09/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/01/2026 09:54
TORONTO, September 1, 2026 - Dawson Partners ("Dawson" or the "Firm"), a global alternative asset manager focused on providing innovative structured solutions to the private markets, is pleased to announce that it has been named the 12th largest secondaries firm globally by Secondaries Investor in its 2026 SI 50 ranking.
The SI 50 ranking recognizes the world's 50 largest secondaries firms. The ranking is determined by the amount of dedicated secondaries capital raised between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2025.
"At Dawson, we view scale as both a strategic advantage and an enabler of our business. As the Firm has grown, we have expanded our capabilities, deepened our access to data and invested meaningfully in technology. This has ultimately helped strengthen our ability to move with speed and provide certainty of execution to our counterparties," said Yann Robard, Managing Partner at Dawson. "This milestone reflects the strength of the global platform we have built, the trust placed in us by our investors and counterparties, and the commitment of our team. At the heart of that platform is a disciplined investment approach and a culture grounded in partnership, performance and integrity, all guided by an unwavering investor-first mindset."
Since its inception in 2015, Dawson has grown alongside the secondaries market, thoughtfully scaling its business and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the market. Today, the Firm has grown to over US$30 billion in assets under management and over 270 professionals across four global offices.
About Dawson Partners
Dawson Partners is a global alternative asset manager focused on providing innovative structured solutions to the private markets. Founded in 2015, the Firm takes a differentiated approach to selecting, curating, structuring, and managing bespoke portfolios to serve the demands of a growing market. Dawson has over US$30 billion of assets under management and has deployed over US$37 billion across more than 320 transactions. The Firm has over 270 employees and offices in Toronto, London, New York City, and Hong Kong. For more information, visit: https://www.dawsonpartners.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The 2026 SI 50 ranking was determined by Secondaries Investor based on their own methodologies and criteria. Inclusion on the list is based on the amount of self-reported dedicated secondaries capital raised between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2025. There is no cost associated with any submissions. No person should interpret any recognition as an endorsement of Dawson's past performance or as an indicator of future performance.