Telesystem

Telesystem Ltd. is a Montreal-based private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1984 by Charles Sirois. The firm specializes in investments within the media and technology sectors, focusing on data analytics and industrial innovations. Telesystem targets mid and late-stage ventures, emerging growth, and early revenue stage companies, often serving as the lead investor in initial funding rounds. Its investment strategy includes taking both majority and minority stakes in companies, with a preference for opportunities in Canada and the United States. Over its history, Telesystem has been involved in creating, acquiring, financing, and managing companies primarily in the information and communication technologies sector. Additionally, Telesystem Space operates within Canada’s wireless telecommunications industry, expanding the firm's reach in technological investments.

Daniel Cyr

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Josée Dumais

Senior Director, Finance

Denis M. Sirois

Vice President, Investments

François-Charles Sirois

President and Chief Executive Officer

Past deals in Quebec

NorthStar Earth & Space

Venture Round in 2021
NorthStar Earth & Space Inc. is a provider of a global environmental information platform that leverages satellite-based data analytics to deliver earth observation and space object tracking services. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company offers a range of applications across various industries. In forestry, it provides insights for forest preservation and monitoring. In the environmental and water sectors, it addresses issues related to water supply and quality. In agriculture, NorthStar assists with crop monitoring and risk analysis. The energy and natural resources sectors benefit from its services in operational efficiency and resource exploration, while urban planning receives support through land use and infrastructure data. Additionally, NorthStar specializes in space object tracking, delivering navigation assistance and collision warnings by monitoring and cataloging numerous space objects. Through its comprehensive data-driven approach, NorthStar aims to foster sustainable development and promote the responsible management of Earth's resources.

Prevtec microbia

Venture Round in 2015
Prevtec Microbia Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Montreal, Canada, established in 2003 as a spin-off from the Faculté de médecine vétérinaire at the Université de Montréal. The company specializes in developing and marketing technologies and products aimed at enhancing the health of food animals, thereby improving production performance and food safety. Its primary product, Coliprotec, is a live vaccine designed to prevent post-weaning diarrhea in pigs caused by F4 (K88)-positive E. coli bacteria. Prevtec Microbia has operations in Canada and Europe, focusing on the prevention of bacterial infections in food animal production. The company operates as a subsidiary of Elanco Canada Limited.

Woozworld

Series B in 2011
Woozworld Inc. is a Montreal-based company that operates a virtual platform designed for children, tweens, and teens to engage creatively and socially. Founded in 2009, Woozworld offers a free multiplayer online experience where users can create personalized avatars, known as Woozens, and participate in a community of millions. Players can design their own virtual spaces called Unitz, dress their avatars in fashionable outfits, and engage in social activities such as hosting parties, chatting with friends, and entering contests. The platform encourages creativity and social interaction, allowing users to express themselves and build friendships in a fun, dynamic environment. In 2019, Woozworld became a subsidiary of Azerion BV.

iperceptions

Series A in 2008
iPerceptions Inc. develops web-focused voice of customer (VoC) solutions for telecommunications, hospitality, e-commerce, financial, and automotive industries. The company’s enterprise platform collects and analyzes feedback of real visitors in real situations across customer lifecycle. Its active research platform injects VoC results into business processes. The company also offers survey design, deployment, and analysis services. It serves marketers and brand managers, customer experience professionals, market researchers, web analysts, UX professionals, web managers, and application designers. iPerceptions Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Montreal, Canada. As of July 15, 2020, iPerceptions Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Astute, Inc..

Airborne Entertainment

Series A in 2001
Airborne Entertainment publishes and provides mobile entertainment content and applications, including games, images, video, ringtones, ring-back tones, and informational content. The company’s product portfolio comprises original and branded properties, including, Family Guy(TM), Donald Trump's Real Estate Tycoon(TM), Speed TV Mobile(TM), Maxim ToGo(TM), and Cosmo Mobile(TM). Its products are available across wireless carriers in North America and Europe. It also provides retailers and branded destinations with the ability to reach mobile consumers directly via premium and promotional channels. Airborne Entertainment was founded in 2000 and is based in Montréal, Quebec.