Fonds de solidarité FTQ

Fonds de solidarité FTQ is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Montreal, Canada, focusing on investments in small and medium-sized businesses primarily in Quebec. The firm specializes in various financial activities including start-ups, early ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and business successions. It invests in diverse sectors such as aerospace, agri-food, natural resources, and life sciences, while avoiding retail, real estate, and biotechnology. Fonds de solidarité FTQ typically seeks projects requiring investments of $3 million or more and offers loans up to $2 million. It targets companies with specific financial criteria, such as minimum capitalization and revenue thresholds, and can take both minority and majority stakes in its portfolio. The firm aims to foster economic development by supporting companies that positively impact the Quebec economy and holds investments for five to ten years, extending to over ten years in cases of business succession. With a strategic focus on regional growth, Fonds de solidarité FTQ operates across various regions of Quebec, reinforcing its commitment to local development and innovation.

Pierre Belle-Isle

Investment Professional

Normand Bélanger

President, CEO and Member of Management Committee at Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ

Robert Charpentier

Portfolio Manager and Member of Investment Advisory Board

Serge Cormier

Director of Construction at Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ

Serge Côtes

Senior Investment Advisor

Eric Deschênes

Asset Management Director of Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ

Roxanne Emond

Director, Administration and Investment

Nathalie Gagnon

Director of Administration and Human Resources of Fonds Immobilier de Solidarité FTQ

Renaud Gagné

Director

Daniel Gilbert

Portfolio Manager

Daniel Hinse

Senior Director of Investment of Consumer Goods, Entertainment and Equipments

Josée Lagacé

Director of Communications and Marketing of Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ

Daniel Laporte

SVP of Turnaround and Special Projects

Liette Leduc

Senior Director of Legal Affairs

Gilles Poulin

Senior Director of Investment of Aerospace, Construction and Transportation

Chad Ruel

Investment Professional

Jean Thifault

Director of Partner Worker Relations

246 past transactions

7 Gen

Series A in 2022
7Gen develops charging infrastructure and vehicle leasing projects that enable commercial fleet managers to convert to electric vehicles.
Full Investment Portfolio: Bonds: 66.41% Mortgage and Other Loans: 18.99% Shares: 6.12% Investment Properties: 3.29% Loans to Policyholders: 5.18% Incorporated in 1925, Power Corporation of Canada is a firm based in the Canada. The firm is engaged in insurance, retirement, wealth management and investment businesses which includes alternative asset investment platforms in North America, Europe and Asia.

Worximity Technology

Series B in 2022
Founded by Yannick Desmarais, Worximity Technology create businesses applications for mobile and tablets, mainly on iOS. Worximity Technology is devoted to develop innovative real-time apps in order to resolve existing problems within enterprises. Stay in touch with your production 24/7, no matter where you are. In this new era of IoT, Worximity keeps you connected with your smart factory. Up and running in less than a day, the mobile dashboard provides an overview of your production in real time.

WeCook Meals

Series C in 2022
WeCook Meals produces and delivers home cooked fast food. Its online sales platform allows users to select from a range of meals, meats, and snacks; choose delivery location; and receive order. WeCook Meals was formerly known as Nutrition Fit Plus and changed its name to WeCook Meals. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Dorval, Canada.

Epitopea

Seed Round in 2022
Epitopea is a transatlantic biotechnology company developing transformational immunotherapies to treat cancer by targeting a new class of antigens that are broadly shared between patients with the same cancer indication. Cryptigen™ TSAs are discovered by a proprietary approach deploying immunopetidomics, mass spectrometry, genomics, and bioinformatics, which allows the identification of conserved, aberrantly-expressed, tumour-specific antigens, hidden in cancer's 'junk' DNA. These hidden Cryptigen™ TSAs have been identified by research led by Drs. Claude Perreault and Pierre Thibault at the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer at Université de Montréal.

GCM Consultants

Private Equity Round in 2022
GCM Consultants has delivered, for over 25 years, high-performance engineering services through inspired resources who hail from industry. We execute capital projects between $0 and 200 M – studies, preliminary and detailed engineering, project and construction management. We offer technical services to our clients in the following industrial sectors: • Oil and gas production • Refining • Petrochemical • Mining and metallurgy • Pharma, Biotech and Food • Building and Data Center

Ventus Therapeutics

Series C in 2022
Ventus Therapeutics U.S., Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Natick, Massachusetts, with an additional location in Montreal, Canada. Founded in 2019, it focuses on discovering and developing novel small-molecule medicines that target the innate immune system to address autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, and cancer. The company employs a structural immunology platform that integrates protein engineering to elucidate molecular structures and mechanisms of action. This platform facilitates the development of precise binding and functional screening assays, as well as structure-based modeling. Ventus Therapeutics is advancing an emerging pipeline of drug programs aimed at key targets within the innate immune system, leveraging its proprietary capabilities in rational and structure-based drug design.

LeddarTech

Series D in 2022
LeddarTech Inc. is a developer of advanced detection and ranging systems utilizing time-of-flight measurement technology with infrared LEDs. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, the company offers a range of products, including smart sensor modules for various applications, such as traffic management and industrial use. LeddarTech specializes in environmental sensing platforms, particularly for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), enabling customers to address key sensing and perception challenges. Its LeddarVision™ sensor-fusion platform and the LeddarEngine™ for LiDAR development support automotive system integrators in creating comprehensive sensing solutions applicable across multiple mobility sectors, including autonomous shuttles and delivery vehicles. The company holds numerous patents that contribute to innovations in automotive sensing technologies. LeddarTech also provides interconnected sensor solutions for urban infrastructure, public safety, navigation, and agriculture, and sells its products online.

TickSmith

Series A in 2022
TickSmith Corp. designs and develops a data management system TickVault. The company offers a big data platform for recording, storing, transforming, analyzing, and delivering structured and unstructured financial data such as trade and quote history, news, and events, research, and corporate actions. The platform manages tick data, reference data, FIX messages, back-office data, financial and media content, PDFs, time-series, and statements. Additionally it provides data management, web portal and services, access and identity management, workflow management, monitoring, and audit logs. TickSmith Corp.’s clientele include exchange and data vendors, trading groups, and regulators, and SROs. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

Cook it

Funding Round in 2021
Cook it is a ready-to-cook meal company in Canada. Cook it's mission is to reduce food waste and to take away the inconvenience associated with weekly meal planning. The company delivers incredibly delicious and easily prepared meals that everyone can proudly cook.

Groupe Crete inc

Venture Round in 2021
The Crête Group's activities are the results of a family-run company founded by Gérard Crête in 1949 and developed thereafter by his son Martin and his grandson Sébastien. For the past sixty years, their business, human and community relations have been defined by honesty, respect and integrity. It is understood that, despite its impressive track record, the Crête family knew how to stay humble and modest in spite of their numerous success that they willingly share with all of their partners that accompanied them during those years. Going over this site, you will discover the passionate story of this family native of the Mauricie, that, during many years, knew how to get out of a tricky situation in an unstable economy and an industry constantly restructuring. A family as determined as dynamic, constantly challenging their own company politics while always seeking excellence. The Crête family is in business for long! Groupe Crete's misssion is to remain a performing and flexible company of the Québec softwood transformation industry, a renewable ressource. By manufacturing products that are adapted to the needs of our customers. The company develops innovative products that are respectful of the environment, with the objective to generate value for the community, its customers, employees and shareholders.

NuChem Sciences

Venture Round in 2021
NuChem Sciences is drug discovery in chemistry contract research organization (CRO) located in Montréal. It has established a diverse customer base of biotech, pharma, and academic research laboratories within North America. Its broad range of therapeutic areas including inflammation, diabetes, bone, obesity, infectious diseases, cancer, and pain.

Thryv Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Thryv Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for long QT syndrome, a genetic disorder characterized by prolonged ventricular repolarization, which can lead to life-threatening arrhythmias. The company's research centers on SGK-1, a regulator of sodium channels in heart cells, which is implicated in the overactivity associated with long QT syndrome. By targeting this kinase, Thryv aims to address the underlying causes of the disorder and improve treatment options for affected patients. Based in Laval, Canada, the company is committed to advancing its pipeline to enhance patient outcomes in this critical area of cardiovascular health.

Troilus Gold

Post in 2021
Troilus Gold is a Canadian based development stage resource company focused on the potential restart and mineral expansion of the former producing Troilus gold and copper mine, located within the Frotêt-Evans Greenstone Belt in Quebec.

Giiant Pharma

Seed Round in 2021
Giiant is a preclinical-stage biotech company that, with its proprietary Precision Delivery technology platform, designs gut-restricted, tissue-specific, small molecule, drug therapeutics with various biological targets in gastroenterology. Its lead program GT-2108 is a microbiota-activated PDE4 inhibitor prodrugs, with improved drug tolerability and enhanced therapeutic effect.

Ventus Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Ventus Therapeutics U.S., Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Natick, Massachusetts, with an additional location in Montreal, Canada. Founded in 2019, it focuses on discovering and developing novel small-molecule medicines that target the innate immune system to address autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, and cancer. The company employs a structural immunology platform that integrates protein engineering to elucidate molecular structures and mechanisms of action. This platform facilitates the development of precise binding and functional screening assays, as well as structure-based modeling. Ventus Therapeutics is advancing an emerging pipeline of drug programs aimed at key targets within the innate immune system, leveraging its proprietary capabilities in rational and structure-based drug design.

district m

Series C in 2021
district m Inc. is a digital media company based in Montreal, Canada, that specializes in programmatic advertising solutions for both advertisers and publishers. Established in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive data management platform that enables real-time tracking of advertising campaigns. Its offerings include a range of services such as data and contextual targeting, engagement metrics, reporting, multi-targeting, and geotargeting, aimed at optimizing sales and conversions for advertisers. Additionally, district m operates a programmatic publisher platform that focuses on inventory monetization, yield optimization, and quality control, supporting publishers in maximizing their advertising revenue. With operations extending to Toronto and New York, district m aims to simplify the programmatic advertising process while delivering effective solutions.

Microbrasserie Le Bockale

Venture Round in 2020
Microbrasserie Le Bockale produces and sells non-alcoholic microbrewery beers. It offers flavored beers without alcohol. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Drummondville, Canada.

Noviflow

Venture Round in 2020
NoviFlow develops high performance Ethernet switches compliant with the latest OpenFlow protocol and designed to address the two key needs of initial SDN deployments: the flow table capacity to handle large numbers of users and the network throughput to enable solutions that can scale. NoviFlow offers the most complete OpenFlow 1.3/1.4 implementation for SDN forwarding planes that deliver up to 240 Gbps of throughput and support up to 1 million flow entries.

Préverco inc

Venture Round in 2020
Preverco is an industry leading manufacturer of high-end hardwood flooring, offering the widest variety of species, colors, widths and grades, as well as the highest-quality finishes available. Preverco also offers a quality warranty for its superior products, as well as floor maintenance products to protect customers'​ investments. Its reputation for excellent customer service, continuous quality and dependable delivery is impeccable in the industry.

JOSEPH RIBKOFF INC

Venture Round in 2020
JOSEPH RIBKOFF INC is a Canadian fashion company that specializes in designing, producing, and distributing women's dresses, including collections for resort, cruise, office, formal, and eveningwear. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Dorval, Canada, the company has established itself as a leader in the fashion industry, innovating to meet the diverse needs of modern women. With a presence in over 64 international markets, JOSEPH RIBKOFF INC has built a reputation for setting trends and creating collections that cater to busy lifestyles. The company retails its products through a network of distributors globally, maintaining a commitment to quality and style in its offerings.

FLO

Series C in 2020
AddÉnergie Technologies Inc. is a leading Canadian company specializing in smart charging solutions for electric vehicles. Established in 2009 and based in Québec, the company develops, manufactures, and operates a range of charging stations tailored for various market segments, including the public sector, employers, multi-residential buildings, and fleets. Its product offerings include the SmartTWO and SmartDC charging stations for commercial and industrial use, as well as specialized solutions like the CoRe+ charger for private areas and the Curbside Charger. AddÉnergie is also the provider of the Electric Circuit and VERnetworkTM, two of Canada’s largest charging station networks, which collectively feature over 2,000 charging stations. The company supplies both the hardware and software necessary for managing these networks, and it is poised to expand its operations through new partnerships and networks internationally.

La Coop fédérée

Venture Round in 2020
La Coop fédérée is an agri-food federation of cooperatives that represent agricultural producers and consumers. It represents more than 60,000 members grouped into close to 70 cooperatives in multiple Canadian provinces. La Coop fédérée employs more than 13,000 employees and has a revenue of $6.3 billion. Its activities are divided into three divisions: Olymel S.E.C (under the Olymel, Flamingo and Lafleur banners, the Agri-business division (under the La Coop, Élite, Agrocentre, Agrico and Agromart banners), and the BMR Group (under the BMR, Unimat and Potvin & Bouchard banners). La Coop fédérée was founded on 1922 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec in Canada.

Omnirobotic

Seed Round in 2020
Omnirobotic Inc develops autonomous industrial robots. Its Omnipainter, vision-guided robotic system, is designed to provide flexibility, scalability, and customization to coating and painting and is based on artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. The omnirobotic eliminates the dullest, dirtiest, and dangerous tasks in the painting industry. Omnirobotic Inc was founded in 2016 and is based in Laval, Canada.

GHGSat

Series B in 2020
GHGSat Incorporated provides greenhouse gas emissions monitoring data and services. The company offers data products, including surface reflectance images, abundance datasets, concentration maps, and monitoring and emission rates. Its analysis services include monitoring of targeted sites, such as natural gas leaks from pipelines; emission rate estimations, including inventory analysis emission rate of species; augmented analysis of emissions; mosaics of commercial satellite imagery products; and trending analysis of emissions from individual sites, or grouped sites. The company offers its products through a network of resellers to oil and gas, power generation, mining, waste management, and agriculture markets in Canada and internationally. GHGSat Incorporated was founded in 2011 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Inversago Pharma

Series B in 2020
Inversago Pharma Inc. is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Montreal, Canada, focused on developing innovative peripherally-restricted cannabinoid-1 receptor (CB1) inverse agonists. Founded in 2015, the company aims to address various health conditions, including Prader-Willi syndrome, Type-1 diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic disorders such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Inversago's approach seeks to overcome limitations associated with earlier generations of CB1 blockers, thereby maximizing their therapeutic potential. By advancing new drug candidates, Inversago Pharma is positioned to provide healthcare professionals and patients with effective treatment options for metabolic and fibrotic disorders.

Les Serres Frank Zyromski

Venture Round in 2020
Les Serres Frank Zyromski Inc. produces and supplies young plant cuttings which has carved out a place of choice in the field of ornamental horticulture. The company offers products to greenhouse operators, distributors and garden centers across Canada and the United States. The company was incorporated in 1978 and is based in Rivière-Rouge, Canada.

EBC inc

Venture Round in 2020
EBC Inc. is a construction and renovation company based in L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada, with a strong presence in both domestic and international markets. Founded in 1968 by Fernand and Germain Houle, the family-owned business has completed over 600 projects valued at more than $6 billion. EBC specializes in a diverse range of construction services, including the development of office buildings, hospitals, residential care centers, educational institutions, and various commercial properties. The company also engages in civil engineering and earthworks, undertaking projects such as roads, bridges, hydroelectric and wind power developments, as well as marine and mining operations. EBC is recognized for its commitment to professionalism, budget adherence, and timely project delivery, which has earned it a solid reputation across Canada and beyond. The current president, Marie-Claude Houle, continues to uphold the core values of respect, integrity, and quality that have been foundational to the company since its inception.
Imperial Mining Group Ltd. operates as a mineral exploration company in Canada. The company primarily explores for copper-zinc, gold, scandium-niobium-tantalum, and silver deposits. The company holds interests in the Crater Lake project comprising 96 contiguous claims covering an area of 47 square kilometers located to the northeast of Schefferville, Quebec; and the Opawica project, which includes 42 contiguous mining titles in Gand and Lespérance townships covering an area of 23.45 square kilometers situated to the east of Desmaraisville in the Chibougamau mining camp. It also holds interests in the Carheil property comprising 100 contiguous claims covering an area of approximately 46.47 square kilometers; and the Brouillan property, which includes 13 claims covering a surface area of approximately 7.22 square kilometers located in the north of the town of La Sarre. In addition, the company holds an interest in the La Ronciere project, which consists of 45 mining claims covering an area of 25.1 square kilometers in Gand and La Roncière townships. Imperial Mining Group Ltd. is based in Montreal, Canada.

SNC Lavalin

Post in 2020
Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin's approximately 40,000 employees provide EPC and EPCM services to clients in a variety of industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, environment and water, infrastructure and power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions. SNC-Lavalin maintains exceptionally high standards for health and safety, ethics and compliance and environmental protection, and is committed to delivering quality projects on budget and on schedule to the complete satisfaction of its clients.
Les Aliments Morehouse Canada Limited manufactures and distributes mustard sauce. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Lachine, Canada.

IMV

Post in 2020
IMV Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative cancer immunotherapies and vaccines for infectious diseases, including COVID-19. Utilizing its proprietary delivery platform, the company targets immune cells within the human body to enhance their ability to attack cancer cells. Its lead candidate, DPX-Survivac, is a targeted T cell therapy that has shown promise in multiple Phase 1 and 1b trials for late-stage ovarian cancer and relapsed/refractory DLBCL. DPX-Survivac is currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials across six cancer types and is being evaluated in combination with Keytruda. IMV is also progressing with a DPX-based vaccine for COVID-19, developed in collaboration with experts in infectious diseases, and is working on a vaccine targeting the respiratory syncytial virus strain A. Founded in 2000 and based in Dartmouth, Canada, the company was previously known as Immunovaccine Inc. before rebranding in 2018.

IMV Inc

Post in 2020
IMV Inc Inc. applies its novel adjuvanting platform to the development of vaccines for cancer therapy, infectious diseases and animal health. The Company’s DepoVax™ platform is a patented formulation that provides controlled and prolonged exposure of antigens plus adjuvant to the immune system. IMV Inc has advanced two DepoVax-based cancer vaccines into Phase I human clinical trials. The Company is also advancing a broad infectious disease pipeline including vaccines in such indications as malaria, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and anthrax. In addition to the Company’s human health vaccine strategy, it continues to capture value from animal health vaccine applications. IMV Inc has key partnerships in the animal health sector including an agreement with Pfizer Animal Health.

Xebec Adsorption

Post in 2020
Xebec provides gas purification and filtration solutions for the natural gas, field gas, biogas, helium, and hydrogen markets. Xebec designs, engineers, and manufactures innovative products that transform raw gases into marketable sources of clean energy.

WorkJam

Series C in 2020
WorkJam, Inc. is a company that offers a web and mobile application designed to enhance workforce management and employee engagement across various industries, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Melbourne, Australia, WorkJam's platform provides features for shift and task management, scheduling, communication, training, and employee recognition. It aims to empower shift-based and non-desk workers by facilitating agile scheduling and effective communication, ultimately driving operational efficiency and productivity. The company's solutions also support improved labor cost management and customer experience by fostering a motivated and engaged workforce. WorkJam has established a strategic partnership with Digital Goodie to further enhance its offerings.

Chocmod

Venture Round in 2020
Chocmod is a family business founded in 1948 and located in Roncq in northern France. Truffles world leader, the company manufactures and distributes chocolate truffles through more than 45 countries on 5 continents. In 2011, a second production unit has been installed in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu near Montreal in order to serve the American market.

Exprolink

Venture Round in 2020
Exprolink is a company operating in the transportation electrification industry. Exprolink designs and manufactures outdoor cleaning vehicles for green smart cities. Its products, sold worldwide under the Madvac brand, include compact sweepers and litter vacuums for sidewalks, bicycle paths, parks and pedestrian lanes.

CIF Metal

Venture Round in 2020
CIF Metal is specialize in heavyweight, mid to large volume aluminum casting, using permanent and semi-permanent molds that are designed and manufactured in-house. High-quality. Cost-effective. The one-stop-shop experience you need.

Briva Finance

Venture Round in 2020
Briva Finance is offers companies an interim financing option allowing them to carry out their projects quickly.

Bestar

Venture Round in 2020
Bestar is designing and manufacturing ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture.

Thryv Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2020
Thryv Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for long QT syndrome, a genetic disorder characterized by prolonged ventricular repolarization, which can lead to life-threatening arrhythmias. The company's research centers on SGK-1, a regulator of sodium channels in heart cells, which is implicated in the overactivity associated with long QT syndrome. By targeting this kinase, Thryv aims to address the underlying causes of the disorder and improve treatment options for affected patients. Based in Laval, Canada, the company is committed to advancing its pipeline to enhance patient outcomes in this critical area of cardiovascular health.

Amex Exploration

Post in 2019
Amex Exploration Inc. is a mining exploration company based in Montreal, Canada, focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing gold and base metal projects primarily in Quebec. The company holds significant interests in several properties, including the Perron gold project, which encompasses 116 mining claims over 4,518 hectares in Rouyn-Noranda. Additionally, Amex Exploration owns 100% interests in multiple other properties, such as the Cameron property (731 hectares), the Madeleine West property (617 hectares), the Madeleine East property (168 hectares), and the Pusticamica property (2,600 hectares), all located in Lebel-sur-Quévillon. The company also holds interests in the Eastmain River North (4,055 hectares), Eastmain South (1,996 hectares), and Eastmain River Centre (350 hectares) properties in the Eeyou Istchee Territory of Baie James. Furthermore, Amex has an option to acquire the Gowan property, covering 256 hectares near the Kidd Creek Mine in Timmins. The company was previously known as Coleraine Mining Resources, Inc. and rebranded as Amex Exploration Inc. in September 2001.
Harfang Exploration Inc, formerly RedQuest Capital Corp, is a Canada-based mining exploration company. The Company's mission is to discover gold districts in the province of Quebec. The Company’s development model is based on the generation of mining projects and on the establishment of partnerships with exploration and mining companies. The Company owns Lac Menarik gold property located in the James Bay region of northern Quebec, an underexplored area.

Stradigi AI

Series A in 2019
Stradigi AI Inc., founded in 2005 and based in Montreal, Canada, specializes in artificial intelligence services through its AI platform. The company offers the Kepler AI business platform, designed to enhance data-driven decision-making across various business functions. By providing access to automated machine learning workflows, Stradigi AI enables organizations to streamline the AI deployment process, facilitating a project lifecycle that accelerates the time-to-value for insights derived from data. This approach allows businesses of all sizes to harness AI capabilities effectively, leading to measurable improvements in performance and decision-making.

Protekt Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2019
ProteKt Therapeutics is a drug development company aiming to develop potent and selective oral inhibitors of the kinase PKR for the treatment of neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory diseases. The company has raised a $4M pre-A round and graduated from the FutuRx accelerator in 2019.
Nordic Structures is the leading innovator in engineered wood products and mass timber construction. Its resource comes from responsibly managed lands within the regional boreal forest. Vertical integration, from forest to structure, bolstered by Nordic’s experienced design and development team, ensures consistent quality and unparalleled level of service.

Coveo

Private Equity Round in 2019
Coveo Solutions Inc. develops an intelligent enterprise search platform designed for mid-to-large size organizations across various industries. Its flagship products, such as Coveo for Salesforce and Coveo for Sitecore, enhance user experience by providing consumer-like search capabilities and personalized recommendations based on specific tasks. The platform connects and unifies information from both on-premise and cloud applications, enabling employees and customers to access relevant insights and expertise seamlessly. Coveo's technology facilitates self-service, improves contact center performance, and fosters collaboration within companies. Founded in 2004, Coveo is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with research and development operations in Quebec City, Canada, and additional offices in Montreal, Amsterdam, and the United Kingdom. The company also offers consulting and support services and maintains strategic partnerships with major technology firms.

La Coop fédérée

Venture Round in 2019
La Coop fédérée is an agri-food federation of cooperatives that represent agricultural producers and consumers. It represents more than 60,000 members grouped into close to 70 cooperatives in multiple Canadian provinces. La Coop fédérée employs more than 13,000 employees and has a revenue of $6.3 billion. Its activities are divided into three divisions: Olymel S.E.C (under the Olymel, Flamingo and Lafleur banners, the Agri-business division (under the La Coop, Élite, Agrocentre, Agrico and Agromart banners), and the BMR Group (under the BMR, Unimat and Potvin & Bouchard banners). La Coop fédérée was founded on 1922 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec in Canada.

Stelmine Canada

Post in 2019
Stelmine Inc. is a company involved in mineral exploration in Quebec. The Company plans to open a new gold mining camp on the eastern part of the Opinaca metasedimentary basin.It engages in the acquisition, exploration, production, development, and operation of mining properties.

Repare Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Repare Therapeutics is a developer of oncology drugs designed to target specific vulnerabilities of tumor cells. The company's drugs combine a proprietary high throughput gene-editing and target discovery method with high-resolution protein crystallography, computational biology and clinical informatics, enabling patients to improve cancer treatment both with single therapy and in combination with existing drugs and treatments.

Worximity Technology

Series A in 2019
Founded by Yannick Desmarais, Worximity Technology create businesses applications for mobile and tablets, mainly on iOS. Worximity Technology is devoted to develop innovative real-time apps in order to resolve existing problems within enterprises. Stay in touch with your production 24/7, no matter where you are. In this new era of IoT, Worximity keeps you connected with your smart factory. Up and running in less than a day, the mobile dashboard provides an overview of your production in real time.

LANDR

Series B in 2019
LANDR Audio Inc. provides a cloud based intelligent audio mixing and mastering technology for musicians. It offers MixGenius, an intelligent music production system that listens and responds using complex algorithms to engineer music. The company’s MixGenius includes psychoacoustic and spectral analysis system that actively listens to music and detects detailed features in the audio signals. LANDR Audio Inc. was formerly known as MixGenius, Inc. LANDR Audio Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

MAS Chibougamau Inc

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in Chibougamau in February 1962, M.A.S. Chibougamau Inc. is a local company specializing in the wholesale and retail distribution of industrial products and services for the mining, forestry and heavy industrial sectors as well as for the automotive sector. It also offers repair and engineering services through its major business partners.

Fromagerie Montebello Inc

Venture Round in 2019
A cheesemaker's dream Alain Boyer made cheese for several years at the Fromagerie de Plaisance, only to take another route… without, however, mourning the loss of the profession. In 2011, the stars realigned. Fromagerie Montebello was born in the heart of the Petite-Nation, to the great pleasure of lovers of fine cheeses who first adopted Tête à Papineau with enthusiasm! Thanks to the support of bodies that believed in the project, including the Quebec Ministry of Finance and the Economy, the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Investissement Quebec, Canada Economic Development and the Center local de développement Papineau, the premises on rue Principale now had an occupant. The artisanal production and marketing of cheese products was launched.

Motion Composites

Venture Round in 2019
Motion Composites is an innovative light-weight carbon wheelchair company. Motion Composites has developed a family of innovative, high-performance manual wheelchairs. Deploying the world’s most advanced technology, high-end materials and cutting-edge engineering, Motion Composites revolutionizes how people think about wheelchairs.

La compagnie 2 Amériks inc

Venture Round in 2019
Cie 2 Ameriks is a Canadian based manufacturer and importer of products sold under the brand name GoGo Quinoa. Founded in 2004.

CARTIER

Venture Round in 2019
CARTIER agency offers integrated communications and marketing services. These include in particular creation, design, content marketing, mobile marketing, relationship marketing, strategic planning, brand positioning and branding, sponsorship, social media, print, digital and audiovisual production, as well as a full media service

JCB Construction Canada Inc

Venture Round in 2019
JCB specializes in managing and executing commercial, industrial and institutional construction work since 1985.
The universe professional team of Brassard Goulet Yargeau , integrated financial services revolves around everything that concerns the integrated personal financial planning . Our firm supports its clients in all aspects of their financial planning. We have given ourselves the mandate to offer high-end services to a clientele made up of business people , professionals, senior employees and retirees. With the help of our network of professionals , we are able to deal with any situation. Our remuneration can take many forms, and this, in full transparency. A solid expertise also allows us to give lectures and write books on various topics of the business world.

VanillaSoft

Debt Financing in 2019
VanillaSoft, Inc. is a software as a service provider specializing in lead management and customer relationship management solutions tailored for phone-centric sales. Founded in 2003 and based in Plano, Texas, the company serves diverse industries including finance, mortgage, telemarketing, manufacturing, and telecommunications. VanillaSoft offers a comprehensive platform that enhances productivity through features such as next-best-lead routing, auto-dialing, real-time lead distribution, and live dashboards. These tools empower individuals and sales teams to optimize their outreach efforts, significantly improving their performance compared to traditional CRM systems. By integrating with existing phone systems or VOIP, VanillaSoft eliminates the need for expensive telecom upgrades, making it accessible for users globally. The platform is designed to ensure that leads are efficiently managed and followed up, fostering a productive sales environment.

Enerkem

Corporate Round in 2019
Enerkem Inc., a development stage company, focuses on the development and production of renewable biofuels and chemicals from waste. The company primarily focuses on the commercial production of cellulosic ethanol. Its proprietary thermochemical process converts waste into biofuels and chemicals. The company has a strategic partnership with NOVA Chemicals Corporation. The company is based in Montreal, Canada.

AVENIR GLOBAL

Venture Round in 2019
AVENIR GLOBAL is a holding and management company with an active operations mindset and a hands-on approach to all its investments. With 760 staff and offices in 21 locations across Canada, the U.S. and in Europe, it is the 22nd most important public relations firm in the world.

IMV

Post in 2019
IMV Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative cancer immunotherapies and vaccines for infectious diseases, including COVID-19. Utilizing its proprietary delivery platform, the company targets immune cells within the human body to enhance their ability to attack cancer cells. Its lead candidate, DPX-Survivac, is a targeted T cell therapy that has shown promise in multiple Phase 1 and 1b trials for late-stage ovarian cancer and relapsed/refractory DLBCL. DPX-Survivac is currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials across six cancer types and is being evaluated in combination with Keytruda. IMV is also progressing with a DPX-based vaccine for COVID-19, developed in collaboration with experts in infectious diseases, and is working on a vaccine targeting the respiratory syncytial virus strain A. Founded in 2000 and based in Dartmouth, Canada, the company was previously known as Immunovaccine Inc. before rebranding in 2018.

Hortau

Venture Round in 2019
Hortau specializes in wireless and web-based irrigation management. Hortau integrates proprietary soil sensing innovations with the latest information technologies to deliver the most advanced irrigation management solutions on the market. Hortau was founded in 2002, by Dr. Jean Caron, Agronomist, Ph.D in Soil Physics and Jocelyn Boudreau, agricultural engineer, M.Sc. in Soil Physics. Their expertise is in Agronomy, Soil Physics and Agricultural Engineering. Improving crop production is their focus.

Cirque du Soleil

Debt Financing in 2019
Cirque du Soleil is an entertainment company that focuses on the production of shows. IT offers an online platform that enables its users to find information and buy tickets for shows. The shows are performed in Las Vegas, New York, Orlando, and Riviera Maya. Cirque du Soleil facilitates an online boutique that enables shoppers to find and buy apparel, accessories, collectibles, arts, and more. Cirque du Soleil is based in Montreal, Canada and was founded in 1984.

district m

Series A in 2019
district m Inc. is a digital media company based in Montreal, Canada, that specializes in programmatic advertising solutions for both advertisers and publishers. Established in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive data management platform that enables real-time tracking of advertising campaigns. Its offerings include a range of services such as data and contextual targeting, engagement metrics, reporting, multi-targeting, and geotargeting, aimed at optimizing sales and conversions for advertisers. Additionally, district m operates a programmatic publisher platform that focuses on inventory monetization, yield optimization, and quality control, supporting publishers in maximizing their advertising revenue. With operations extending to Toronto and New York, district m aims to simplify the programmatic advertising process while delivering effective solutions.

CAE

Post in 2018
CAE is a global leader in simulation and modeling technologies, providing integrated training solutions primarily for the civil aviation and defense sectors. The company generates over C$1.5 billion in annual revenue and employs more than 7,000 individuals across over 100 sites and training locations in more than 20 countries. CAE boasts the largest installed base of full-flight simulators and training devices for both civil and military applications. Through a network of 29 training centers, CAE trains more than 75,000 crewmembers each year. In addition to training, the company offers modeling and simulation software across various market segments and provides professional services to help clients meet diverse simulation-based requirements.

Azimut Exploration

Post in 2018
Azimut Exploration Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of mineral properties in Canada. It explores for copper, gold, zinc, silver, cobalt, tungsten, rare earth elements, uranium, chromium, nickel, and platinum group elements. As at December 22, 2020, the company holds an exploration portfolio of twenty-eight exploration properties, comprising of 11,916 claims in the James Bay and Nunavik regions. The company is headquartered in Longueuil, Canada.

Bellus Health

Post in 2018
Bellus Health Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Laval, Canada, that focuses on developing therapeutics for chronic cough and other hypersensitization disorders. Its lead drug candidate, BLU-5937, is an oral small molecule antagonist of the P2X3 receptor, currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for chronic cough and chronic pruritus. The company is also engaged in developing KIACTA™, a treatment for AA amyloidosis, a rare kidney disease, which has completed its Phase 3 study. KIACTA™ is also being explored for sarcoidosis, a serious inflammatory condition affecting the lungs. Additionally, Bellus Health is working on Shigamab™, an antibody treatment for Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome caused by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, with pre-clinical studies underway. The company has a pipeline that includes research on AL amyloidosis, where amyloid protein accumulation leads to organ dysfunction.

Inno-3B

Seed Round in 2018
Inno-3B Inc. specializes in developing innovative artificial intelligence software and automated vertical farming systems designed to address environmental challenges in agriculture. Founded in 2014 and based in Saint-Pacôme, Canada, the company offers a range of products, including the Yield Factory, which features environmental control chambers for plant and insect production, a patented lighting system, and built-in pest control. Inno-3B's fully automated and scalable growing systems cater to a variety of sectors, including food production, pharmaceuticals, and research, allowing users—from small-scale growers to large multinational producers—to cultivate organic produce, berries, and herbs locally. The company aims to provide cost-effective and eco-friendly solutions while supporting users in managing their growing processes effectively.

Antios Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Antios Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2018. The company focuses on developing innovative therapies for viral diseases, particularly through its oral drug candidate, ATI-2173, aimed at treating patients infected with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis D viruses. With a leadership team that possesses extensive experience in the field, Antios Therapeutics is dedicated to advancing its research and development efforts toward potentially curative treatments for Hepatitis B virus infections.

LeddarTech

Convertible Note in 2018
LeddarTech Inc. is a developer of advanced detection and ranging systems utilizing time-of-flight measurement technology with infrared LEDs. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, the company offers a range of products, including smart sensor modules for various applications, such as traffic management and industrial use. LeddarTech specializes in environmental sensing platforms, particularly for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), enabling customers to address key sensing and perception challenges. Its LeddarVision™ sensor-fusion platform and the LeddarEngine™ for LiDAR development support automotive system integrators in creating comprehensive sensing solutions applicable across multiple mobility sectors, including autonomous shuttles and delivery vehicles. The company holds numerous patents that contribute to innovations in automotive sensing technologies. LeddarTech also provides interconnected sensor solutions for urban infrastructure, public safety, navigation, and agriculture, and sells its products online.

Kaloom

Series A in 2018
Kaloom Inc. provides large-scale networking, analytics and AI-based solutions. It offers programmable spine and leaf switches, and storage and application severs. It offers its services to data center operator, telcommunication, enterprise, cloud, and gaming industries. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Montreal, Canada.
Golden Valley Mines Ltd. is a Canadian company focused on identifying, acquiring, and developing mineral exploration and evaluation projects. The company primarily explores for a variety of minerals, including gold, copper, zinc, silver, cobalt, molybdenum, nickel, and platinum group metals. It holds 16 exploration properties located in key mining regions such as the Abitibi Greenstone Belt, the James Bay, Mistassini, and Otish regions of northern Quebec, as well as the Nunavik region and the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan. Golden Valley Mines typically conducts initial exploration on grassroots targets in which it holds a 100% interest, after which it seeks partners to fund further exploration. This strategy allows the company to maintain its generative programs while pursuing systematic exploration at other majority-owned projects. Established in 2000, Golden Valley Mines is headquartered in Val-d'Or, Canada.

TandemLaunch

Grant in 2018
TandemLaunch, founded in 2010 and based in Montréal, Canada, is an accelerator that focuses on scouting, accelerating, and commercializing early-stage technologies developed at leading universities. The firm partners with major consumer electronics brands and collaborates with innovative entrepreneurs to transform initial concepts into high-quality startup ventures. Their incubation program offers extensive support, including mentorship, engineering, business resources, and up to $800,000 in seed financing. Graduates of the program can also access additional venture investment from TandemLaunch Ventures, which manages a fund dedicated to early-stage technology companies. This fund particularly targets investments within the information technology sector and aims to support approximately 20 companies.

Milestone Pharmaceuticals

Series D in 2018
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes etripamil for the treatment of cardiovascular indications. It is developing etripamil, a novel channel blocker, which is in Phase III clinical trial for the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia in the United States and Canada, as well as for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, angina, and other cardiovascular indications. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

Licaplast Industrie Emballages inc

Private Equity Round in 2018
Licaplast develops and manufactures custom sustainable flexible packaging solutions and serves multiple industries including food. beverage, lawn & garden, dairy, bakery, pet food and more.

Alcor

Funding Round in 2018
Alcor Inc. operates as a distributor of roofing equipment and supplies. The company also manufactures roofing supplies. Its products include roofing supplies which include built up roofing, shingles, elastomeric roofing systems, coatings, insulation and sheating, nails, screws and fasteners, wood and gypsum board, and metal roofing; sheet metal supplies such as sheet metal, flashing and copings, metal screws, sealants and caulking, and tinsmith tools; ventilation and drainage equipment such as ventilation, drains and vents, exhaust, skylights and hatches; building envelope and sound proofing equipment including wall insulation and air and vapour barrier; and tools, safety and ladders such as roofer’s tools, safety products, and scales. Alcor Inc. also provides grizzly equipment such as on-deck equipment, handling equipment, powered deck equipment, hoisting equipment, roofing kettles, grizzly tolls and grizzly replacement parts. The company caters to contractors, homeowners and architects. Alcor Inc. was founded in 1982 and is based in Saint-Leonard, Canada.
Kintavar Exploration Inc. is a natural resource corporation focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold and base metal mineral properties in Canada, particularly in Quebec. The company's flagship project is the Mitchi copper property, which spans approximately 30,000 hectares in the Grenville geological province. Kintavar also holds the Anik gold property, covering 6,700 hectares in southeast Chapais, and the Riviere à l’aigle project, comprising 161 claims over 9,026 hectares in the Chapais-Chibougamau region. The company aims to identify and develop underexplored properties in both traditional and non-traditional geologically favorable environments, with a strategic focus on the Abitibi gold district and the Grenville geological province. Kintavar Exploration is based in Boucherville, Canada.

Stelmine Canada

Post in 2018
Stelmine Inc. is a company involved in mineral exploration in Quebec. The Company plans to open a new gold mining camp on the eastern part of the Opinaca metasedimentary basin.It engages in the acquisition, exploration, production, development, and operation of mining properties.

Produits Belt-Tech inc

Venture Round in 2018
Belt-Tech Products Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies webbings for OEM manufacturers in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. It offers nylon and polyester seat belt webbings for cars, trucks, and aircraft, as well as other webbing products used in automobiles for air-bag and side curtain-bag tether straps, child seat belts, various pull straps, safety harnesses, cargo control netting, and anchors used in transport. The company provides military narrow fabrics for various field applications, such as military backpacks, helmet straps, parachutes, reinforcement webbing used in tents and awnings, and tarpaulins. It also offers nylon and polyester webbings for commercial and industrial requirements, including slings and anchors. Belt-Tech Products Inc. was formerly known as Stark Bros Ribbon Corporation and changed its name to Belt-Tech Products Inc. in June 2005. The company was founded in 1931 and is based in Granby, Canada. Belt-Tech Products Inc. operates as a subsidiary of 9155-3164 Québec Inc.
Harfang Exploration Inc, formerly RedQuest Capital Corp, is a Canada-based mining exploration company. The Company's mission is to discover gold districts in the province of Quebec. The Company’s development model is based on the generation of mining projects and on the establishment of partnerships with exploration and mining companies. The Company owns Lac Menarik gold property located in the James Bay region of northern Quebec, an underexplored area.

EBI

Funding Round in 2018
EBI Montréal Inc. is a waste management and renewable energy service provider based in Berthierville, Canada. The company specializes in integrated waste management, offering services that include the collection and transportation of recyclable materials and putrescible waste, as well as the processing, recovery, and disposal of residual materials. EBI is also a significant producer of renewable natural gas in Québec, utilizing biogas recovered from landfill sites, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the company provides residual management services, shredding of confidential documents, and rental of containers, compactors, mobile toilets, wheeled bins, and cardboard presses. With one of the largest fleets of natural gas trucks in Québec and an extensive network of public compressed natural gas refueling stations, EBI plays a vital role in promoting environmental conservation in the region.

Sphinx Resources

Post in 2018
Sphinx is engaged in the generation and acquisition of exploration projects in Québec and Canada which is recognized as an attractive mining jurisdiction worldwide.

KisoJi Biotechnology

Series A in 2018
KisoJi Biotechnology Inc. is an early stage biotechnology company engaged in the development of antibodies for the treatment of various cancers.

Inovia

Debt Financing in 2018
Inovia Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of process equipment and machinery tailored for the food, biochemical, and industrial sectors. The company produces a range of equipment for the food industry, including feeders, grinders, packaging conveyors, and filling lines. In the biochemical sector, Inovia offers machines such as powder hoppers and pharmaceutical conveyors. Their industrial machinery includes temporary bridges, robotic packaging systems, and other specialized equipment. Inovia serves diverse markets, including food and snacks, beverages, dairy products, and pharmaceuticals, among others. Established in 2006, the company is headquartered in Sainte-Marie, Canada, and is dedicated to providing customized solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients while adhering to high standards of quality and performance.

Agro-100

Funding Round in 2018
Agro-100 Ltee is an agri-business based in Joliette, Canada, that specializes in the research, manufacture, and marketing of a wide range of agricultural products. The company offers various fertilizers, including CalPoMag, ammonium sulfate, calcium ammonium nitrate, urea, monoammoniacal and diammoniacal phosphate, potassium muriate, and potassium sulfate, as well as liquid fertilizers suitable for foliar application and fertigation. Agro-100 also distributes seeds and focuses on high-technology agricultural solutions that utilize the recovery of residual fertilizing matter. The company operates through two main divisions: wholesale and retail, effectively serving the agricultural market.

Groupe Mayer

Funding Round in 2018
Groupe Mayer specializes in interior systems and works mainly for complex and large-scale projects. They specialize in acoustics, insulation, plaster, fireproofing and more recently in solutions and printing 3D.

Boralex

Post in 2018
Boralex Inc. is a power producer focused on the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy facilities primarily in Canada, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Kingsey Falls, Canada, Boralex has established a diverse asset base with significant capacities across various renewable energy sources. As of December 31, 2019, the company operated 85 wind power stations with a total installed capacity of 1,795 megawatts, 16 hydroelectric power stations with 182 megawatts, two thermal power stations with 47 megawatts, and three solar power stations with 16 megawatts. Additionally, Boralex manages two hydroelectric plants on behalf of R.S.P. Énergie Inc. The company emphasizes its expertise in multiple power generation types, including wind, hydroelectric, thermal, and solar, and is actively involved in developing new energy projects in collaboration with Canadian and European partners.

Taxelco

Venture Round in 2018
Taxelco is dedicated to providing ecological taxi transport solutions in Montreal. The company aims to consolidate the interests of the taxi industry for the benefit of stakeholders and citizens alike. By focusing on fully electric vehicles, Taxelco seeks to create operational synergies and leverage information technologies to enhance efficiency. A pilot project launched in November 2015 involved 50 electric taxis, designed to optimize performance in Montreal's challenging weather conditions. This initiative not only promotes sustainable transportation but also positions Montreal as a leader in green urban mobility, aligning with the city's cultural and innovative identity. Through its efforts, Taxelco contributes to responsible economic and social development within the community.