Fiera Comox Partners

Overview

Fiera Comox Partners is a Canadian private investment firm specializing in agriculture, timberland, private equity, and private credit investments. Established in 2016 by Fiera Capital and three former executives of a large Canadian pension plan, the firm aims to deliver attractive long-term returns while preserving capital and investing responsibly. As of September 30, 2025, Fiera Comox manages over $4.8 billion in assets across 84 investments in 12 countries. The firm's investment strategies include Agriculture, Timberland, Private Equity, and Private Credit. In Agriculture, Fiera Comox builds a global portfolio of land-based agricultural assets through partnerships with local operators in developed markets. The Timberland strategy focuses on acquiring and actively managing private timberland to create a diversified global portfolio. The Private Equity strategy seeks to build a diversified global portfolio of corporate private equity investments, generating attractive absolute returns over the long term. The Private Credit strategy provides diversified private credit solutions by investing in corporate private credit instruments such as first lien, second lien, and mezzanine debt in North America and Europe. Fiera Comox emphasizes sustainability in its investment approach, integrating and managing material sustainability-related risks and opportunities throughout the investment process. This commitment aligns with the firm's fiduciary responsibilities and reflects its dedication to acting as a good steward of capital, building valuable, long-lasting, and successful businesses. The firm's culture is based on embracing responsibilities to investors, partners, and shareholders, conducting business with integrity and fairness, and focusing on long-term value creation. Fiera Comox has a track record of significant investments, including the acquisition of 6,650 acres of private timberland in Oregon in January 2025 and a partnership with Ngāi Tahu Holdings over a forestry estate in New Zealand in July 2024. These investments demonstrate the firm's commitment to sustainable and responsible investment practices. Fiera Comox's team comprises seasoned investment professionals with impressive track records, having worked together deploying multiple billions of dollars in private transactions globally. The firm's leadership includes Antoine Bisson-McLernon as Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Bradley Mashinter as Partner and Head of Private Equity, and Mathieu Desforges as Partner and Head of Private Credit. Fiera Comox's investment philosophy centers on delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns while preserving capital and investing responsibly. The firm focuses on long-term value creation, building lasting relationships with investors and partners, and integrating sustainability into its investment process to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. Fiera Comox is actively seeking new investments, with a total transaction amount of up to $411.82 million. The firm is open to various investment types, including debt and buyouts, and focuses on sectors such as agribusiness, B2B services and products, and B2C services and products. The firm's commitment to sustainability and responsible investing is integral to its investment approach, ensuring effective oversight and stewardship of its assets.