Champlain Financial Corporation

Pierre Simard founded Champlain Financial Corporation, a merchant bank in Montreal, Canada. CFC's investment team is comprised of seasoned professionals with complementary backgrounds in industry, accounting, investment banking and management consulting, all of whom work closely with each of their companies to provide hands on support and CEO/senior management coaching. CFC's team – including their network of industry professionals – is focused on adding value to their portfolio companies by providing strategic direction and operational expertise.

Terry Enepekidis

Operating Partner

André La Forge

Advisory Partner

Scott Jackson

Partner

Jean-Stéphane Yansouni

Partner

7 past transactions

Dion Herbs & Spices

Acquisition in 2021
Dion Herbs & Spices is now a leading herbs & spices seller in Quebec, offering the widest range of products, according to AC Neilson studies. Those are available in over 1000 retailers in Canada and the United States.

Naya Waters, Inc.

Acquisition in 2021
Naya Waters, Inc. provides bottled spring water. we promote a healthy lifestyle. Our planet deserves all our attention to stay healthy. Our business philosophy is to provide exceptional quality spring water while minimizing our environmental footprint, especially with the creation of bottles made from 100% recycled plastic. We are eager to reduce our ecological footprint and dare to dream, to produce one day a packaging that will leave no trace, and that why not have a positive impact on our environment.

Bad Monkey Popcorn

Acquisition in 2020
Bad Monkey Popcorn is a maker of ready-to-eat popcorn and other confectionery items.

La Canadienne

Acquisition in 2019
La Canadienne is in the manufacturing, distribution and retailing of women's winter footwear.
Riverside Lobster International is a seafood processor and wholesale distributor located in Meteghan, Canada, along the shores of St. Mary’s Bay in the Atlantic Ocean. This region is renowned for its high-quality black hard shell lobsters, which are sought after globally. The company specializes in a variety of seafood products, including frozen cooked lobster meat, whole cooked scallops, and frozen raw lobster tails. Riverside Lobster is committed to delivering top-quality seafood, recognizing that its success is closely linked to the satisfaction of its customers.
Cheticamp Fisheries International is a seafood processing company with state-of-the-art facilities located in Nova Scotia, Canada. Cheticamp Fisheries meets Marine Stewardship Council certification standards to provide the finest, sustainably sourced Atlantic Canadian snow crab to customers around the world.

Brault & Bouthillier

Acquisition in 2012
Brault & Bouthillier Inc. is a retailer based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in educational and curriculum-based products for children. Founded in 1944, the company offers a diverse range of items, including educational games, arts and crafts supplies, science and technology toys, furniture, physical education equipment, and teaching materials for subjects like math and French. In addition to its retail operations, Brault & Bouthillier provides training and consulting services for educators, teaching specialists, and parents, aimed at enhancing children's learning experiences. The company also hosts events such as Red Carpet Days for teachers, robotic training sessions, and arts and crafts workshops. With sales offices across Quebec, Ontario, and the Maritimes, Brault & Bouthillier is committed to supporting the educational community and fostering the development of children through quality products and services.