Kensington Capital Partners

Kensington Capital Partners is a Canadian alternative asset manager based in Toronto, Ontario, that invests across private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, hedge funds, growth equity, and private lending, aiming to deliver risk-adjusted returns with low correlation to public markets. The firm manages over $2.6 billion in assets, building diversified portfolios for institutional and individual investors seeking access to alternative strategies. Kensington has invested over $1.1 billion to date, including in companies like Brightspark Ventures, which received financing in 2017 to support its early-stage software VC growth. In 2024, Kensington partnered with AGF Management Limited to expand its offerings and reach. The firm was founded in 1996 by Tom Kennedy, who also serves as Chair of the Investment Committee.