Investissement Quebec

Investissement Québec is a financial institution established in 1998, dedicated to supporting economic growth in the province of Québec. It serves as both a consulting and financing partner for businesses seeking to expand or establish operations in the region. The organization offers a range of financial assistance and solutions tailored to the needs of corporations, facilitating their investment projects and helping to foster a favorable business environment. By combining the roles of a financial institution and an economic development agency, Investissement Québec aims to promote sustainable economic development and drive innovation within the province.

Sébastian Boisjoly

Vice President of Venture Capital and Investment funds

Pierre Gabriel Cote

President and Chief Executive Officer

Xavier Kato

Investment Director

Guy LeBlanc

Chief Executive Officer

Bicha Ngo

Senior Executive Vice President of Private Equity

Christian Settano

Senior Executive Vice President of Finance, Risk Management and Information Technology

Past deals in Canada

Prehos

Seed Round in 2022
Prehos is an innovative Quebec City-based company providing advanced technological solutions in the field of prehospital emergency care, community paramedicine, care management and patient transportation planning and optimization.

Algolux

Series B in 2021
Algolux, based in Canada, is an artificial intelligence software company focused on enhancing vision systems through advanced perception technology. Founded by a team of recognized researchers led by Dr. Felix Heide, Algolux develops machine learning solutions that improve safety and performance while lowering costs and time-to-market. One of its key products, Eos, is an embedded perception solution that offers up to three times the accuracy of current computer vision technologies, particularly in challenging environments. Eos is designed to work with various sensor and lens configurations, streamlining the process of training data capture and annotation. Additionally, Algolux provides Atlas, a tool that automates camera tuning, ensuring optimal image quality for various computer vision applications. This product aims to minimize program risks through a scalable, metrics-based methodology applicable to diverse camera setups.

EBC inc

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.

Nouveau Monde Graphite

Debt Financing in 2020
Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. is focused on the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of mineral properties, primarily targeting graphite in Quebec, Canada. The company holds a 100% interest in the Matawinie property, which encompasses 319 mining claims over an area of 17,585 hectares located north of Montreal. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Nouveau Monde aims to operate with high environmental standards in one of the most mining-friendly jurisdictions in the world. The company is strategically positioning itself to serve the growing North American lithium-ion battery market by providing a local, environmentally responsible supply of natural graphite, which is seen as advantageous for battery manufacturers in the region.

Nouveau Monde Graphite

Debt Financing in 2018
Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. is focused on the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of mineral properties, primarily targeting graphite in Quebec, Canada. The company holds a 100% interest in the Matawinie property, which encompasses 319 mining claims over an area of 17,585 hectares located north of Montreal. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Nouveau Monde aims to operate with high environmental standards in one of the most mining-friendly jurisdictions in the world. The company is strategically positioning itself to serve the growing North American lithium-ion battery market by providing a local, environmentally responsible supply of natural graphite, which is seen as advantageous for battery manufacturers in the region.

Congebec

Private Equity Round in 2015
Congebec, Inc. provides refrigerated storage services in Canada and the United States. It offers temperature controlled public storage services, such as freezing and blast freezing, cross-docking, import and export services, sufferance and bonded storage, trichinella treatments, and order preparation and distribution. The company also provides warehouse management, and temperature and control systems. It serves clients in food chain operations, including producers, processors, slaughterhouses, wholesalers, retailers, brokers, carriers, restaurant chains, and government organizations. The company was founded in 1974 and is based in Québec, Canada with locations in Québec, Terrebonne, Boucherville, Sainte-Julie, Montréal, Manseau, Winnipeg, Calgary, Saskatoon and Toronto, Canada.