Fonds de solidarité FTQ

Fonds de solidarité FTQ is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Quebec. Established in 1983, the firm specializes in investing in small and medium-sized businesses across various sectors, including natural resources, aerospace, agri-food, life sciences, and culture. It primarily focuses on projects that require funding of $3 million or more and provides loans up to $2 million. The firm actively seeks investment opportunities in Quebec, particularly in regions such as Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Montérégie. Fonds de solidarité FTQ invests in a range of activities, including business succession, financial restructuring, and market development, while avoiding sectors like retail, real estate, and biotechnology. It typically engages in equity financing and unsecured debt with investment horizons ranging from five to ten years. The firm aims to support projects that positively impact the Quebec economy and often takes either minority or majority stakes in its portfolio companies.

Saloua Benkhouya

Vice President

Janie Béïque

President and CEO

Normand Chouinard

Executive Vice President, Investments

Serge Côtes

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Alain Denis

Senior Vice President, Innovation

Past deals in Aluminum

CIF Metal

Venture Round in 2020
CIF Métal specializes in the manufacturing of medium to large-sized aluminum casting products, serving various industries including robotics, power transmission, transportation, medical equipment, and recreational vehicles. The company designs and produces its own permanent and semi-permanent molds, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective solutions tailored to customer specifications. By providing a comprehensive range of services, CIF Métal positions itself as a one-stop shop for clients seeking precise and reliable aluminum casting products.

Groupe Meloche

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 1974, Groupe Meloche specializes in precision manufacturing for the aerospace industry. It produces mechanical components and assemblies, offering services such as machining, surface treatment, painting, assembly, and engineering. With multiple facilities across Quebec, Canada, the company serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier-1 suppliers.

Acier Québec Maritimes

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Acier Québec Maritimes distributes ferrous metals. (steel) and non-ferrous (aluminum, stainless steel, brass, etc.). The company also offers the transformation of sheet and profile products, as well as the transformation of reinforcing steel for formwork and foundation works.

Metal 7

Private Equity Round in 2014
Metal 7 designs and manufactures high-performance equipment for mining industries and aluminum smelters. It stands out through its engineering expertise and global sales network.

ABIPA

Funding Round in 2014
ABIPA is an aviation industry company specializing in the manufacture and assembly of precision aerospace components. It produces various parts, including aircraft engine components, landing gear parts, and structural elements, utilizing high-quality materials such as aluminum and titanium. The company focuses on delivering reliable and durable products to meet the stringent demands of the aerospace sector.
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