Penfund
General contacts
Investor type
PE
Founded
1979
AUM
$3 000 M
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Investor profile last updated: 11 October, 2025
Profile
Penfund is a leading provider of junior capital to middle market companies throughout North America. The firm is owned by its management team and is currently investing its most recently established fund, Penfund Capital Fund VI. Penfund manages funds sourced from pension funds, insurance companies, banks, family offices and high net worth individuals and has invested more than $3 billion in over 225 companies since its establishment in 1979. Assets and capital under management currently total $1.5 billion.
Industry
Penfund Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Penfund Capital Fund V (US) LP
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Private Equity (PE)
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Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Transportation
HealthTech
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
|
$528 M
|
October 2018
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Penfund Capital Fund VI
|
Private Equity (PE)
|
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Transportation
HealthTech
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$876 M
|
January 2019
|
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FAQs about Penfund
Is Penfund a venture capital or private equity firm?
Penfund is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
Where is Penfund located?
Penfund is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
When was Penfund founded?
Penfund was founded in 1979.
What sectors and industries does Penfund invest in?
Penfund invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Healthcare Services, Transportation, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, HealthTech.
What is Penfund geographical focus of investments?
Penfund invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Penfund typically invest in?
Penfund invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
What is the usual amount of Penfund investment?
Penfund usually invests $100+ m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Penfund?
Penfund has around $3 000m assets under management.
When was Penfund last fund created?
Penfund last fund was created/launched in 2019-01-09
What are the contacts of Penfund?
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