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

Saloua Benkhouya

Vice-President

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

Patrice Jolivet

Vice-President, Investments - Agri-Food and Health

Josée Lagacé

Director of Communications and Marketing of Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ

Daniel Laporte

SVP of Turnaround and Special Projects

Martin Latreille

Investment Director of IT & Telecom

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

Marc Tremblay

Investment Professional

Past deals in Montreal

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

mnubo

Series B in 2018
Mnubo Inc. specializes in data management and analytics for the Internet of Things (IoT), serving enterprises, service providers, and device manufacturers. Founded in 2012 and based in Montreal, Canada, with an office in Tokyo, the company offers a cloud platform that allows original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to connect, collect, and analyze data from connected devices. Mnubo provides services for real-time IoT data streams, including object modeling, sensor templates, and lifecycle management. Its solutions cater to various sectors, such as wearables, industrial applications, automotive, building management, and healthcare. By leveraging advanced analytics, Mnubo helps manufacturers enhance product usage, boost customer engagement, reduce churn, and lower operational costs. As of July 2019, Mnubo operates as a subsidiary of Aspen Technology, Inc.

Enerkem

Corporate Round in 2018
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.

Lufa Farms

Venture Round in 2017
Lufa Farms is an agricultural and technology company located in Montreal, Quebec. It is reputed to have built the world's first commercial rooftop greenhouse. The company's first greenhouse began operations in early 2011. Its second greenhouse opened in late 2013.

Kaloom

Series A in 2017
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.

JLR Inc.

Venture Round in 2016
JLR Inc. provides online services for searching real estate information and real estate transaction process. It offers solutions in the categories of risk analysis, investigation and recovery, market share analysis, real estate portfolio monitoring, business development, regulation and compliance, property valuation, and more. It serves financial institutions and insurers; government agencies; and real estate and mortgage brokers, appraisers, investors, notaries, and lawyers. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Montreal, Canada. As of December 14, 2018, JLR Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Equifax Canada Co.

district m

Seed Round in 2016
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.

Fresche Solutions

Venture Round in 2016
Fresche Solutions Inc. is a legacy management company specializing in the modernization of business-critical applications. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices worldwide, the company offers a range of software solutions, including the X-Analysis suite for managing the IBM i lifecycle, iModernize for transforming AS/400 RPG and COBOL applications into modern architectures, and the Newlook suite focused on IBM i applications. Fresche also provides consulting and technical support services, along with tools for business intelligence and application modernization. Their services encompass planning and analysis, ongoing application support, and project management, allowing clients to navigate the complexities of IT modernization while reducing operational costs. With a commitment to client satisfaction and a proven track record, Fresche serves a diverse international clientele, helping organizations future-proof their IT strategies. The company was previously known as Fresche Legacy Inc. and rebranded in April 2017.

DalCor Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2016
DalCor Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company focused on developing precision medicine for cardiovascular diseases. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company aims to customize treatments based on patients' genetic profiles. Its lead product, dalcetrapib, is a cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitor designed to reduce cardiovascular events in patients with a specific genetic marker in the ADCY9 gene. Clinical studies indicate that individuals with acute coronary syndrome who possess this genetic variant experience significantly fewer cardiovascular events when treated with dalcetrapib compared to placebo. DalCor has obtained a worldwide exclusive license from Roche for dalcetrapib and the associated ADCY9 genetic marker, underscoring its commitment to leveraging pharmacogenomics for enhanced patient outcomes. The company also maintains operational offices in the United States, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Triotech

Venture Round in 2016
Triotech is a Canadian company founded in 1999 that specializes in creating immersive and interactive media-based attractions for the entertainment and edutainment sectors. With installations in over 40 countries, it has garnered significant recognition for its innovative designs. Triotech's offerings include dark rides, flying theaters, dark coasters, and 4D simulators, all of which are complemented by customized components that ensure seamless hardware integration, software functionality, and effective project delivery. The company operates its own studio to develop state-of-the-art content tailored to its attractions, enhancing the visitor experience. Triotech also has offices in the USA, the UK, and China, further expanding its global reach.

Orckestra

Series B in 2015
Orckestra specializes in providing an omnichannel commerce platform that aims to redefine customer experience through advanced technology solutions. The platform centralizes various commerce experiences, facilitating seamless data exchange and workflow integration across the digital ecosystem. This approach allows organizations to optimize and customize their operations, fostering adaptability and innovation in the digital economy. By focusing on flexibility and robustness, Orckestra helps clients meet the evolving demands of consumers while enhancing their overall performance in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Coveo

Series D in 2015
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.

Falco Resources

Post in 2015
Falco Resources Ltd. engages in the exploration, development, and evaluation of mineral properties in Canada. The company explores for base and precious metals, such as gold, zinc, copper, and silver deposits. It owns mining claims and contractual rights in relation to mining concessions covering approximately 70,000 hectares of land in the Rouyn-Noranda mining camp located in the Province of Québec. Its principal asset is the Horne 5 Project located in the former Horne mine. The company was formerly known as Falco Pacific Resource Group Inc. and changed its name to Falco Resources Ltd. in July 2014. Falco Resources Ltd. was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Gladius Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2015
Gladius Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Montréal-based biotechnology firm developing novel drugs to treat life-threatening, multi-drug-resistant bacterial infections.Gladius is a disruptive platform technology play, capable of developing multiple novel drug candidates
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd is a prominent intermediate precious metal royalty company based in North America, with a diverse portfolio comprising over 130 royalties, streams, and precious metal offtakes. The company's portfolio is primarily anchored by a 5% net smelter return royalty on the Canadian Malartic Mine, the largest gold mine in Canada. In addition to its royalty interests, Osisko holds stakes in several publicly traded resource companies, including Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd., Osisko Mining Inc., and Falco Resources Ltd. The company is engaged in acquiring and managing high-quality royalties and streams, as well as participating in future financing opportunities for various mining projects. Its operations are largely focused on North America, where it generates a significant portion of its income.

Av&r

Venture Round in 2014
AV&R offers robotic finishing machines (profiling, polishing, deburring), and automated visual inspection to manufacturers of gas turbine engine parts, for both aircraft engines and power generation, and to prosthesis manufacturers.

GuestDriven

Series A in 2014
GuestDriven is a hospitality-focused guest engagement solution. We help hotels directly interact with guests, learn their preferences, build relationships and upsell inventory through personalized, moment-based targeted offers and communications. Guests are empowered with the ability to personalize and take full control of their stay, resulting in higher satisfaction, better reviews and more brand advocates. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, GuestDriven has implementations in over 60 cities worldwide. Our team is dedicated to revolutionizing the most universal industry in the world.

Muse Entertainment

Venture Round in 2013
Internationally acclaimed Film and TV Production Company Founded in 1998, Muse Entertainment is a film and TV production company that is recognized across North America and internationally as a major producer of well-crafted, high-quality film and television productions with strong international appeal. TV productions that win over critics and audiences throughout the world Muse film and TV production company produces a wide range of dramatic series, television movies, mini-series and family programs for major networks around the world. Many of our television productions have garnered critical acclaim and large audiences – as well over 100 international awards and over 300 award nominations! Quality Productions for U.S. Television Networks In 2007, Muse opened offices in Los Angeles. As a result, our TV production company now has a large volume of projects in development and in production with free and cable television networks in the United States. A leader in Co-productions and International Partnerships Muse has become one of the most active film and TV production companies in the world. We combine our vast knowledge of international laws and practices with our thorough understanding of Canada’s tax credits, television funds and other forms of financial assistance. Under Canada’s official film production treaties, Muse has produced with companies in France, England, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Romania, Hungary, Morocco, Australia and South Africa, amortizing costs of production over a wider audience base and qualifying for the fiscal advantages offered for official co-productions. Our production company prides itself on its ability to bring creative, artistic, technical and financial resources together. Muse has development and production offices in Montreal, Toronto and Los Angeles.

Coveo

Series C in 2012
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.

Acquisio

Private Equity Round in 2012
Acquisio specializes in providing performance marketing solutions tailored for local businesses and the agencies that serve them. The company offers a powerful programmatic engine that enables digital marketers to optimize search campaigns and manage social, mobile, and display initiatives through an intuitive dashboard. Acquisio's automated system handles a significant portion of campaign management, allowing users to focus on data analysis and campaign improvement. The company emphasizes exceptional customer support, providing access to Account Managers and Analysts as well as a dedicated trading desk. With a client base of over 500 agencies and more than 25,000 advertisers, Acquisio has established itself as a leader in the industry and has received multiple accolades for its rapid growth. The company operates from its headquarters in Montreal, with additional offices in New York, Seattle, London, and Japan.

Coveo

Series B in 2009
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.

Montrusco Bolton Investments

Venture Round in 2008
Montrusco Bolton is a Canadian boutique investment firm with more than 100 institutional clients, both Canadian and foreign.

LxDATA

Venture Round in 2008
LxDATA creates reliable photonic solutions that assist reservoir and production engineering teams acquire critical sub-surface data and provide valuable information to better understand the sub-surface and the associated uncertainty. With real-time reservoir monitoring, information can be extracted and can be used as critical input into reservoir exploration and management decisions.

Iscopia Software

Series B in 2008
Headquartered in Montreal, Iscopia provides on-demand online hiring solutions (delivered over the web as Software as a Service) that enable organizations of all sizes to recruit the best candidates and promote the most deserving employees. Iscopia's award-winning online hiring solution, AQSâ„¢, enables small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) to hire better employees and reduce turnover quickly, simply and economically. Our customer base ranges from industry leading test publishers and HR consultants to companies large and small.

Bluestreak Technology

Series D in 2007
Bluestreak Technology, Inc. provides products that deliver over-the-top and managed video services across televisions, set-top boxes, and consumer electronics. Its products include MachBlue platform that provides content owners, device manufacturers, and network operators with over-the-top video services to various devices; MachBlue Smart Runtime Classic that enables companies to create experiences from videos and applications created with the Adobe Flash authoring tool, which allows to run across various embedded devices; and MachBlue Studio, an application testing environment and emulator tool that enables debugging and optimization of applications for devices running MachBlue. The company’s products are embedded in various multiple screens, including connected televisions, set-top boxes, digital video recorders, smartphones, and tablets. It serves connected device vendors and content providers worldwide. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Montreal, Canada. Bluestreak Technology, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Bluestreak Network, Inc. As of June 23, 2015, Bluestreak Technology, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Espial Group, Inc.

Enobia Pharma

Series B in 2007
Enobia develops therapies to treat serious genetic bone disorders for which there are no approved treatments.

Trellia Networks

Series B in 2007
Trellia Networks, Inc. develops enterprise mobility management solutions. It provides mobile policy management and enforcement solutions, which enable IT departments to centrally define, create, manage, automate, and enforce mobile policies; and a hosted Mobile Policy Management platform, which features 3G data plan management and 3G/Gobi asset management capabilities. The company’s products include mobile policy manager (MPM) for mobile broadband, which allows enterprises to choose pre-configured mobility policies, as well as deploy solutions, such as wire-line access, 3G, or VPNs; and MPM for mobile enterprise, which provides policy automation and enforcement for access, security, cost, and productivity to the functionality provided by the MPM for wireless broadband edition. Trellia Networks, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

OZ Communications

Series B in 2006
OZ Communications, Inc., a software company, provides consumer mobile messaging solutions. It offers OZ Mobile IM, a solution that enables mobile operators to offer access to already established instant messaging services; OZ Consumer Email, an email solution for consumer mobile phones and devices to send and receive emails to friends and family; and OZ SmartMail, an email solution for savvy, small business, and home business professionals. The company also provides OZ Mobile IMPS Server, a solution that enables mobile operators to build own mobile instant messaging communities; and OZ Mobile Social Networking, which enables mobile operators to deliver mobile social networking experience to end users. In addition, it offers device application development services, custom server solutions and system integration services, application service provider solutions, and business consulting services. The company's customers include mobile operators, handset manufacturers, portals, and online communities. It has strategic partnerships with America Online, Inc.; Microsoft; and Yahoo!. OZ Communications, Inc. was formerly known as OZ.COM. The company was founded in 1991 and is based in Montreal, Canada with regional offices in the United States, Europe, and India. As of November 4, 2008, OZ Communications Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corp.

Coveo

Series A in 2006
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.

Bluestreak Technology

Series C in 2006
Bluestreak Technology, Inc. provides products that deliver over-the-top and managed video services across televisions, set-top boxes, and consumer electronics. Its products include MachBlue platform that provides content owners, device manufacturers, and network operators with over-the-top video services to various devices; MachBlue Smart Runtime Classic that enables companies to create experiences from videos and applications created with the Adobe Flash authoring tool, which allows to run across various embedded devices; and MachBlue Studio, an application testing environment and emulator tool that enables debugging and optimization of applications for devices running MachBlue. The company’s products are embedded in various multiple screens, including connected televisions, set-top boxes, digital video recorders, smartphones, and tablets. It serves connected device vendors and content providers worldwide. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Montreal, Canada. Bluestreak Technology, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Bluestreak Network, Inc. As of June 23, 2015, Bluestreak Technology, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Espial Group, Inc.

Topigen Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2005
Topigen Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that is focused on the scientific research and development of therapeutic drugs. It develops treatments for respiratory disorders, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Topigen Pharmaceuticals offers TPI ASM8, a drug that is developed for the management of moderate to severe asthma; and TPI 1100, a drug that is developed for the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Topigen Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Pharmaxis in January 2010. Topigen Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2000 and is based in Montreal, Quebec.

Bluestreak Technology

Series B in 2005
Bluestreak Technology, Inc. provides products that deliver over-the-top and managed video services across televisions, set-top boxes, and consumer electronics. Its products include MachBlue platform that provides content owners, device manufacturers, and network operators with over-the-top video services to various devices; MachBlue Smart Runtime Classic that enables companies to create experiences from videos and applications created with the Adobe Flash authoring tool, which allows to run across various embedded devices; and MachBlue Studio, an application testing environment and emulator tool that enables debugging and optimization of applications for devices running MachBlue. The company’s products are embedded in various multiple screens, including connected televisions, set-top boxes, digital video recorders, smartphones, and tablets. It serves connected device vendors and content providers worldwide. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Montreal, Canada. Bluestreak Technology, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Bluestreak Network, Inc. As of June 23, 2015, Bluestreak Technology, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Espial Group, Inc.
Microbridge Technologies Canada Inc. specializes in the manufacture and licensing of electronic calibration products and solutions, serving the consumer, automotive, and medical sectors both in Canada and internationally. The company offers a range of sensors, including linear analog-conditioned low differential air pressure sensors and micro flow sensors, as well as sensor conditioners featuring Rejustors. These Rejustor-based products, which include electrically adjustable resistors, are designed to calibrate and compensate analog circuits and systems. Microbridge's products find applications in various fields, including HVAC systems, medical CPAP devices, and blood pressure monitors. The company distributes its offerings through a network of distributors and has its headquarters in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Boston and San Jose. Founded in 1999, Microbridge Technologies Canada was previously known as Microbridge Technologies, Inc. until its name change in 2005.

Enobia Pharma

Series A in 2005
Enobia develops therapies to treat serious genetic bone disorders for which there are no approved treatments.

Topigen Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2004
Topigen Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that is focused on the scientific research and development of therapeutic drugs. It develops treatments for respiratory disorders, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Topigen Pharmaceuticals offers TPI ASM8, a drug that is developed for the management of moderate to severe asthma; and TPI 1100, a drug that is developed for the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Topigen Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Pharmaxis in January 2010. Topigen Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2000 and is based in Montreal, Quebec.

Sirios Resources

Post in 2004
Sirios Resources Inc. engages in the exploration and evaluation of mineral resources in Canada. The company primarily explores for gold and silver deposits. Its flagship project is the Cheechoo project that consists of 145 claims covering an area of 7,400 acres located in Quebec. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Sirios Resources

Post in 2003
Sirios Resources Inc. engages in the exploration and evaluation of mineral resources in Canada. The company primarily explores for gold and silver deposits. Its flagship project is the Cheechoo project that consists of 145 claims covering an area of 7,400 acres located in Quebec. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Montreal, Canada.
Microbridge Technologies Canada Inc. specializes in the manufacture and licensing of electronic calibration products and solutions, serving the consumer, automotive, and medical sectors both in Canada and internationally. The company offers a range of sensors, including linear analog-conditioned low differential air pressure sensors and micro flow sensors, as well as sensor conditioners featuring Rejustors. These Rejustor-based products, which include electrically adjustable resistors, are designed to calibrate and compensate analog circuits and systems. Microbridge's products find applications in various fields, including HVAC systems, medical CPAP devices, and blood pressure monitors. The company distributes its offerings through a network of distributors and has its headquarters in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Boston and San Jose. Founded in 1999, Microbridge Technologies Canada was previously known as Microbridge Technologies, Inc. until its name change in 2005.