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.
Past deals in Electrical Equipment
TTI Air Conditioning Heating
Private Equity Round in 2024
TTI Air Conditioning Heating is a wholesaler of air conditioning and heating products for photovoltaic solar panels and central heat pumps.
Pultrall
Venture Round in 2024
Pultrall is a manufacturer specializing in composite material parts, primarily serving the transportation, electrical, construction, and industrial sectors. The company employs a pultrusion manufacturing process, which allows for the efficient production of corrosion-resistant composite reinforcements for concrete infrastructure. Pultrall is committed to providing high-quality products at competitive prices, alongside offering services such as prototyping, shaping, assembly, and engineering. Their focus on adaptive manufacturing ensures that they meet the diverse needs of their customers while maintaining a strong connection to the community.
Lion Electric
Post in 2023
Lion Electric is a manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles, specializing in the design and production of all-electric commercial urban trucks and buses. The company focuses on class 5 to class 8 vehicles, catering to various segments including school transportation, paratransit, and mass transit. As a leader in electric transportation in North America, Lion Electric oversees the complete manufacturing process, including the design and assembly of vehicle components such as chassis, battery packs, truck cabins, and bus bodies. In addition to electric vehicles, the company distributes truck and bus parts and accessories. Most of Lion Electric's revenue is generated in Canada, reflecting its significant presence in the North American market.
Globe Electric Company
Private Equity Round in 2021
Globe Electric Company is a designer and manufacturer of consumer lighting and electrical products, primarily serving major retailers across North America. The company focuses on developing and marketing a wide range of residential lighting solutions, along with various electrical and smart home systems. Their product offerings include electric bulbs, wall taps, power strips, string lights, and smart security systems. Globe Electric is known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality in the design and manufacturing processes.
Léopold Bouchard
Venture Round in 2020
Léopold Bouchard is specialized initially in heating, plumbing, and electricity.
Probewell
Venture Round in 2020
Probewell Lab Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling high-accuracy measurement instruments tailored for power utilities. The company's product lineup includes site testers, meter testers, and various accessories such as magnetic optical pickups and disk sensors. Probewell also offers NTDataOne, a software solution that enables users to import test results from handheld devices to a PC in CSV format, along with Probewell Connect, a USB device that facilitates this connection. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Québec, Canada, Probewell has established a reputation for innovative design and advanced technology, ensuring that its products are recognized for their quality, ease of use, and customer satisfaction.
Exprolink
Venture Round in 2020
Exprolink, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Longueuil, Canada, specializing in outdoor cleaning machines. Established in 2008, the company designs and produces a range of environmentally friendly cleaning vehicles, including compact sweepers and litter vacuums, which are marketed globally under the Madvac brand. These products are tailored for various outdoor settings, such as sidewalks, bicycle paths, parks, and pedestrian lanes, serving commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. Exprolink aims to enhance the maintenance of public spaces while promoting eco-responsibility in urban environments.
Ambioner
Debt Financing in 2017
Ambioner includes all of the building's electromechanical parts, including control, plumbing, heating, and ventilation. Design, consultation, energy efficiency, and location are just a few of the services they provide.
Distech Controls
Venture Round in 2013
Distech Controls Inc., based in Brossard, Canada, specializes in building automation and energy management solutions. Founded in 1995, the company offers a range of products and services designed to optimize energy efficiency and enhance the management of various systems within buildings. Its offerings include the EC-NetAX platform for multi-protocol building automation, the ECLYPSE series of connected IP and Wi-Fi products, and various HVAC controllers. Additionally, Distech Controls provides tools for energy management visualization, smart room control systems, and security access solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes offices, commercial buildings, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and data centers across multiple global regions. As of 2015, Distech Controls operates as a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, expanding its reach and capabilities in the energy management sector.
Lumenpulse
Venture Round in 2013
Founded in 2006, Lumenpulse designs and manufactures sustainable, high-performance LED lighting solutions for commercial, institutional and urban environments.
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