Desjardins Capital

Desjardins Capital is the private equity and venture capital arm of Mouvement des caisses Desjardins, based in Quebec, Canada. It provides growth capital, mezzanine, and select debt financing to early-stage through mature companies across industrial, manufacturing, technology, and service sectors, with emphasis on health care, life sciences, and biotechnology. The firm also supports cooperatives, including worker-owned and housing cooperatives, and network cooperatives, financing development, acquisitions, expansions, and succession plans. It primarily invests in Quebec and surrounding regions, and can finance growth, acquisitions, management buyouts, and modernization. Investments may be equity or debt, including unsecured loans, with instruments ranging from senior debt to equity, and tenures typically five to eight years for equity and three to five years for debt. The firm often takes minority stakes with board participation. It does not invest in natural resource exploration or financial services. Desjardins Capital traces its roots to 1974 and operates within the Desjardins Group.

Daniel Archambault

Investment Manager

Nathalie Bernard

COO

Eric Bolduc

Investment Director

Jean-Yves Bourgeois

Managing Director and Group Head, Capital Markets

Jean-Philippe Bujold

Investment Manager

Past deals in Asset Management

FirstService Corporation

Post in 2025
FirstService Corporation specializes in real estate-related services, operating primarily in commercial real estate services, residential property management, and property services. They manage thousands of residential communities and offer a range of property services through various brands.

First Capital REIT

Post in 2024
First Capital REIT is a mixed-use urban real estate developer, owner, and operator based in Canada. The company specializes in developing grocery-anchored, open-air shopping centers located in populated neighborhoods. Its primary objective is to create vibrant communities that cater to the needs of local businesses, consumers, and residents, while also generating value for investors. Through its focus on community-oriented developments, First Capital REIT aims to enhance the quality of life in the areas it serves.

First Capital REIT

Post in 2024
First Capital REIT is a mixed-use urban real estate developer, owner, and operator based in Canada. The company specializes in developing grocery-anchored, open-air shopping centers located in populated neighborhoods. Its primary objective is to create vibrant communities that cater to the needs of local businesses, consumers, and residents, while also generating value for investors. Through its focus on community-oriented developments, First Capital REIT aims to enhance the quality of life in the areas it serves.

Artis REIT

Post in 2022
Artis Real Estate Investment Trust is a diversified Canadian real estate investment trust based in Winnipeg, specializing in industrial and office properties across Canada and the United States. Since its establishment in 2004, Artis has pursued a disciplined growth strategy, amassing a portfolio that encompasses approximately 23.8 million square feet of leasable area. The properties are strategically located in Central and Western Canada and select U.S. markets, including regions such as Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Arizona, Minnesota, Colorado, New York, and Wisconsin. The portfolio is primarily composed of industrial properties, followed by office and retail properties, reflecting Artis's commitment to investing in commercial real estate in key markets.

Mako Fintech

Seed Round in 2021
Mako Fintech is a financial technology platform focused on automating wealth management processes. The company aims to democratize the digitalization of wealth management by offering tailored automation solutions that align with the unique workflows of individual firms. By providing these solutions at a significantly lower cost, Mako Fintech enables organizations to reduce risks and costs associated with external proxy voting and reporting services. The platform leverages cloud-based technology to facilitate efficient and streamlined operations in the financial sector.

Fronsac Real Estate Investment Trust

Post in 2020
Fronsac Real Estate Investment Trust is a Canada-based real estate investment company that owns and rents commercial properties. It holds about 20 properties in Quebec and Ontario, leased to tenants such as fast‑food chains, oil and gas firms, and convenience store operators. The portfolio includes locations such as Les Coteaux, Rivieres‑du‑Loup, Saint‑Jean‑sur‑le‑Richelieu, Trois‑Rivières, Val‑David, Cap‑de‑la‑Madeleine, Louiseville, Levis, Cornwall, and several addresses on Leonard de Vinci and Bernard‑Pilon.

Fronsac Real Estate Investment Trust

Post in 2020
Fronsac Real Estate Investment Trust is a Canada-based real estate investment company that owns and rents commercial properties. It holds about 20 properties in Quebec and Ontario, leased to tenants such as fast‑food chains, oil and gas firms, and convenience store operators. The portfolio includes locations such as Les Coteaux, Rivieres‑du‑Loup, Saint‑Jean‑sur‑le‑Richelieu, Trois‑Rivières, Val‑David, Cap‑de‑la‑Madeleine, Louiseville, Levis, Cornwall, and several addresses on Leonard de Vinci and Bernard‑Pilon.

Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust

Post in 2019
Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust is a prominent Canadian real‑estate investment trust that focuses on high‑quality, sustainable properties designed to enhance local communities. The trust owns and manages over 280 properties across Canada, including residential, commercial, and retail assets that serve as places for people to live, work, shop, and play. By prioritizing long‑term value and community impact, Crombie REIT contributes to the development of welcoming and convenient spaces nationwide.

Moka

Series A in 2019
Moka Financial Technologies Inc. is a financial technology company based in Montreal, Canada, that operates an application designed to assist users in achieving their financial goals. Founded in 2015 and rebranded from Mylo in July 2020, Moka's app automatically rounds up everyday purchases and invests the spare change, allowing users to start investing without requiring significant financial knowledge or lifestyle changes. Since its launch in 2017, the app has gained popularity, with over 750,000 downloads and numerous positive reviews. Moka leverages artificial intelligence to provide personalized financial insights and recommendations, simplifying money management for its users. The company is also focused on developing additional features, such as expense reduction tools, debt repayment acceleration, financial coaching, and cashback rewards, to further empower individuals in their financial journeys.

InterRent REIT

Post in 2019
InterRent REIT is a real estate investment trust focused on enhancing Unitholder value through the acquisition and ownership of multi-residential properties across Canada. The organization aims to expand its portfolio in markets with stable vacancies and sufficient available units to facilitate effective management. InterRent's primary goals include providing Unitholders with stable and growing cash distributions from a diversified property portfolio, enhancing asset value through active management, and increasing distributable income via strategic acquisitions. Revenue is generated from rental income as well as ancillary services such as parking and laundry. The company emphasizes a conservative payout ratio to maintain a healthy balance sheet while pursuing growth.

Ni2

Venture Round in 2018
N(i)² is a technology company specializing in the development and marketing of software solutions for the management of information technology (IT) infrastructure and service support. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company provides a comprehensive suite of IT infrastructure management applications that utilize a knowledge-based configuration management database (CMDB) platform. This platform allows organizations to identify, catalog, track, optimize, and manage their configuration items effectively. N(i)²'s offerings include an asset management application designed to oversee the IT asset lifecycle in accordance with established business rules, as well as a rack and connectivity application that optimizes data center operations by managing the positioning of cards within chassis and racks. The software aims to enhance service delivery for IT service providers, enabling them to streamline their infrastructure management and improve collaboration and innovation.

Moka

Seed Round in 2018
Moka Financial Technologies Inc. is a financial technology company based in Montreal, Canada, that operates an application designed to assist users in achieving their financial goals. Founded in 2015 and rebranded from Mylo in July 2020, Moka's app automatically rounds up everyday purchases and invests the spare change, allowing users to start investing without requiring significant financial knowledge or lifestyle changes. Since its launch in 2017, the app has gained popularity, with over 750,000 downloads and numerous positive reviews. Moka leverages artificial intelligence to provide personalized financial insights and recommendations, simplifying money management for its users. The company is also focused on developing additional features, such as expense reduction tools, debt repayment acceleration, financial coaching, and cashback rewards, to further empower individuals in their financial journeys.

Element Fleet Management

Post in 2014
Element Fleet Management offers comprehensive services for commercial vehicle and equipment fleets worldwide, including acquisition, maintenance, route optimization, risk management, remarketing, decarbonization strategies, electric vehicle integration, and fleet electrification management.

Ace services mécaniques

Venture Round in 2013
ACE Services Mécaniques Inc. is a company based in Val d'Or, Canada, specializing in mobile mechanical services for heavy equipment. Founded in 2010 by Sébastien Bédard and Pascal Rochette, the company leverages over 20 years of combined experience in various sectors, including mining and machinery dealerships. ACE offers a range of services that include on-site mechanical repairs, hydraulic hose repair, and welding services, thereby ensuring that clients can maintain and troubleshoot their heavy equipment effectively. The company's focus is on enhancing the productivity of its clients' operations through reliable and efficient service delivery. With a vision to become Quebec’s leading general service provider for heavy equipment, ACE is steadily progressing towards this goal.

Medifice

Venture Round in 2010
Médifice Investments, established in 1976, specializes in developing and producing innovative real estate projects tailored to the health and public services sector. Based in Boisbriand, the company is committed to high standards of competence and rigor, contributing significantly to the socio-economic development of Québec. Médifice employs nearly twenty people and focuses on constructing and managing a variety of infrastructures, including schools, sports and cultural complexes, libraries, and health residences. The company collaborates with government bodies, municipalities, public institutions, and investor partners to ensure projects are completed on time.

Meriton

Series C in 2005
Founded in 2019, Meriton is a Dallas-based manufacturer of mechanical engineering devices used in the construction of office buildings, houses, and other commercial structures. It provides capital and operational support to its portfolio companies, enabling them to transition ownership and accelerate long-term growth. Meriton invests heavily in software, IT, finance, marketing, leadership development, and HR to increase efficiency and drive growth across its portfolio.

GEOCOMtms

Venture Round in 2005
GEOCOMtms, Inc. specializes in integrated fleet management software tailored for local and short-haul pickup and delivery operations. Founded in 1999 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers its flagship product, A.MAZE Fleet Management, which includes features for route planning, trucking dispatch, GPS fleet tracking, mobile field service, and fleet maintenance. In addition to its software solutions, GEOCOMtms provides essential services such as implementation, training, and support to ensure effective use of its systems. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including couriers, food and beverage, last-mile delivery, logistics providers, petroleum, and retail distribution.

Meriton

Series B in 2004
Founded in 2019, Meriton is a Dallas-based manufacturer of mechanical engineering devices used in the construction of office buildings, houses, and other commercial structures. It provides capital and operational support to its portfolio companies, enabling them to transition ownership and accelerate long-term growth. Meriton invests heavily in software, IT, finance, marketing, leadership development, and HR to increase efficiency and drive growth across its portfolio.
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