and GCC asset owners.
Private credit managers
Meeting Canadian and GCC allocators to direct lending, asset-based finance and infrastructure debt.
Real estate and infrastructure
Developers and sponsors seeking Canadian, UK and Gulf equity and co-investment.
GCC and UK investors
Sovereign wealth funds, family offices and institutions looking for Canadian co-investment partners.
How to meet Canadian investors
Attend the Investment Summit
Meet investors face to face in London on 13 May 2027.
Become a member
Stay connected with investors all year, with complimentary Summit tickets.
Partner, sponsor or speak
Put your firm in front of UK, GCC and international investors.
Expand into the UK or GCC
Meet partners, clients and investors in both markets.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I meet Canadian private equity and private credit investors?
Through trusted, in-person settings. The UK-GCC Private Capital annual Investment Summit in London brings investors from Canada together with asset owners, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds and family offices from the UK and the GCC. The next summit is on 13 May 2027 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel.
Is there a private capital conference in London for Canadian investors?
Yes. The UK-GCC Private Capital 3rd Annual Investment Summit on 13 May 2027 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, is an investor-led private capital summit covering private equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure, with investors representing over $20 trillion in aggregate AUM.
Do Canadian pension funds invest in the UK?
Yes. Canadian pension investors are among the largest investors in UK infrastructure, real estate and companies. Investors at our summits have included CPP Investments and Ontario Teachers'.
How do I discuss meeting Canadian investors?
Email contact@ukgccpca.com with your name, designation, organisation and what you are looking for.
About UK-GCC Private Capital
UK-GCC Private Capital is an investor-led platform for asset owners and asset managers, LPs and GPs, private equity, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, investment funds, financial institutions and growth-driven businesses across the UK, GCC, Europe and the US.
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UK-GCC Private Capital 3rd Annual Investment Summit
13 May 2027 · The Royal Lancaster Hotel, London
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