Sagard is a global multi-strategy alternative asset manager founded in 2016, with over US$45 billion in assets under management and a portfolio exceeding 190 companies. The firm operates across venture capital, private equity, private credit, and real estate, alongside a private wealth management division through Sagard Wealth. This diversified platform enables exposure across multiple asset classes and market cycles.
The firm structures its approach around capital deployment, organisational culture, and an established network of investors, commercial partners, and value-creation specialists. Sagard functions as a long-term capital provider across portfolio company lifecycles, emphasising flexibility in structuring and sustained operational engagement. The business model positions it to generate returns through both financial performance and value creation activities across its portfolio.
Operating globally with a substantial professional team, Sagard manages the intersection of institutional capital allocation with hands-on portfolio company engagement. The multi-strategy mandate allows the firm to move capital between asset classes based on market conditions and return opportunities, while maintaining focus on outcomes for stakeholders and the communities in which portfolio companies operate.