Claridge

Claridge is a private investment firm established in 1987 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. Founded by Charles Bronfman, it represents the interests of the Stephen Bronfman family and focuses on maximizing long-term capital appreciation. The firm is engaged in private equity investments and manages a diverse portfolio that includes holdings in food, technology, entertainment, renewable energy, and real estate, among others. Claridge employs approximately 30 investment and administrative professionals and invests primarily in small and medium-sized businesses. The firm is known for its ability to navigate various economic cycles, leveraging its investment experience to identify transformative opportunities and enhance the value of its portfolio companies.

Pierre Boivin

President and CEO

Stephen Bronfman

Chairman and Founder

9 past transactions

Gabbi

Seed Round in 2022
Gabbi is a healthcare software company focused on empowering women to better understand their health and take proactive steps in managing it. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence and clinical research to create a proprietary risk model that assesses a woman's lifetime risk of various diseases. Gabbi provides personalized and interactive action plans, along with tools for community engagement and support. Key features include a risk calculator specifically designed for breast cancer, virtual chat options, community support, and video appointments. By fostering a supportive environment and offering tailored health insights, Gabbi aims to reduce the incidence of preventable diseases and improve early diagnosis for women.

WeCook - Repas WeCook

Series C in 2022
Founded in 2013, WeCook Meals (formerly Nutrition Fit Plus) is a leader in home meal delivery, offering a wide range of tasty, balanced and personalized healthy meals made with fresh produce and meat, and healthy snacks. Subscribers can order from a diversified weekly menu. The Dorval-based company has over 450 employees serving Québec and Ontario.

Busbud

Series C in 2020
Busbud is a mobile app and platform that connects passengers to bus operators. It enables its users to search, compare, and book city-to-city bus tickets for any location and from any location. It is a comprehensive source of city-to-city bus schedules and tickets around the world, gathering schedules for over 10463 cities in 89 countries, in 10 languages, and 15 currencies. The app offers a search tool allowing travelers to discover and plan their next bus trip. Busbud was founded by Michael Gradek, LP Maurice, and Frederic Thouin in October 2011. It is headquartered in Montreal City in Québec, Canada.

WorkJam

Series C in 2020
WorkJam, Inc. is a technology company that develops an employee engagement platform designed to enhance the relationship between employers and their front-line workforce. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional locations in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Melbourne, Australia, WorkJam offers a web and mobile app that can operate independently or be integrated with existing workforce management systems. The platform features tools for shift and task management, communication, training, and recognition, enabling shift-based, hourly, and non-desk workers to effectively manage their work life. By promoting agile scheduling and transformative communication, WorkJam empowers organizations in various sectors, including retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, to improve operational efficiency, labor cost management, and customer experience through a more engaged workforce. The company also has a strategic partnership with Digital Goodie to further enhance its offerings.

Califia Farms

Series D in 2020
Califia Farms' (Califia, pronounced like California), mission is to bring you delicious and mindful nourishment through California-grown fruits and nuts. Califia Farms is led by beverage visionary Greg Steltenpohl, bringing you beautifully bottled goodness from the San Joaquin Valley. The name comes from the Spanish legend of warrior queen Califia who ruled over the mythical island of California. Spanish conquistadors believed they had discovered Califia’s bountiful island when they first explored California.

Busbud

Series B in 2018
Busbud is a mobile app and platform that connects passengers to bus operators. It enables its users to search, compare, and book city-to-city bus tickets for any location and from any location. It is a comprehensive source of city-to-city bus schedules and tickets around the world, gathering schedules for over 10463 cities in 89 countries, in 10 languages, and 15 currencies. The app offers a search tool allowing travelers to discover and plan their next bus trip. Busbud was founded by Michael Gradek, LP Maurice, and Frederic Thouin in October 2011. It is headquartered in Montreal City in Québec, Canada.

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.

Solotech

Venture Round in 2013
Solotech is a prominent provider of technical equipment and solutions for various events, including festivals, television shows, and corporate gatherings. The company specializes in a range of production lighting systems, moving lights, control and networking equipment, as well as trusses, accessories, chain motors, and hoists. By working closely with clients, Solotech tailors its offerings to meet specific project requirements, regardless of complexity. The company is committed to exceeding client expectations through innovative technological solutions and a collaborative approach.

CelluComp

Seed Round in 2012
CelluComp Ltd. is a material science company based in Burntisland, United Kingdom, that specializes in the production of biobased materials derived from waste streams in the food processing industry. The company has developed Curran, a high-performance material made from nano-cellulose fibers extracted from root vegetables. Curran is available in paste, slurry, and powder forms and is suitable for a wide range of applications, including paints, coatings, paper, food products, personal care, home care, cosmetics, concrete, drilling fluids, and composites. CelluComp distributes its products across several regions, including the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, France, Spain, Portugal, the Middle East, and the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2004, CelluComp focuses on creating sustainable, non-hydrocarbon-based materials that enhance product performance while also promoting cost savings for its clients.
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