Private Markets
Our Investment Capabilities
Fiera Capital offers a broad spectrum of investment capabilities across asset classes, structures and risk-return profiles.
Private Markets
Fiera Capital’s private markets strategies leverage exceptional talent and execution to deliver innovative solutions that enhance diversification and offer the potential for higher growth, higher yields, stronger returns and a liquidity-risk premium.
- $15.9B
- AUM
- 6
- asset classes
- 125+
- investment
professionals
- 20+
- years serving
our clients
As at 31 March 2026, and in U.S. dollars.
Private Markets Offering
Private markets solutions enable clients to address their capital-appreciation and income objectives while enjoying a measure of protection against inflation.
At Fiera Capital, we offer:
The Case for Private Markets
There are a number of compelling reasons for investing in private markets assets.
Real Estate
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Infrastucture
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Private Credit
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Agriculture
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Timberland
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Private Equity
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| Historically Strong & Reliable Income Stream | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Potential Diversification Benefits | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Potential High Risk Adjusted Returns | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Inflation Hedge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Less Vulnerability to Financial Market Volatility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Real Estate
- Historically Strong & Reliable Income Stream
- Potential Diversification Benefits
- Potential High Risk Adjusted Returns
- Inflation Hedge
- Less Vulnerability to Financial Market Volatility
Infrastucture
- Historically Strong & Reliable Income Stream
- Potential Diversification Benefits
- Potential High Risk Adjusted Returns
- Inflation Hedge
- Less Vulnerability to Financial Market Volatility
Private Credit
- Historically Strong & Reliable Income Stream
- Potential Diversification Benefits
- Potential High Risk Adjusted Returns
- Less Vulnerability to Financial Market Volatility
Agriculture
- Historically Strong & Reliable Income Stream
- Potential Diversification Benefits
- Potential High Risk Adjusted Returns
- Inflation Hedge
- Less Vulnerability to Financial Market Volatility
Timberland
- Historically Strong & Reliable Income Stream
- Potential Diversification Benefits
- Potential High Risk Adjusted Returns
- Inflation Hedge
- Less Vulnerability to Financial Market Volatility
Private Equity
- Potential Diversification Benefits
- Potential High Risk Adjusted Returns
- Less Vulnerability to Financial Market Volatility
Private Markets Capabilities
Real Estate Equity
Canadian and European real estate investments across core and value-add strategies
Real Estate Debt
Differentiated and diversified global short-duration solutions across Canada, U.S., Europe and Asia
Infrastructure
Global mid-market core and core-plus infrastructure equity and North American infrastructure debt
Private Credit
Globally diversified private credit solutions
Natural Capital
Globally diversified land-based assets in the agricultural and sustainable timberland sectors
Private Equity
Globally diversified middle-market private equity investments
Private Markets Solutions
Diversified global solutions in private credit, real estate and real assets
Private Markets Insights
Private Real Estate Debt: A Complement to Traditional Fixed Income
July 13, 2026
This paper explores how private real estate debt may act as an attractive complement to traditional allocations, emphasizing its differentiated characteristics, including shorter duration and asset-backed exposure. It also outlines how these features may support diversification and income generation across varying market conditions.
Q&A: Building Long-Term Value Through Global Timberland
June 16, 2026
In this Q&A, Jeff Zweig, Partner, Vice Chair and Head of Natural Capital at Fiera Comox, outlines how disciplined asset selection, active management and a strong focus on sustainability can support durable returns and long-term outcomes aligned with a wide range of investor objectives.
Why Surplus LGPS Funds Should Address the Housing Shortage
June 9, 2026
Mike Weston, an independent consultant, professional pension trustee and former CEO of LGPS Central, highlights that LGPS funds are in a strong surplus position, estimated at around £147bn, at a time of major pooling reforms. This creates an opportunity to redeploy capital more strategically, supported by increased governance capacity and long term investment horizons.
Mid-Market Infrastructure Debt: A Defensive Allocation for a Changing Market Environment
June 9, 2026
As investors navigate a more complex environment, resilient income and downside protection remain increasingly important. Our latest publication explores why mid-market infrastructure debt may offer a differentiated allocation, and how specialized managers with direct origination capabilities and sector expertise can help investors access these opportunities.
Investing in Tomorrow: The Mid-Market Infrastructure Advantage
March 12, 2026
Our latest publication explores why the mid‑market is emerging as a powerful source of opportunity in infrastructure investing and how Fiera Infrastructure approaches the mid‑market with an emphasis on diversification, active ownership and long‑term asset stewardship.
Single-Family Housing: Why Scotland? Why Now?
March 12, 2026
The Scottish residential market is facing a pivotal moment. With pressure on housing supply, rental demand rising and a national housing emergency declared, new solutions are urgently needed.
Building Resilient Portfolios: Long‑Term Value Creation in Essential Infrastructure
February 25, 2026
Join Bruno Guilmette, Global Head of Infrastructure at Fiera Capital, for a focused discussion on how resilient infrastructure portfolios are built and managed through changing market conditions.
Building Long-Term Value Through Global Timberland
February 16, 2026
For LGPS investors seeking long-term value, diversification and resilience, timberland offers a compelling investment opportunity.
Diversification in Agriculture is Critical to Achieving Investor Objectives in the Asset Class
January 15, 2026
Agriculture aims to effectively meet the needs of investors seeking the benefits of diversification and an expansion of the efficient frontier of their portfolio. Even a modest exposure to the asset class can accomplish these objectives.
Fiera Real Estate Europe: Sustainable Investing Report 2025
December 3, 2025
At Fiera Real Estate, our vision is clear: to create sustainable wealth while driving positive change for people and the planet. This commitment shapes our approach to embedding sustainability across investments, operations, and partnerships.
A Strategic Inflation Hedge: Navigating Inflation through Infrastructure
December 3, 2025
In an environment marked by persistent inflation and economic uncertainty, investors are increasingly turning to infrastructure equity as a strategic allocation.
Maximising payoffs through mid-market infrastructure investments
December 2, 2025
Jason Cogley identifies growing appetite for innovative projects that offer multiple avenues for investment upside while supporting critical national priorities.
Cultivating Resilience: How Agriculture can Strengthen Institutional Portfolios
November 19, 2025
Agriculture is emerging as an integral asset class for institutional investors seeking diversification, resilience and long-term value creation.
Canadian Real Estate: A Strategic Shield Against Monetary Debasement
November 3, 2025
In the current new regime, Canadian real estate is no longer just a yield play. It is a strategic “shield.” A repricing mechanism. A scarce store of value that responds almost mechanically to debasement, adjusting upward in price to reflect declining value changes in the denominator – money itself.
Growing Homes: Creating Additionality through Single-Family Housing
November 3, 2025
At Fiera, we see single-family housing as the next frontier for investors in UK real estate, providing access to a segment of residential housing that is not only underpinned by robust market fundamentals but addresses the unprecedented undersupply of homes across the UK.