Fondaction is a private equity firm established in 1996 and based in Montreal, Canada, with a commitment to socially responsible finance. It specializes in direct investments and fund of fund investments, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, including clean energy, agri-food, agriculture, and technology. Fondaction invests in companies primarily located in Quebec, providing equity or loans ranging between CAD 0.5 million and CAD 10 million for direct investments, and up to CAD 75 million for fund investments. The firm typically takes minority stakes in its portfolio companies and aims for exits within five to eight years. With assets exceeding one billion dollars and over 131,000 shareholders, Fondaction plays a significant role in supporting the development of more than 1,050 SMEs, contributing to job creation and the advancement of a more equitable and sustainable economy. The firm has a strong commitment to sustainable development, having been one of the first in Quebec to produce accountability reports and adhere to high standards of transparency in economic, social, and environmental practices.
Vice President, Community Engagement and Public Affairs and Executive Committee Member
Dominique Chaussé
Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Direct Investments, Major Accounts
Isabelle Lechasseur
Portfolio Director, CoInvestments
Stéphan Morency
Deputy Chief Investment Officer
Geneviève Morin
President, Administrator, CEO, Board Member and Member of the Steering Committee
Caroline Senneville
Board Member, President of the Council and President of the Coordination Committee
Past deals in Fish
Entosystem
Venture Round in 2024
Entosystem is a Canadian company based in Sherbrooke, founded in 2016, that specializes in producing insect-based proteins and flour aimed at enhancing the nutritional value of food waste. The company utilizes innovative insect farming technologies to recycle grocery waste, creating high-value insect protein products for the animal nutrition market, particularly for livestock such as fish and poultry. With a commitment to sustainability, Entosystem contributes to the circular agriculture economy by providing eco-friendly options that help reduce food waste while offering nutritious feed alternatives. Currently, the company employs a small team to support its operations.
Produits Alimentaires LM
Venture Round in 2020
Produits Alimentaires LM specializes in the processing of foods such as meat, fish and seafood.
Entosystem
Venture Round in 2020
Entosystem is a Canadian company based in Sherbrooke, founded in 2016, that specializes in producing insect-based proteins and flour aimed at enhancing the nutritional value of food waste. The company utilizes innovative insect farming technologies to recycle grocery waste, creating high-value insect protein products for the animal nutrition market, particularly for livestock such as fish and poultry. With a commitment to sustainability, Entosystem contributes to the circular agriculture economy by providing eco-friendly options that help reduce food waste while offering nutritious feed alternatives. Currently, the company employs a small team to support its operations.
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