Desjardins Capital
Desjardins Capital is the private equity and venture capital arm of Mouvement des caisses Desjardins, based in Quebec, Canada. It provides growth capital, mezzanine, and select debt financing to early-stage through mature companies across industrial, manufacturing, technology, and service sectors, with emphasis on health care, life sciences, and biotechnology. The firm also supports cooperatives, including worker-owned and housing cooperatives, and network cooperatives, financing development, acquisitions, expansions, and succession plans. It primarily invests in Quebec and surrounding regions, and can finance growth, acquisitions, management buyouts, and modernization. Investments may be equity or debt, including unsecured loans, with instruments ranging from senior debt to equity, and tenures typically five to eight years for equity and three to five years for debt. The firm often takes minority stakes with board participation. It does not invest in natural resource exploration or financial services. Desjardins Capital traces its roots to 1974 and operates within the Desjardins Group.
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Past deals in Ontario
LeddarTech
Post in 2024
LeddarTech develops advanced detection and ranging systems using infrared LEDs and algorithms. It offers off-the-shelf smart sensor modules for various applications such as traffic management, autonomous vehicles, smart homes, and agriculture. The company provides interconnected sensor solutions for infrastructure, pollution monitoring, mobility, and traffic management in cities.
Lumine Group
Post in 2024
Founded in 2022, Lumine Group is a private equity firm based in Mississauga, Canada. The company invests in media, information technology, software, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Software as a Service (SaaS) sectors.
LeddarTech
Post in 2023
LeddarTech develops advanced detection and ranging systems using infrared LEDs and algorithms. It offers off-the-shelf smart sensor modules for various applications such as traffic management, autonomous vehicles, smart homes, and agriculture. The company provides interconnected sensor solutions for infrastructure, pollution monitoring, mobility, and traffic management in cities.
Potloc
Series B in 2022
Potloc Inc. is a Montreal-based company that operates an online consumer insights platform, which was founded in 2014. The platform specializes in providing businesses with market insights through various survey methodologies, including web panels, phone surveys, and geo-targeted surveys utilizing social networks. This innovative approach allows Potloc to gather authentic consumer feedback and data on purchasing habits, helping companies predict customer retention and acquisition. Trusted by numerous leading brands and organizations, Potloc's platform enables retailers and businesses to effectively connect with their target audiences globally. With offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc has established itself as a key player in the market research industry, delivering high-quality data insights that meet the specific needs of its clients.
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.
LeddarTech
Debt Financing in 2022
LeddarTech develops advanced detection and ranging systems using infrared LEDs and algorithms. It offers off-the-shelf smart sensor modules for various applications such as traffic management, autonomous vehicles, smart homes, and agriculture. The company provides interconnected sensor solutions for infrastructure, pollution monitoring, mobility, and traffic management in cities.
RenoRun
Series B in 2022
RenoRun Inc. is a construction materials delivery company that caters to the needs of the construction industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company offers a wide range of products, including beams, bricks, and concrete mixes. RenoRun has developed a mobile-friendly platform that allows general contractors to place orders easily, streamlining the process of procuring materials. This innovative service minimizes wasted time and effort for contractors by providing efficient delivery directly to job sites, with trained runners ensuring timely collection and drop-off of materials. In addition to its Montreal headquarters, RenoRun operates in Toronto, Canada, and Austin, Texas, positioning itself as a significant player in the construction supply market.
Brim Financial
Series B in 2021
Brim Financial Inc., established in Toronto, Canada in 2015, specializes in issuing non-banking credit cards. The company offers a range of card types including reward cards, travel cards, and standard credit cards, all designed to enhance users' payment experiences. Brim's platform stands out with features such as embedded plans, custom security measures, unlimited rewards programs, digital installment plans, and real-time monetary advisory services accessible via an in-app digital portal. Formerly known as KREDITShare Inc., the company rebranded to Brim Financial Inc. in September 2017.
WeCook - Repas WeCook
Series B in 2021
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.
Fronsac Real Estate Investment Trust
Post in 2020
Fronsac Real Estate Investment Trust is a Canada-based real estate investment company that owns and rents commercial properties. It holds about 20 properties in Quebec and Ontario, leased to tenants such as fast‑food chains, oil and gas firms, and convenience store operators. The portfolio includes locations such as Les Coteaux, Rivieres‑du‑Loup, Saint‑Jean‑sur‑le‑Richelieu, Trois‑Rivières, Val‑David, Cap‑de‑la‑Madeleine, Louiseville, Levis, Cornwall, and several addresses on Leonard de Vinci and Bernard‑Pilon.
Dose Juices
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Saint-Hyacinthe, Dose Juices specializes in the production and distribution of cold-pressed juices, organic smoothies, and nut milks. The company markets its products through leading supermarket chains in Québec and Ontario, as well as through online channels. With a commitment to providing natural and healthy beverage options, Dose Juices aims to offer these products at competitive prices, making them accessible to a broader audience. The company employs approximately 30 individuals dedicated to its operations.
Marathon Gold
Post in 2020
Marathon Gold Corporation is a Canadian company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral resource projects, primarily targeting gold and other precious and base metal deposits. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Toronto, the company’s flagship asset is the Valentine Lake gold property, located in Newfoundland and Labrador. This project features four mineralized deposits and spans a 20-kilometer system, positioning Marathon Gold as a significant player in the gold mining sector in Canada.
Fronsac Real Estate Investment Trust
Post in 2020
Fronsac Real Estate Investment Trust is a Canada-based real estate investment company that owns and rents commercial properties. It holds about 20 properties in Quebec and Ontario, leased to tenants such as fast‑food chains, oil and gas firms, and convenience store operators. The portfolio includes locations such as Les Coteaux, Rivieres‑du‑Loup, Saint‑Jean‑sur‑le‑Richelieu, Trois‑Rivières, Val‑David, Cap‑de‑la‑Madeleine, Louiseville, Levis, Cornwall, and several addresses on Leonard de Vinci and Bernard‑Pilon.
WeCook - Repas WeCook
Venture Round in 2020
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.
Potloc
Series A in 2019
Potloc Inc. is a Montreal-based company that operates an online consumer insights platform, which was founded in 2014. The platform specializes in providing businesses with market insights through various survey methodologies, including web panels, phone surveys, and geo-targeted surveys utilizing social networks. This innovative approach allows Potloc to gather authentic consumer feedback and data on purchasing habits, helping companies predict customer retention and acquisition. Trusted by numerous leading brands and organizations, Potloc's platform enables retailers and businesses to effectively connect with their target audiences globally. With offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc has established itself as a key player in the market research industry, delivering high-quality data insights that meet the specific needs of its clients.
LeddarTech
Debt Financing in 2018
LeddarTech develops advanced detection and ranging systems using infrared LEDs and algorithms. It offers off-the-shelf smart sensor modules for various applications such as traffic management, autonomous vehicles, smart homes, and agriculture. The company provides interconnected sensor solutions for infrastructure, pollution monitoring, mobility, and traffic management in cities.
Potloc
Seed Round in 2018
Potloc Inc. is a Montreal-based company that operates an online consumer insights platform, which was founded in 2014. The platform specializes in providing businesses with market insights through various survey methodologies, including web panels, phone surveys, and geo-targeted surveys utilizing social networks. This innovative approach allows Potloc to gather authentic consumer feedback and data on purchasing habits, helping companies predict customer retention and acquisition. Trusted by numerous leading brands and organizations, Potloc's platform enables retailers and businesses to effectively connect with their target audiences globally. With offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc has established itself as a key player in the market research industry, delivering high-quality data insights that meet the specific needs of its clients.
SecureKey
Venture Round in 2016
SecureKey Technologies Inc., established in 2008 with headquarters in Toronto, Canada, specializes in providing secure identity and authentication solutions for online services. The company operates by building cloud-based identity networks, facilitating frictionless digital identities, and offering professional services. SecureKey serves diverse markets such as banking, government, healthcare, and enterprise sectors, ensuring consumers have secure access to critical online platforms while maintaining privacy. It maintains strategic collaborations with notable partners like Digital Bazaar and is backed by prominent investors including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Rogers Venture Partners, and Intel Capital. With additional offices in Boston and San Francisco, SecureKey's services enable organizations to build or subscribe to identity networks that prioritize both security and privacy for consumers.
EnerCare
Post in 2016
Enercare Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in providing home and commercial services, as well as energy solutions. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Markham, Enercare operates through three main segments: Home Services, Sub-metering, and Service Experts. The Home Services segment focuses on the rental and maintenance of HVAC products, including water heaters, furnaces, and air conditioners, while also offering protection plans, duct cleaning, plumbing, and electrical services. The Service Experts segment is dedicated to the sale, installation, and repair of HVAC systems and water heaters. Enercare is recognized as the largest non-utility sub-meter provider in Canada, offering advanced metering solutions for electricity and water consumption in residential and commercial properties. Serving approximately 1.6 million customers annually, Enercare continues to expand its reach and capabilities within the energy sector.
Telecon
Venture Round in 2011
TELECON Group is a Québec-based company headquartered in Trois-Rivières, specializing in technical engineering, design, construction, and implementation services for both wireless and wireline telecommunications networks. The company operates mainly in major urban centers across Québec and Ontario, catering to a diverse clientele that includes significant players in the telephony, cable, and Internet service sectors, as well as communication network operators. With a workforce of 1,140 employees, over 900 of whom are based in Québec, TELECON offers a comprehensive range of services, including the installation, maintenance, and engineering of telecommunications networks, as well as the location and maintenance of underground utility cables, both copper and fiber optic.
ADRIA POWER SYSTEMS
Venture Round in 2005
Founded in 2002 in Rouyn-Noranda, Adria Power Systems designs and manufactures a wide range of high-voltage electric devices and equipment for heavy industry and the mining sector. It leverages its engineering and research and development services to offer safe high-performance equipment tailored to client needs.
With some 80 employees and operating in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, northern Québec, and Ontario, Adria has plans for international expansion.
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