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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.

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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

Past deals in Quebec

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.

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.

Harfang Exploration inc.

Post in 2019
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.

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.

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.

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.

Harfang Exploration inc.

Post in 2018
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.

Stelmine Canada

Post in 2017
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.

Alimentation l'Epicier

Debt Financing in 2017
Alimentation l'Epicier Inc. provides food products in Canada. The company offers meat products through its butchers’ shop; and non-perishable food items, such as pasta, sauces, and more. Alimentation l'Epicier Inc. was founded in 1996 and is based in Saint Leonard, Canada with branches in Quebec and Ontario.

Ilkos Therapeutic

Series A in 2016
Ilkos Therapeutic is a company focused on developing an oral compound specifically designed to treat venous lower limb ulcers, a condition primarily affecting older adults. The firm capitalizes on Quebec's strong life sciences sector, leveraging its quality research and development infrastructure alongside available capital to advance new therapeutic solutions. By providing an effective treatment option for this challenging medical issue, Ilkos Therapeutic aims to enhance patient care and improve outcomes for those suffering from venous lower limb ulcers.

Coalision

Venture Round in 2016
Coalision Inc. manufactures and distributes apparel for men and women worldwide. The company offers tops, bottoms, jackets and coats, dresses, sports bras, swimwear options, accessories, shoes, long underwear options, base layers, basic active lifestyle options, and outerwear options. It serves customers via online. The company was founded in 1988 and is based in Montréal-Ouest, Canada with additional offices in Toronto and Edmonton, Canada; New York, New York; Santa-Barbara, California; Biarritz, France; and Hong Kong, China. Coalision Inc. is a former subsidiary of 9013-0501 Quebec Inc.

Cartier Resources

Convertible Note in 2016
Cartier Resources Inc. is an exploration company dedicated to the acquisition and exploration of mining properties in Canada, particularly focusing on gold deposits. The company operates primarily within the Abitibi Gold Belt, a region known for its rich mineral resources, and its flagship project is the Chimo mine property located near Val-d'Or, Quebec. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Val-d'Or, Cartier Resources also manages several other projects, including Benoist, Fenton, Wilson, Cadillac Extension, Dollier, and MacCormack. Through these initiatives, the company aims to identify and develop significant gold resources in a region renowned for its mining potential.

Cartier Resources

Post in 2015
Cartier Resources Inc. is an exploration company dedicated to the acquisition and exploration of mining properties in Canada, particularly focusing on gold deposits. The company operates primarily within the Abitibi Gold Belt, a region known for its rich mineral resources, and its flagship project is the Chimo mine property located near Val-d'Or, Quebec. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Val-d'Or, Cartier Resources also manages several other projects, including Benoist, Fenton, Wilson, Cadillac Extension, Dollier, and MacCormack. Through these initiatives, the company aims to identify and develop significant gold resources in a region renowned for its mining potential.

SAIL Plein Air Inc.

Venture Round in 2015
SAIL Plein Air Inc. is a Canadian retailer specializing in outdoor products, operating a network of stores focused on camping, hunting, and fishing. The company provides a diverse range of items including clothing, footwear, camping gear, fishing equipment, and winter sports apparel. SAIL Plein Air also offers products for orientation and work wear, catering to various outdoor enthusiasts. In addition to its physical locations, the company sells products online through its website. Headquartered in Laval, Canada, SAIL Plein Air operates stores in multiple cities, including Beloeil, Brossard, Burlington, Etobicoke, Oshawa, Ottawa, Quebec, Vaughan, and Longueuil. The company, formerly known as SKI-Mode Bernard Trottier Inc., rebranded in April 2009 to reflect its broader focus on outdoor activities.

Cartier Resources

Post in 2010
Cartier Resources Inc. is an exploration company dedicated to the acquisition and exploration of mining properties in Canada, particularly focusing on gold deposits. The company operates primarily within the Abitibi Gold Belt, a region known for its rich mineral resources, and its flagship project is the Chimo mine property located near Val-d'Or, Quebec. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Val-d'Or, Cartier Resources also manages several other projects, including Benoist, Fenton, Wilson, Cadillac Extension, Dollier, and MacCormack. Through these initiatives, the company aims to identify and develop significant gold resources in a region renowned for its mining potential.

Cartier Resources

Post in 2009
Cartier Resources Inc. is an exploration company dedicated to the acquisition and exploration of mining properties in Canada, particularly focusing on gold deposits. The company operates primarily within the Abitibi Gold Belt, a region known for its rich mineral resources, and its flagship project is the Chimo mine property located near Val-d'Or, Quebec. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Val-d'Or, Cartier Resources also manages several other projects, including Benoist, Fenton, Wilson, Cadillac Extension, Dollier, and MacCormack. Through these initiatives, the company aims to identify and develop significant gold resources in a region renowned for its mining potential.

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.