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.

Daniel Archambault

Investment Manager

Nathalie Bernard

COO

Eric Bolduc

Investment Director

Jean-Yves Bourgeois

Managing Director and Group Head, Capital Markets

Jean-Philippe Bujold

Investment Manager

Past deals in Acquisition

ICPEI Holdings

Acquisition in 2024
ICPEI Holdings operates within the Canadian property and casualty insurance sector through its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Insurance Company of Prince Edward Island (ICPEI). This provincially regulated entity specializes in providing a range of insurance products, including auto, home, and commercial insurance. ICPEI distributes its offerings exclusively through a network of brokers and managing general agents, ensuring that customers receive tailored insurance solutions to meet their specific needs. The company's focus on the P&C insurance industry positions it as a significant player in the Canadian market.

Worldsource Wealth Management

Acquisition in 2022
Worldsource Wealth Management is a financial services firm specializing in providing comprehensive wealth management solutions. Located in Markham, it offers operational support, advanced technologies, and expert business assistance to enhance overall business operations.

IDC Worldsource Insurance Network

Acquisition in 2022
IDC Worldsource Insurance Network is a Canadian company that specializes in providing integrated wealth management solutions and insurance services to independent advisors. The firm offers a comprehensive range of products, including life insurance, disability insurance, and travel insurance, as well as investment management and wealth planning services. By equipping independent advisors with the necessary tools and resources, IDC Worldsource aims to enhance the quality of insurance advisory services available to clients, ensuring they receive tailored financial solutions to meet their individual needs.

Worldsource Securities

Acquisition in 2022
Worldsource Securities Inc is a full-service investment dealer based in Canada, recognized as a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. The company specializes in providing financial investment services specifically tailored for financial advisors. It offers a comprehensive dealer platform that includes front and back-office operational processes, portfolio access, and online storage solutions. This platform is designed to enhance the business operations of financial advisors, enabling them to build and maintain stronger relationships with their clients.

DuProprio

Acquisition in 2020
DuProprio is an online fixed-fee real estate agency based in Lévis, Quebec, that specializes in connecting home sellers and buyers across Canada. The company offers commission-free services, enabling property owners to sell their homes without the traditional brokerage fees. By leveraging a comprehensive brokerage network, DuProprio facilitates the sale process for individuals looking to navigate the real estate market independently. Their platform provides tools and resources to support sellers throughout the transaction, making it easier for them to manage the sale of their properties effectively.

Purplebricks.ca

Acquisition in 2020
Purplebricks is a full-service real estate brokerage providing Canadian home sellers and buyers with the best REALTOR® expertise and customer service, supported by cutting-edge technology. Sellers save tens of thousands of dollars using our fixed fee service, rather than paying a commission based on the value of their home, and home buyers receive thousands in cash back.

A. & D. Prévost

Acquisition in 2011
They manufacture a wide selection of high-quality aluminum building materials for upscale institutional, commercial and residential markets. They are known for leading-edge designs and possess unique anodic oxidation treatment expertise. They have been working in partnership with architects, glaziers and general contractors since 1959, developing curtain wall systems, doors, windows, skylights and other durable products in innovative designs.
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