Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group, established in 1900, is a cooperative financial group based in Montreal, Canada. It offers a wide range of financial services to individuals and businesses, including personal banking, credit and loans, investments, insurance, and wealth management. Through its subsidiary, Desjardins Capital, the group provides venture capital and development capital to businesses and cooperatives across various sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and agriculture. Desjardins Capital invests in startups, early-stage, and mature companies, typically providing equity or debt financing ranging from $0.09 million to $20 million for periods of 3 to 10 years. The group also offers corporate financing, debt capital markets, and equity capital markets services through its Desjardins Securities division.

Daniel Archambault

Investment Manager

Nathalie Bernard

COO

Eric Bolduc

Investment Director

Jean-Yves Bourgeois

Managing Director and Group Head, Capital Markets

Martin Brunelle

Vice President of Growth, Acquisition and Development

Jean-Philippe Bujold

Investment Manager

Jean-Philippe Coiteux

Investment Manager

Philippe Collerette

Director of Development

Boris Collignon

Vice President, Strategy, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships

Guy Cormier

President and CEO

Claude Delâge

Senior Investment Manager

Sylvain Fontaine

Investment Manager

Nicolas Gravel

Vice President, Venture Capital

Michel Leclerc

Vice President, Subordinated Debt

Roland Leger

Associate Vice President

Caroline Poissant

Investment Director

Marie-Andrée Roy-Turgeon

Investment Manager

John-Patrick Saker

Investment Manager

Marc Villeneuve

Vice President, Development and Outreach

Jean-Marc Wassef

Senior Investment Manager

Past deals in Metals and Mining

Laserax

Debt Financing in 2024
Laserax Inc. is a manufacturer of laser systems tailored for industrial applications, established in 2010 and based in Québec, Canada. The company specializes in laser marking, cutting, welding, and cleaning solutions, providing both standard and custom laser machines for various sectors including automotive, primary metals, and other manufacturing industries. Laserax's products enhance traceability and efficiency by allowing high-speed marking and processing of moving parts without compromising quality. Additionally, the company offers laser process development, safety services, and on-site support to ensure optimal performance and reliability of its systems.

Laserax

Series C in 2024
Laserax Inc. is a manufacturer of laser systems tailored for industrial applications, established in 2010 and based in Québec, Canada. The company specializes in laser marking, cutting, welding, and cleaning solutions, providing both standard and custom laser machines for various sectors including automotive, primary metals, and other manufacturing industries. Laserax's products enhance traceability and efficiency by allowing high-speed marking and processing of moving parts without compromising quality. Additionally, the company offers laser process development, safety services, and on-site support to ensure optimal performance and reliability of its systems.

K92 Mining

Post in 2022
K92 Mining Inc. is engaged in the exploration, development, and mining of mineral deposits in Papua New Guinea, focusing primarily on the Kainantu Gold Mine. This property, covering approximately 410 square kilometers in the Eastern Highlands province, was previously mined by Highlands Pacific and Barrick Gold between 2006 and 2009. K92 Mining aims to advance the Kainantu project towards production while expanding known mineralization areas and exploring high-priority targets. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, and is led by a team of industry professionals with extensive expertise in mining, production startups, and mineral exploration. K92 Mining produces gold, copper, and silver, contributing to the region's mining landscape.

GoGold Resources

Post in 2022
GoGold Resources Inc. is a Canadian mineral resource company focused on the exploration, development, and production of gold and silver, primarily in Mexico. The company owns the Parral Tailings project in Chihuahua, which is currently under construction for a heap leach facility to process tailings. Additionally, GoGold has an option to acquire 100% of the Los Ricos project, encompassing approximately 22,000 hectares in Jalisco State. With its primary operations in Mexico, the company is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.

Osisko Development

Post in 2020
Osisko Development is a gold mining company mainly focused on developing a mining camp in Canada.

Marathon Gold

Post in 2020
Marathon Gold Corporation is a Canadian company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral resource projects, primarily targeting gold and other precious and base metals. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Toronto, the company’s flagship asset is the Valentine Lake gold property located in Newfoundland and Labrador. This project encompasses a series of four mineralized deposits along a 20-kilometer system, highlighting its potential for significant mineral resources.

Stornoway Diamond

Post in 2020
Stornoway Diamond Corporation is a prominent Canadian company focused on the mining, acquisition, and exploration of diamond properties. Established in 1986 and headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, Stornoway's primary asset is the fully-owned Renard Mine, which is currently under construction and is set to become Quebec's first diamond mine. In addition to the Renard project, the company holds a portfolio of exploration assets across Canada, including properties and joint ventures such as Adamantin, Qilalugaq, and Pikoo. Stornoway aims to enhance its business through the continued exploration and development of its diamond mining operations.

FjordAl Aluminium

Venture Round in 2020
FjordAl Aluminium Inc. is a manufacturer based in Saguenay, Canada, specializing in the production of high-quality aluminum redraw rods. Founded in 2017, the company serves various sectors, including mechanical, welding, and electrical applications, primarily within the metallurgical industry. FjordAl produces aluminum rods with high silicon or magnesium content, which are particularly sought after for sheathing commercial and industrial electrical cables. By mastering continuous casting and hot rolling processes, the company provides both standard and specialized products to meet the specific needs of its clients in the metallurgy sector. With a dedicated workforce of around 20 employees, FjordAl Aluminium is committed to delivering premium products that enhance the performance and reliability of aluminum applications.

Nature ALU

Venture Round in 2019
Nature ALU, founded in 2016 and based in Chicoutimi, specializes in the production of high-quality purified aluminum. The company primarily serves the chemical and aerospace industries, manufacturing components used in capacitors, aluminum powder, sapphire, energy storage equipment, and specialty alloys. With a commitment to environmental responsibility and adherence to health and safety practices, Nature ALU employs around 20 individuals dedicated to producing state-of-the-art aluminum products tailored to meet the needs of its industrial clients.

Laserax

Venture Round in 2018
Laserax Inc. is a manufacturer of laser systems tailored for industrial applications, established in 2010 and based in Québec, Canada. The company specializes in laser marking, cutting, welding, and cleaning solutions, providing both standard and custom laser machines for various sectors including automotive, primary metals, and other manufacturing industries. Laserax's products enhance traceability and efficiency by allowing high-speed marking and processing of moving parts without compromising quality. Additionally, the company offers laser process development, safety services, and on-site support to ensure optimal performance and reliability of its systems.

Kintavar Exploration

Post in 2018
Kintavar Exploration Inc. is a natural resource corporation focused on the exploration and development of gold and base metal properties in Canada, particularly in Quebec. The company's flagship project is the Mitchi copper property, spanning approximately 30,000 hectares in the Grenville geological province. In addition to Mitchi, Kintavar holds interests in the Anik gold property, which consists of 120 claims covering 6,700 hectares southeast of Chapais, and the Riviere à l’aigle project, comprising 161 claims over 9,026 hectares in the Chapais-Chibougamau region. The company aims to identify and acquire underexplored properties in geologically favorable areas, primarily focusing on the Abitibi gold district and the Grenville geological province. Kintavar Exploration is headquartered in Boucherville, Canada.

Orla Mining

Post in 2018
Orla Mining Ltd. is a mineral exploration and development company based in Vancouver, Canada, focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing mineral properties. The company primarily targets gold, silver, zinc, lead, and copper deposits. Orla owns 100% of the Camino Rojo project, which spans approximately 160,000 hectares in Zacatecas, Mexico, and the Cerro Quema gold project located in Panama. Additionally, Orla holds an option to acquire the Monitor Gold project in Nye County, Nevada. The Camino Rojo project is notable for its advanced open-pit and heap leach operations, with significant estimated mineral reserves. Since its incorporation in 2007, Orla has established itself as a key player in the mineral exploration sector, with operations across Mexico, Panama, and the United States.

Osisko Metals

Post in 2017
Osisko Metals is a metal exploration and development company focused primarily on zinc. The company holds approximately 40,000 hectares in the Bathurst Mining Camp, a region known for its historical production of zinc, lead, and silver. Osisko Metals employs a multi-deposit model, leveraging its interests in various properties, including the Gaspe Copper Mine and the Pine Point Mining Camp, to explore and evaluate base metal resources in Canada.

Leucrotta Exploration

Post in 2017
Leucrotta Exploration Inc. is an oil and natural gas producer based in Canada, primarily focused on the Montney formation in the Dawson area of Northeast British Columbia. The company holds approximately 100,500 gross (90,200 net) acres, equivalent to about 157 gross (141 net) sections of Montney land in the Doe/Mica region. Leucrotta is engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of oil and natural gas reserves, currently achieving a production rate of approximately 3,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

Reftech International

Seed Round in 2016
Reftech International, established in 2013, specializes in refractory materials engineering, sales, and installation services. The company operates across various industries, including mining, smelting, petrochemical, steel, cement, and aluminum in both North and South America. With a workforce of over 45 employees, Reftech International is headquartered in Lachine. It provides a comprehensive range of services aimed at enhancing the performance and longevity of industrial equipment through high-quality refractory materials.

Hudbay

Post in 2014
Hudbay is a Canadian integrated mining company engaged in the production of copper concentrate, molybdenum concentrate, and zinc metal. The company operates three polymetallic mines, four ore concentrators, and a zinc production facility in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada, as well as in Cusco, Peru. Additionally, Hudbay has copper projects in Arizona and Nevada, United States. The company's primary focus is on the discovery, production, and marketing of base and precious metals, with a significant portion of its revenue derived from copper operations. Hudbay markets its copper concentrates to smelters in Asia, America, and Europe, while zinc metal represents its second largest revenue source. The company is committed to responsible mining practices and aims to create sustainable value through the development and operation of high-quality mineral deposits, benefiting the regions and communities where it operates.

Perpetua Resources

Post in 2012
Perpetua Resources is a mineral exploration company based in Vancouver, Canada, primarily focused on the exploration and development of the Stibnite Gold Project in central Idaho, United States. The project, which is 100% owned by the company, is renowned for its large-scale, high-grade gold deposits, as well as significant by-products of antimony and silver. Perpetua's business involves not only exploring for these valuable minerals but also implementing a modern, responsible mining approach to restore the historic, abandoned mine site. The company aims to provide critical resources for the American future, contribute to the clean energy supply chain, and benefit the surrounding community while striving to protect and improve the natural environment.

Azimut Exploration

Post in 2009
Azimut Exploration Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of mineral properties primarily in Quebec. The company specializes in the exploration of a diverse range of minerals, including copper, gold, zinc, silver, cobalt, tungsten, rare earth elements, uranium, chromium, nickel, and platinum group elements. Azimut holds an extensive portfolio of twenty-eight exploration properties, encompassing 11,916 claims located in the James Bay and Nunavik regions. The company employs advanced techniques for project generation, utilizing large geoscientific databases to identify potential targets. With its headquarters in Longueuil, Canada, Azimut is dedicated to developing partnerships and leveraging its exploration expertise to advance its projects.

Azimut Exploration

Post in 2006
Azimut Exploration Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of mineral properties primarily in Quebec. The company specializes in the exploration of a diverse range of minerals, including copper, gold, zinc, silver, cobalt, tungsten, rare earth elements, uranium, chromium, nickel, and platinum group elements. Azimut holds an extensive portfolio of twenty-eight exploration properties, encompassing 11,916 claims located in the James Bay and Nunavik regions. The company employs advanced techniques for project generation, utilizing large geoscientific databases to identify potential targets. With its headquarters in Longueuil, Canada, Azimut is dedicated to developing partnerships and leveraging its exploration expertise to advance its projects.

Hudbay

Post in 2006
Hudbay is a Canadian integrated mining company engaged in the production of copper concentrate, molybdenum concentrate, and zinc metal. The company operates three polymetallic mines, four ore concentrators, and a zinc production facility in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada, as well as in Cusco, Peru. Additionally, Hudbay has copper projects in Arizona and Nevada, United States. The company's primary focus is on the discovery, production, and marketing of base and precious metals, with a significant portion of its revenue derived from copper operations. Hudbay markets its copper concentrates to smelters in Asia, America, and Europe, while zinc metal represents its second largest revenue source. The company is committed to responsible mining practices and aims to create sustainable value through the development and operation of high-quality mineral deposits, benefiting the regions and communities where it operates.

ADRIA POWER SYSTEMS

Venture Round in 2005
Founded in 2002 in Rouyn-Noranda, Adria Power Systems designs and manufactures a wide range of high-voltage electric devices and equipment for heavy industry and the mining sector. It leverages its engineering and research and development services to offer safe high-performance equipment tailored to client needs. With some 80 employees and operating in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, northern Québec, and Ontario, Adria has plans for international expansion.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.