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.
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Manulift
Private Equity Round in 2024
Manulift is a specialized distributor of material handling machinery, serving clients in the construction, industrial, mining, and agricultural sectors. The company offers sales and rental services for new and used machines, including aerial work platforms, lifting equipment, and telescopic handlers. Additionally, Manulift provides comprehensive after-sales support, such as servicing and financing options, to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the equipment.
Manac
Post in 2024
Manac is a manufacturer and designer of aluminum semi-trailers, catering to various sectors including transportation, construction, energy, mining, forestry, and agriculture. The company offers a diverse range of products, including vans, flatbeds, and specialized trailers such as dumps, low beds, grain hoppers, chassis, and trailers for chips and logging. With a focus on the heavy trailer industry, Manac positions itself as a key player in providing durable and efficient solutions for road transport and related applications.
Rcm Modulaire
Private Equity Round in 2023
Rcm Modulaire is engaged in the designs and manufactures quality modular buildings.
Cegerco
Venture Round in 2023
Cegerco is a general contracting firm that focuses on the construction and renovation of industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors. The company is known for its expertise in restoring historic buildings while preserving original materials. Additionally, Cegerco provides specialized services in the mining sector, including the construction of silos, conveyors, and crushers. With a comprehensive range of offerings encompassing building planning, design, civil works, and contracting, Cegerco aims to meet the diverse needs of its clients in various sectors.
RenoRun
Series B in 2022
RenoRun Inc. is a construction materials delivery company that caters to the needs of the construction industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company offers a wide range of products, including beams, bricks, and concrete mixes. RenoRun has developed a mobile-friendly platform that allows general contractors to place orders easily, streamlining the process of procuring materials. This innovative service minimizes wasted time and effort for contractors by providing efficient delivery directly to job sites, with trained runners ensuring timely collection and drop-off of materials. In addition to its Montreal headquarters, RenoRun operates in Toronto, Canada, and Austin, Texas, positioning itself as a significant player in the construction supply market.
Collaboration Québec, coopérative de solidarité en ingénierie et construction
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, as a continuation of Plan Unique inc., Collaboration Québec, Coop de Solidarité en Ingénierie et Construction provides professional services in maintenance and engineering, plan and specification design and review, construction project supervision and management, as a general contractor.
Specializing in sustainable development, the Sorel-Tracy-based business employs six full-time employees, and up to 15 part-time employees depending on project volume.
Élite Management SST
Venture Round in 2019
Élite Management SST, founded in 2014, specializes in optimizing occupational health and safety due diligence for clients in the industrial and construction sectors. The company offers a certification and project management solution that has been effectively applied across various projects, including construction sites, maintenance, and repair operations. By leveraging advanced technological expertise and a team of experienced professionals, Élite Management SST supports clients and their subcontractors in enhancing productivity while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The company currently employs approximately ten individuals and works closely with its sister company, Action SST, to deliver comprehensive services tailored to the needs of their clientele.
Horisol, coopérative de travailleurs
Grant in 2019
A unique player in the lumber industry, Horisol is an adapted company specialised in wood planing, primarily for the production of fence boards according to their clients’ specifications. Founded on the cooperative business model in 1987 in St-Jean-Port-Joli, Horisol is proud to offer quality products and services while maintaining its social vocation and following sustainable development principles.
Osblock
Venture Round in 2019
Osblock Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Sainte-Monique, specializes in the manufacturing of ready-to-install insulated structural walls aimed at simplifying the home building process. With a team of approximately 15 employees, the company focuses on providing modular and structural blocks that enhance construction efficiency, durability, and energy efficiency. Its innovative approach not only streamlines installation but also supports environmentally friendly building practices, aligning with LEED standards for sustainable construction. By redefining traditional construction techniques, Osblock Inc. offers a practical solution for modern building needs.
Longpré BP
Venture Round in 2017
Les Entreprises Longpré manufactures and sells precast concrete toppings on wooden structures for the housing and multi-unit condo construction industry. Longpré BP was founded in Sherbrooke in 2017.
Groupe Surmesure
Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2013, Groupe Surmesure specializes in interior systems and offers a full range of services to commercial and institutional construction industries, both private and public, in Montréal and the surrounding areas. The company is based in Chambly and has between 40 and 60 employees depending on the season.
Avizo Experts-Conseils
Venture Round in 2015
Avizo provides comprehensive engineering and technical consulting services, specializing in wastewater treatment, environmental management, infrastructure development, and related sectors. Their offerings include municipal engineering, civil engineering, urban planning, diagnosis of sewer networks, riparian development, bank stabilization, and wastewater treatment solutions.
Solutions Genyk
Seed Round in 2015
Created in 2012, Genyk Solutions develops and markets a variety of polyurethane foams to meet the standards of every area of construction. The polyurethane foams developed by GENYK Solutions are not limited to building insulation. Indeed, they are used in a multitude of applications across a wide variety of industries. GENYK’s flagship product is BOREAL Nature, a pulverised polyurethane foam insulation system designed with a large proportion of renewable and recyclable raw materials. The Grand-Mère company employs about twenty people.
TB4 Construction
Seed Round in 2014
A general construction contractor founded in 2011, TB4 Construction specializes in project management in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors, with a particular focus on sports complexes. Based in Québec City, the company is home to some 30 employees.
G. & S. Fer-Aluminium
Venture Round in 2013
Founded in Montréal in 1962 and employing a staff of around 20, G. & S. Fer Aluminium designs, manufactures and installs stairways, handrails, balconies, security grilles, awnings, guardrails, iron and aluminum fencing, and fibreglass and aluminum flooring.
DEK Canada
Venture Round in 2012
DEK Canada is a leading distributor in the garage door industry, providing a comprehensive inventory of components for garage doors, gate automation, and electrical and electronic repairs. The company serves both residential and commercial markets, offering products that facilitate the operation of gate openers, sectional doors, and speed doors. Through its extensive selection, DEK Canada positions itself as a one-stop shop for professionals in the garage door and access control sectors, ensuring that customers have access to essential parts and tools necessary for efficient installations and repairs.
MC CRYSTAL DISTRIBUTION
Venture Round in 2012
MC Crystal Distribution is a wholesaler and distributor specializing in maintenance products and supplies for hardwood floors. The company offers a range of products, including varnishes, oils, abrasives, and professional tools, designed for the installation, renovation, and sanding of wood floors. By providing high-quality materials and equipment, MC Crystal Distribution supports customers in achieving superior finishes for wooden floors and cabinetry.
Telecon
Venture Round in 2011
TELECON Group is a Québec-based company headquartered in Trois-Rivières, specializing in technical engineering, design, construction, and implementation services for both wireless and wireline telecommunications networks. The company operates mainly in major urban centers across Québec and Ontario, catering to a diverse clientele that includes significant players in the telephony, cable, and Internet service sectors, as well as communication network operators. With a workforce of 1,140 employees, over 900 of whom are based in Québec, TELECON offers a comprehensive range of services, including the installation, maintenance, and engineering of telecommunications networks, as well as the location and maintenance of underground utility cables, both copper and fiber optic.
A. & D. Prévost
Acquisition in 2011
They manufacture a wide selection of high-quality aluminum building materials for upscale institutional, commercial and residential markets. They are known for leading-edge designs and possess unique anodic oxidation treatment expertise.
They have been working in partnership with architects, glaziers and general contractors since 1959, developing curtain wall systems, doors, windows, skylights and other durable products in innovative designs.
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.
Résidence des Bâtisseurs
Venture Round in 2010
Established in 2004, La Résidence des Bâtisseurs of Sept-Îles, Québec is a residence for senior citizens that employs 50 people in the area. At the end of the construction of phase III, the number of units will grow to nearly 300.
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.
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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