W Investments

They are an investment firm, created by entrepreneurs, targeting technology and media related profitable companies with a proven track record and strong potential for growth. They help develop the potential of the organizations in which They invest. Using the approach of an entrepreneur, They work closely with companies on their development by reinforcing their strengths and maximizing their efficiency without necessarily disrupting their business model or affecting key individuals in place. They truly promote talent, and They ensure positive change and guarantee expansion while bringing in added value which makes all the difference.

Marc Alloul

Managing Partner

Nicolas Bélanger

Co-Founder

Maxime St-Laurent

Co-Founder, Managing Partner

Past deals in Quebec

Worximity Technology

Series A in 2019
Founded by Yannick Desmarais, Worximity Technology create businesses applications for mobile and tablets, mainly on iOS. Worximity Technology is devoted to develop innovative real-time apps in order to resolve existing problems within enterprises. Stay in touch with your production 24/7, no matter where you are. In this new era of IoT, Worximity keeps you connected with your smart factory. Up and running in less than a day, the mobile dashboard provides an overview of your production in real time.

Cognibox

Private Equity Round in 2019
Cognibox develops a risk management and contractor compliance software. The company allows searching and selection of potential suppliers or subcontractors, to pre-qualification, evaluation, verification, monitoring and follow-up. It provides consulting, e learning training, file management and follow up, and contractor support. It serves Aerospace, Mining, Metallurgy, Agriculture and Food, and Forest and Paper industry. Cognibox was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Shawinigan, Canada.

JLR Inc.

Venture Round in 2016
JLR Inc. provides online services for searching real estate information and real estate transaction process. It offers solutions in the categories of risk analysis, investigation and recovery, market share analysis, real estate portfolio monitoring, business development, regulation and compliance, property valuation, and more. It serves financial institutions and insurers; government agencies; and real estate and mortgage brokers, appraisers, investors, notaries, and lawyers. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Montreal, Canada. As of December 14, 2018, JLR Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Equifax Canada Co.

Reacts

Venture Round in 2016
Reacts is an integrated, secure solution, with tools that allow you to perform multi-stream videoconferencing, file sharing (documents, videos, images, digital objects), live file transfer, and simultaneous live chats with multiple users. Reacts is loaded with groundbreaking features. Use checklists and reporting tools to assess, supervise, teach and document any kind of virtual interaction. Incorporate augmented reality within live audio-video sessions.

COLO-D

Venture Round in 2016
COLO-D provides carrier-neutral colocation and business continuity services to customers in Quebec, the United States, and Europe. It offers access to various network services, such as fiber optic Internet connections, virtual private networks over fiber, Ethernet virtual private line, fully managed IP MPLS private networks with QoS, international IX transport, and dark fiber. COLO-D supports suppliers of information technology, large businesses, and online financial services. Patrick David founded it in 2013, with its headquarters in Drummondville in Canada.

Orckestra

Series B in 2015
Orckestra specializes in providing an omnichannel commerce platform that aims to redefine customer experience through advanced technology solutions. The platform centralizes various commerce experiences, facilitating seamless data exchange and workflow integration across the digital ecosystem. This approach allows organizations to optimize and customize their operations, fostering adaptability and innovation in the digital economy. By focusing on flexibility and robustness, Orckestra helps clients meet the evolving demands of consumers while enhancing their overall performance in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Worximity Technology

Venture Round in 2015
Founded by Yannick Desmarais, Worximity Technology create businesses applications for mobile and tablets, mainly on iOS. Worximity Technology is devoted to develop innovative real-time apps in order to resolve existing problems within enterprises. Stay in touch with your production 24/7, no matter where you are. In this new era of IoT, Worximity keeps you connected with your smart factory. Up and running in less than a day, the mobile dashboard provides an overview of your production in real time.

Distech Controls

Venture Round in 2013
Distech Controls Inc., based in Brossard, Canada, specializes in building automation and energy management solutions. The company provides a range of products, including the EC-NetAX platform, which integrates multiple protocols for efficient building management, and EnerVue, a web-based energy management dashboard that visualizes essential building metrics. Distech Controls also offers the ECLYPSE series, which includes connected IP and Wi-Fi products, as well as a Smart Room Control Solution designed for HVAC, lighting, and shading systems. Their offerings extend to security access control, smoke control systems, and mobile applications, catering to various sectors such as commercial buildings, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and data centers. Established in 1995, Distech Controls operates internationally with business units in Canada, France, and the United States and is a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, Inc.