Fonds de solidarité FTQ

Fonds de solidarité FTQ is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 1983 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The firm specializes in investing in small and medium-sized businesses, primarily within Quebec, focusing on sectors such as aerospace, agri-food, chemicals, construction materials, life sciences, telecommunications, and tourism. Fonds de solidarité FTQ targets projects requiring investments of $3 million or more and offers loans up to $2 million. The firm does not invest in retail, real estate, farming, biotechnology, or financial services. It actively seeks opportunities in various industries, including environmental initiatives, cultural projects, and advanced manufacturing. The firm typically holds its investments for five to ten years, with a preference for equity financing and an ability to take minority or majority stakes in portfolio companies. By prioritizing projects that positively impact the Quebec economy, Fonds de solidarité FTQ aims to foster local development and growth while supporting business succession and innovation.

Khalil Akrout

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Louis Aubuchon

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Saloua Benkhouya

Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Hugo Bisaillon

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Jean-Philippe Boutet

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Guy Boutin

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Justin Brasier

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Olivier Brossard

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Janie Béïque

President and CEO

Nadia Di Chiara

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Pierre-Luc Cormier

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

François Saloff Coste

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Denis Cyr

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Serge Côtes

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Alain Denis

Senior Vice President, Innovation

Marie-Pierre Donati

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Amélie Dugas-Sampara

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Marc-André Faix

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Véronique Gagnon

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Danny Gagné

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Mickaël Galvani

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Pierre-Pascal Giasson

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Isabelle Gourdeau

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Louis Gourdeau

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Geneviève Guertin

Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Martin Guestier

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Daniel Hinse

Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Philippe P. Huneault

Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Emmanuelle Héroux

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Patrice Jolivet

Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Dominic Lainesse

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Julien Laplante

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Alexandre Laporte

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Martin Latreille

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Youssef Lemgendez

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Benoit Leroux

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Raphaël Marcel

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Stéphan Marois

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Pierre-Jean Mathon

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Claudia O'Connor Messier

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Serge Michaud

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Véronique Missout

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Julie Morand

Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Martin Ostiguy

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Céline Palhol

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Nicolas du Parc

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Dany Pelletier

Executive Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Maxime Pesant

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Gilles Poulin

Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Julie Proulx

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Sophie Robillard

Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Florence Rozen

Scientific Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Dany Sarrazin-Sullivan

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Sébastien Sauvageau

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Marc-Olivier Sirard

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Benoît Tétrault

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Past deals in CAD

Deco-Rampe

Venture Round in 2020
Déco-Rampe is the specialist in railings, ramps, and fences in Quebec. We offer you a wide choice of high-end models requiring very little maintenance. All our products are technically and aesthetically superior. Our avant-garde product allows us to guarantee your satisfaction

AtkinsRéalis

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.

CIF Métal

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.

Stradigi AI

Series A in 2019
Stradigi AI Inc., founded in 2005 and based in Montreal, Canada, specializes in developing an AI-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance business performance through data-driven insights. The company’s flagship product, the Kepler AI platform, empowers users across various business functions to leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. By providing automated machine learning workflows, Stradigi AI enables organizations to accelerate the deployment of AI solutions, facilitating the extraction of valuable insights from their data. This approach allows businesses to enhance customer experiences, increase revenue, and achieve operational efficiencies, thereby transforming how they make data-driven decisions.

Le Groupe Fia

Venture Round in 2019
The year was 2002 when The FiA Group set out to become that Construction Company that delivers superior construction, outstanding customer service and real value for every dollar spent. FiA’s efforts focused on what has now become an ingrained operating philosophy: Process-driven project delivery; Superior quality building; Unparalleled commitment to service

Motion Composites

Venture Round in 2019
Motion Composites is a manufacturer and designer of lightweight manual wheelchairs, utilizing advanced technology and high-performance materials to enhance mobility for users. The company focuses on creating innovative wheelchairs that address the challenges associated with traditional, heavier models, which can lead to discomfort and restrictions for individuals with mobility impairments. By employing proprietary composites technology, Motion Composites aims to revolutionize the wheelchair experience, providing solutions that are not only functional but also improve the overall quality of life for their users.

JCB Construction Canada

Venture Round in 2019
JCB specializes in managing and executing commercial, industrial and institutional construction work since 1985.

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.

Graphica Impression inc

Venture Round in 2016
Graphica impression inc. provides digital printing services. The company was founded in 1971 and is based in Québec, Canada.

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.

DalCor Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2016
DalCor Pharmaceuticals specializes in precision medicine aimed at treating cardiovascular diseases by tailoring therapies to individual patients based on their genetic profiles. The company's primary product, dalcetrapib, is a cholesterol ester transfer protein inhibitor designed to mitigate residual cardiovascular risk in patients with a specific ADCY9 genetic profile. This approach is supported by pharmacogenomic research indicating that patients with acute coronary syndrome who possess a particular genetic variant experience a significant reduction in cardiovascular events when treated with dalcetrapib compared to placebo. Founded in 2015, DalCor has established its headquarters in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Sarasota, Florida; Zug, Switzerland; and Leatherhead, United Kingdom. The company has secured exclusive worldwide rights to dalcetrapib and the associated ADCY9 genetic marker from Roche, allowing it to focus on enhancing treatment outcomes for genetically targeted patients.

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.

Réfrigération Air C

Venture Round in 2015
Réfrigération Air C designs and installs commercial refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, heating, and geothermal energy systems. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Rimouski, Canada.

ASDR Fabrication

Venture Round in 2014
Founded in 2006, ASDR quickly built itself a solid reputation in the marketplace, particularly in its ability to deliver turnkey projects. We offer our customers a unique combination of Engineering and Project Management, Water Treatment solutions, Industrial Operation and Maintenance Services and Manufacturing capabilities. This is complemented by our technologies and equipment for dredging, water treatment and sludge dewatering, as well as our manufacturing and maintenance workshops. Our solutions cover the full range of the project life cycle, from laboratory and pilot testing, to manufacturing, commissioning, operation and maintenance.

Cadens Imaging

Seed Round in 2012
Cadens Medical Imaging, a provider of medical imaging software. Cadens has developed and marketed FDA and CE cleared innovative medical imaging software products for cancer care. An ISO 13485 company, Cadens has extensive experience in delivering patient benefits through AI-based software products. Cadens created and validated unique foundational technologies and intellectual property intended to enable Imagia to foster new collaborative biomarker discovery processes that will scale across multiple healthcare institutions.

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.

Accedian

Series B in 2008
Accedian Networks Inc. specializes in performance assurance solutions for mobile backhaul, business services, and cloud connectivity. Founded in 2004 and based in Saint-Laurent, Canada, the company delivers innovative technologies that enable service providers and network operators to monitor, manage, and optimize network performance. Key offerings include SkyLIGHT, a fully virtualized platform that provides comprehensive network visibility and performance monitoring, and DataHUB IQ, which offers analytics for network behavior and subscriber experience. Accedian's solutions facilitate continuous performance monitoring, customer experience optimization, and effective service activation testing. By leveraging a proprietary FPGA architecture, the company ensures low latency, high throughput, and reliability, which are crucial for mission-critical applications. Accedian's products are implemented at various network points, allowing operators to enhance service quality and achieve compliance with service level agreements. Through a combination of hardware and cloud-based software, Accedian supports network operators in delivering high-performance services while addressing the complexities of performance assurance.

Accedian

Series A in 2006
Accedian Networks Inc. specializes in performance assurance solutions for mobile backhaul, business services, and cloud connectivity. Founded in 2004 and based in Saint-Laurent, Canada, the company delivers innovative technologies that enable service providers and network operators to monitor, manage, and optimize network performance. Key offerings include SkyLIGHT, a fully virtualized platform that provides comprehensive network visibility and performance monitoring, and DataHUB IQ, which offers analytics for network behavior and subscriber experience. Accedian's solutions facilitate continuous performance monitoring, customer experience optimization, and effective service activation testing. By leveraging a proprietary FPGA architecture, the company ensures low latency, high throughput, and reliability, which are crucial for mission-critical applications. Accedian's products are implemented at various network points, allowing operators to enhance service quality and achieve compliance with service level agreements. Through a combination of hardware and cloud-based software, Accedian supports network operators in delivering high-performance services while addressing the complexities of performance assurance.

AMH Canada

Debt Financing in 1996
AMH Canada Ltd. designs, manufactures, and exports microprocessor controlled welding equipment, short wave infrared curing systems, and pipe bending and end forming equipment for automotive and industrial markets. The company also provides portable pipe expanders, microprocessor controlled resistance spot welding machines, IR curing lamps, and special tooling products, as well as bending, end forming, and special accessories. In addition, it produces specialized equipment for industrial market segments. The company primarily serves automotive service and collision repair markets. It markets its products through automotive and welding equipment distributors in Europe, Japan, New-Zealand, Australia, the Far East, South Africa, the Middle-East, Central and South America, and North America. AMH Canada Ltd. was founded in 1978 and is based in Rimouski, Canada.
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