Sussex secures Fengate investment to fuel Canada‑wide and strategic growth

Sussex secures Fengate investment to fuel Canada‑wide and strategic growth

Toronto, January 21, 2026

Sussex Strategy Group (“Sussex”) today announced that Fengate Private Equity, a division of Fengate Asset Management (“Fengate”), has made a strategic investment in the firm to support the next stage of its growth across Canada. The partnership reflects strong confidence in Sussex’s team, client relationships, and long term vision as Canada’s premier public affairs and strategic communications firm.

Founded in 1998, Sussex provides integrated public affairs, strategic communications and digital advocacy, and advisory services to clients operating in complex and regulated sectors including healthcare, energy, environment, mining, defence, transportation and infrastructure, land use planning and development, trade and finance, and the broader public and not for profit sectors. The investment from Fengate will help Sussex expand its national footprint, enhance its advisory capabilities, and further invest in its people, platforms, and technology to deliver exceptional client service.

“This partnership marks an exciting next chapter for Sussex,” said Chris Benedetti, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer at Sussex Strategy Group. “Fengate’s investment will enable us to invest further in our people, extend our reach nationally, and strengthen the platforms that support best-in class advisory services for our clients. We are tremendously excited about the future and how we can grow our team to meet client demand.”

“Sussex has built a highly respected, advisory platform with deep expertise in sectors that are critical to Canada’s economy,” said Deian Kutev, Managing Director, Private Equity at Fengate Asset Management. “This investment reflects our strategy of partnering with market-leading businesses to accelerate growth. Sussex is an ideal fit for our growing portfolio, with an experienced team and strong market position. We see significant opportunity to support continued expansion and build on the momentum Sussex has established.”

Sussex will continue to operate under its existing leadership team, with no changes to its brand or day to day client service. The partnership brings together two Canadian owned organizations with a shared focus on long term partnership, growth, and impact in the communities they serve.

About Sussex Strategy Group

Sussex Strategy Group is Canada’s premier public affairs firm. Since 1998, Sussex has delivered exceptional results by combining deep industry expertise, political insight, and strategic creativity to help clients advance and safeguard their interests. With offices in Toronto and Ottawa and a network of associates nationwide, we empower leading businesses and trade associations to shape policy, secure funding and opportunities, and protect their reputations in an increasingly competitive and complex environment. More than advisors, we are trusted partners who turn uncertainty into advantage and challenges into catalysts for growth. Learn more at www.sussex-strategy.com

About Fengate Asset Management

Fengate Asset Management is a leading alternative investment manager, with more than $25 billion in assets under management, focused on private equity, infrastructure and real estate strategies. With offices and team members across Canada and the United States, Fengate leverages more than 50 years of entrepreneurial experience to deliver excellent investment results on behalf of its clients. Fengate Private Equity, a division of Fengate Asset Management, is a differentiated investment platform supporting the growth ambitions of entrepreneurs through transformative capital. Fengate is managing this investment independently, in its capacity as an investment manager for the LiUNA Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada. Learn more at  www.fengate.com