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 Natural Gas

Energir

Private Equity Round in 2024
Energir, founded in 1957 and based in Montreal, Canada, is a prominent energy producer and distributor. The company specializes in the development and distribution of natural gas, including methane, ethane, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. Additionally, Energir operates district heating plants and produces electricity from renewable sources such as hydro, wind, and solar energy. It is recognized as the primary distributor of electricity in its region and holds the distinction of being the sole distributor of natural gas in Vermont. Through its diverse energy portfolio, Energir plays a significant role in the Canadian energy sector.

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.

Xebec Adsorption

Post in 2020
Xebec Adsorption Inc specializes in gas purification and filtration solutions tailored for various markets, including natural gas, biogas, helium, and hydrogen. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures a range of innovative products aimed at transforming raw gases into marketable sources of clean energy. Its offerings encompass purification, separation, dehydration, and filtration equipment for gases and compressed air, with specific product lines including natural gas dryers for refueling stations, compressed gas filtration, and biogas purification systems. Xebec operates through several segments, including Systems and Support, and is active in geographic regions such as the United States, Canada, China, Korea, Italy, and France. Through its technology and services, Xebec plays a vital role in advancing clean energy solutions.

EBI

Funding Round in 2018
EBI Montréal Inc. is a waste management and renewable energy service provider based in Berthierville, Canada. The company specializes in integrated waste management, offering services that include the collection and transportation of recyclable materials and putrescible waste, as well as the processing, recovery, and disposal of residual materials. EBI is also a significant producer of renewable natural gas in Québec, utilizing biogas recovered from landfill sites, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the company provides residual management services, shredding of confidential documents, and rental of containers, compactors, mobile toilets, wheeled bins, and cardboard presses. With one of the largest fleets of natural gas trucks in Québec and an extensive network of public compressed natural gas refueling stations, EBI plays a vital role in promoting environmental conservation in the region.
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