Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ

Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ is a venture capital firm based in Brossard, Canada, that focuses on investing in companies within the technology, life sciences, and services sectors, primarily in the Montreal region of Quebec. The firm typically provides equity investments ranging from CAD 0.1 million to CAD 3 million per transaction. While it occasionally takes equity stakes in its portfolio companies, its primary approach involves offering loans to support business growth. As a subsidiary of Fonds de solidarité FTQ, the firm aims to foster local economic development by backing enterprises that contribute to the region's economic vitality.

Frédéric Bernard

Investment Director

Pierre-Pascal Giasson

Investment Director

Chantal Lapointe

Assistant Regional Director

Christine Perrault

Assistant Regional Director

Danielle Potvin

Investment Director

Peter Rayes

Regional VP

Past deals in Montreal

Fresche Solutions

Venture Round in 2016
Fresche Solutions Inc. is a legacy management company specializing in the modernization of business-critical applications. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices worldwide, the company offers a range of software solutions, including the X-Analysis suite for managing the IBM i lifecycle, iModernize for transforming AS/400 RPG and COBOL applications into modern architectures, and the Newlook suite focused on IBM i applications. Fresche also provides consulting and technical support services, along with tools for business intelligence and application modernization. Their services encompass planning and analysis, ongoing application support, and project management, allowing clients to navigate the complexities of IT modernization while reducing operational costs. With a commitment to client satisfaction and a proven track record, Fresche serves a diverse international clientele, helping organizations future-proof their IT strategies. The company was previously known as Fresche Legacy Inc. and rebranded in April 2017.

Falco Resources

Post in 2015
Falco Resources Ltd. engages in the exploration, development, and evaluation of mineral properties in Canada. The company explores for base and precious metals, such as gold, zinc, copper, and silver deposits. It owns mining claims and contractual rights in relation to mining concessions covering approximately 70,000 hectares of land in the Rouyn-Noranda mining camp located in the Province of Québec. Its principal asset is the Horne 5 Project located in the former Horne mine. The company was formerly known as Falco Pacific Resource Group Inc. and changed its name to Falco Resources Ltd. in July 2014. Falco Resources Ltd. was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Monarques Gold

Post in 2014
Monarques Gold Corporation (TSX-V: MQR) is an emerging gold producer whose goal is to continue to grow through its strong position in the North American quality project portfolio located in the Abitibi mining camp in Quebec, Canada. The Company currently holds more than 240 km² of gold properties including the Beaufor Mine, the Croinor Gold and Wasamac Advanced Projects, the Camflo and Beacon Mills, and six promising exploration projects. It also offers contract machining services from its Camflo plant with a capacity of 1,200 tonnes per day.