Desjardins Capital

Desjardins Capital is the private equity and venture capital arm of Mouvement des caisses Desjardins, established in 1974 and headquartered in Québec, Canada. The firm focuses on investing in a variety of sectors, including healthcare, agricultural services, manufacturing, and technology. It specializes in providing capital for growth, acquisitions, and modernization of businesses, primarily in the form of equity and mezzanine financing. Desjardins Capital targets investments in companies with proprietary intellectual property and a strong development strategy, particularly in life sciences and biotechnology. Its investment range typically spans from $0.09 million to $24.22 million in equity and from $0.09 million to $484 million in debt, with a preference for supporting small and medium-sized enterprises throughout Québec. The firm aims to foster development in various regions, particularly in Greater Montreal, while maintaining a focus on cooperatives, excluding those in natural resource exploration and financial services. Desjardins Capital also offers tailored financing solutions to worker shareholder cooperatives and cooperative networks, emphasizing long-term growth and sustainability.

Daniel Archambault

Investment Manager

Jean-Philippe Bujold

Investment Manager

Jean-Philippe Coiteux

Investment Manager

Claude Delâge

Senior Investment Manager

Sylvain Fontaine

Investment Manager

Michel Leclerc

Vice President, Subordinated Debt

Marie-Andrée Roy-Turgeon

Investment Manager

John-Patrick Saker

Investment Manager

Jean-Marc Wassef

Senior Investment Manager

7 past transactions

QScale

Venture Round in 2023
Developer of computing infrastructure designed for AI processing. The company's platform provides high-density campuses configured to operationalize machine learning and compute-intensive workloads and offers environmentally responsible data processing, enabling clients to get faster results without polluting the planet.

MY01

Series A in 2023
MY01 offers real-time, accurate muscle pressure measurement that allows users to take timely action. MY01 capitalizes on clinically proven sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS). The company was founded in 2015 and based in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.

WeCook Meals

Series C in 2022
WeCook Meals is a home meal delivery service based in Dorval, Canada, that specializes in providing a diverse selection of healthy, balanced meals and snacks. Founded in 2013, the company offers an online platform where customers can easily choose from a weekly menu featuring fresh produce and meats, select their delivery location, and receive their orders. With a focus on convenience and quality, WeCook Meals caters to the needs of its subscribers in Québec and Ontario. The company has grown to employ over 150 individuals, reflecting its commitment to delivering tasty and nutritious meal options.

Entosystem

Venture Round in 2022
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.

A3 Surfaces

Seed Round in 2022
A3 Surfaces Inc., founded in 2015 and located in Chicoutimi, specializes in surface treatment services that incorporate antimicrobial agents into anodized aluminum. This innovative technology creates surfaces capable of eradicating pathogens rapidly, significantly reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections. A3 Surfaces' products are designed for a variety of applications, including commercial, industrial, and institutional environments, effectively targeting frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs and railings. The company employs a small team of five individuals dedicated to enhancing surface safety through advanced antimicrobial solutions.

Orthogone

Venture Round in 2022
Orthogone is a recognized engineering design services firm specializing in embedded systems. The company offers comprehensive engineering and design services aimed at defining and integrating all elements of embedded platforms. Orthogone provides turnkey electronics product development across various industries, including healthcare, automotive, telecommunications, data center, aerospace and defense, and security and surveillance. By leveraging a team of technical experts, the firm supports companies in driving innovation in software product development.

Axya

Seed Round in 2022
Axya, formerly known as GRAD4 Inc., is a Montreal-based company that has developed an artificial intelligence platform aimed at automating industrial operations. The platform offers a software as a service (SaaS) solution that connects small and medium-sized manufacturing shop owners with suppliers, streamlining the subcontracting process for computer numerical control (CNC) machining, sheet metal, and parts manufacturing. Additionally, Axya provides contract management, quotation receipt, tender approval, and data analysis services, all designed to enhance efficiency in the manufacturing sector. Established in 2019, the company's marketplace standardizes and centralizes the subcontracting process, making it easier for users to access necessary services and materials.
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