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

Danny Gagné

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Patrice Jolivet

Vice President, Investments - Agri-Food and Health

Martin Latreille

Investment Director of IT and Telecom

Gilles Poulin

Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Florence Rozen

Scientific Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Dany Sarazin-Sullivan

Investment Manager

Benoit Tétrault

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Past deals in Construction

Pultrall

Venture Round in 2024
Pultrall specializes in manufacturing corrosion-resistant composite reinforcements for concrete infrastructure. Utilizing pultrusion technology, they deliver efficient and adaptable solutions tailored to construction needs.

EBC

Venture Round in 2022
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.

Groupe Roxboro Bauval

Debt Financing in 2022
Groupe Roxboro Bauval provides construction and quarrying industries.

Carbicrete

Series A in 2022
Carbicrete offers innovative technology for producing cement-free, carbon-negative concrete. It licenses this technology to precast concrete manufacturers, enabling them to create sustainable building solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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

Groupe Beaudoin

Venture Round in 2021
Groupe Beaudoin is a service provider specializing in energy-efficient solutions for residential, commercial, and institutional projects in Quebec, Canada. The company offers a range of services, including plumbing, heating, geothermal energy, and natural gas installation. By focusing on both installation and maintenance, Groupe Beaudoin aims to deliver affordable and reliable solutions tailored to the needs of its clients. With a commitment to quality service, the company supports various sectors, including residential towers and commercial facilities, ensuring effective energy management and customer satisfaction.

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

Léopold Bouchard

Venture Round in 2020
Léopold Bouchard is specialized initially in heating, plumbing, and electricity.

EBC

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.

AtkinsRéalis

Post in 2020
SNC-Lavalin, founded in 1911, is a prominent engineering and construction group with a strong presence in infrastructure ownership. Operating from over 50 countries, the company employs approximately 40,000 professionals who deliver engineering, procurement, and construction management services across various sectors, including oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, environment and water, infrastructure, and power. SNC-Lavalin offers comprehensive project solutions by integrating its services with financing as well as operations and maintenance capabilities. The company is dedicated to maintaining high standards in health and safety, ethics, compliance, and environmental protection, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the complete satisfaction of its clients.

Les Entreprises RGMSP Ltée

Venture Round in 2020
Parisien Construction focuses on promoting custom homes that are tailored to the needs and financial constraints of its customers. They developed expertise in commercial construction and renovation. They provide custom construction services to clients who own land or have their own plans for a new home.

Les Chantiers de Chibougamau ltée

Venture Round 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.

Maison Mobile R.L.

Venture Round in 2019
Maison Mobile is a residential mobile home manufacturer that then moved on to site modules such as offices, dormitories, kitchens, dining rooms, sanitary facilities, helicopters, and autonomous camps. Their models are the site office, dormitory, dormitory for foreign workers, kitchen/dining room, and sanitary.

Construction Sorel Ltée

Debt Financing in 2019
Construction Sorel specializes in civil work, such as the placement of concrete, formwork, excavation, backfilling, and drainage. They also construct concrete storage domes. They also present in the construction and repair of institutional, commercial and industrial buildings. They also provide customer service.

Groupe Noddem

Venture Round in 2019
Groupe Noddem develops and distributes residential and commercial elevator systems that include accessibility lifts, passenger lifts, load lifts, and pieces. Additionally, they provide elevator renovation and emergency services.

JCB Construction Canada

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

La Corporation de clôtures

Venture Round in 2019
Nordik Orleans provides ornamental iron fences, chain link fences, white cedar hybrid fences, treated wood fences, aluminum ramp fences, composite fences, and glass fences. They also provide after-sales services. Their customers inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.

Alcor

Funding Round in 2018
Alcor Inc. is a company that specializes in the distribution and manufacture of roofing equipment and supplies. Established in 1982 and based in Saint-Leonard, Canada, Alcor provides a wide range of products including built-up roofing, shingles, elastomeric roofing systems, insulation, ventilation equipment, and drainage solutions. The company also offers building envelope materials and soundproofing solutions, alongside a variety of tools and safety equipment tailored for roofing applications. Alcor caters to contractors, homeowners, architects, and self-builders, ensuring they have access to high-quality roofing materials and related services necessary for their projects.

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.

Groupe Giroux Maçonnex

Venture Round in 2017
Groupe Giroux Maçonnex is an authority on coatings, items for landscaping, grills, and stoves, and fireplaces. Distributing a range of wood, wood pellet, gas, or anthracite appliances, it also offers exceptional consulting services to consumers and business clients. It provides advisory services not just to those undertaking construction or remodeling projects themselves, but also to industry insiders like architects, designers, draftspersons, general contractors, masons, wall covering installers, and landscapers.

Canam Group

Debt Financing in 2016
Canam Group designs, fabricates, and erects metal structural components for construction projects, including steel joists, decking, structural steel parts, bearings, and large steel bridges. The company provides engineering support, design-build, and site erection services, along with project management and preconstruction assistance. Its products and services serve commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential sectors, covering building structures, envelope components, and related systems for bridges and buildings. Canam Group operates across building, structural steel, and bridge construction, offering integrated solutions from design and fabrication to on-site installation and supervision.

Groupe Technosub

Acquisition in 2015
Groupe Technosub Inc., established in 1983 and headquartered in Rouyn-Noranda, Canada, is a leading manufacturer, seller, renter, and repairer of pumps and pump components. The company specializes in multistage, vertical turbine, centrifugal, and submersible pumps, serving diverse industries such as mining, construction, environmental, and industrial and municipal infrastructure. Its products are designed to handle various fluids under high temperature and pressure, with applications ranging from mine dewatering to water distribution systems and boiler circulation. Technosub's commitment to quality and innovation has earned it a strong reputation in the industry, backed by over three decades of expertise.

Prop-air

Venture Round in 2015
Prop-Air is a general contractor that specializes in ventilation system cleanings and asbestos, lead, and mould removal.

Atis Group

Private Equity Round in 2015
Atis Group is a manufacturer and distributor specializing in windows and doors, focusing on high-performance, energy-efficient products for the construction sector as well as residential and commercial renovations. The company offers a diverse range of solutions, including aluminum, PVC, and wooden windows, as well as entrances, curtains, window walls, and storefronts. By providing products tailored to meet various budgetary needs, Atis Group aims to enhance both the energy efficiency and value of homes and commercial properties.

Atis Group

Acquisition in 2015
Atis Group is a manufacturer and distributor specializing in windows and doors, focusing on high-performance, energy-efficient products for the construction sector as well as residential and commercial renovations. The company offers a diverse range of solutions, including aluminum, PVC, and wooden windows, as well as entrances, curtains, window walls, and storefronts. By providing products tailored to meet various budgetary needs, Atis Group aims to enhance both the energy efficiency and value of homes and commercial properties.

PG Hardwood Flooring

Venture Round in 2012
PG Hardwood is a hardwood firm that provides prefinished hardwood, varnished hardwood, gymnasium wood, and solid hardwood flooring. Their product categories such as par couleur, par essence, tous les planchers, and accessoires. Their products such as natural, beige, brun, blanc, gris, essences, grades, textures, finis, and structures.

Les Chantiers de Chibougamau ltée

Debt Financing in 2011
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.

Groupe Technosub

Venture Round in 2011
Groupe Technosub Inc., established in 1983 and headquartered in Rouyn-Noranda, Canada, is a leading manufacturer, seller, renter, and repairer of pumps and pump components. The company specializes in multistage, vertical turbine, centrifugal, and submersible pumps, serving diverse industries such as mining, construction, environmental, and industrial and municipal infrastructure. Its products are designed to handle various fluids under high temperature and pressure, with applications ranging from mine dewatering to water distribution systems and boiler circulation. Technosub's commitment to quality and innovation has earned it a strong reputation in the industry, backed by over three decades of expertise.

ABI-QUIP

Funding Round in 2011
Abi-Quip is a into the sale of mining, forestry and construction sectors. It offers a service that meets demand for parts, repairs, pumps and the sale of machinery. In addition, they offer road and on-site repair and sales services.
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