Capital Financière agricole
Capital Financière agricole Inc. is a venture capital and private equity firm established in 2002 as part of La Financière agricole du Québec, focusing on investments within the agricultural and agri-food sectors to promote economic growth in Quebec. The firm targets various investment stages, including startups, mid-venture, and growth capital transactions, primarily in areas such as food processing, agricultural biotechnology, and agricultural machinery. It actively seeks to invest in companies with farm operators as associates and emphasizes projects that enhance local food distribution networks and specialty products. Capital Financière agricole prefers equity investments ranging from CAD0.2 million to CAD3 million, participating actively in the management of portfolio companies, typically holding investments for seven to ten years for startups and five to eight years for established firms. The firm's capital is primarily sourced from government funds, and it collaborates with other investors, including the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, which has a 10% stake in the firm.
Entosystem is a Canadian company based in Sherbrooke that specializes in producing entomological proteins and flour derived from insects. Founded in 2016, the company uses innovative insect farming technologies to convert food waste, particularly grocery waste, into high-value insect protein products. These products, which include dried and live larvae, are aimed primarily at the animal nutrition market. Entosystem's ecologically responsible approach positions it as a key player in the circular agriculture economy, emphasizing sustainability and the recuperation of nutritional value from waste. The company currently employs a small team of six people.
Les Productions Horticoles Demers Inc. is a family-owned business established in 1960, based in Saint-Nicolas, Canada. The company specializes in the cultivation of tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries, peppers, and eggplant, providing high-quality produce to customers in Quebec, Ontario, the Maritimes, and the New England states. Emphasizing a harmonious balance between cultivation practices and natural conditions, the Demers brand has built a reputation for creativity and authenticity in the horticultural sector. With operations also in Drummondville and l’Assomption, the company employs over 200 individuals and sells its products directly from the farm, ensuring fresh and premium offerings for its clientele.
Laboratoire M2 manufactures innovative disinfection products from its proprietary platform named THYMOX TECHNOLOGY. Laboratoire M2 is also working on expanding its line of THYMOX TECHNOLOGY products and applications.the lab which has developed this technology branded as THYMOX.In order to ensure its exclusive ownership of the technology, Laboratoire M2 acquired the intellectual property rights to Thymox. The company holds Canadian and US and South-American patents on the product’s formulation and application, and has applied for patents in 40 other countries.