Novacap

Novacap, established in 1981, is a Canadian private equity firm headquartered in Brossard. With $2.8 billion in assets under management, the firm invests in mid-market companies across North America, focusing on information and communication technology (ICT), manufacturing, industrial, business services, and distribution sectors. Novacap's investment approach combines deep operational expertise and active collaboration with entrepreneurs to accelerate growth and create long-term value for its portfolio companies.

Matthew Alfieri

Vice President

Rajiv Bahl

Senior Partner

Philippe Belec

Senior Associate

Richard Bie

Associate

Stéphane Blanchet

CFO

David Brassard

Partner

Jamie Cartwright

Partner

Antoine Casimir Jr.

Principal

Kevin Chan

Senior Associate

Xavier Charbonneau

Associate

Philippe Cloutier

Executive Vice President of Finance

Michel Côté

Senior Partner

Eric Desrosiers

Senior Partner

Christian Fabi

Partner

Emmanuel Ferreira

Senior Analyst

Jacques Foisy

Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner

Xavier Fortin

Senior Associate

Jean-Philippe Garant

Principal

Jonathan LaSala

Principal Vice President

Marc-Antoine Lachance

Principal, Investments

Frank Lachance

Partner

Marcel Larochelle

Managing Partner

Martin Lavallée

Vice President

Victor Leblanc

Associate

Domenic Mancini

Senior Partner

Philippe Martin

Partner

Ted Mocarski

Senior Partner

Thadeus Mocarski JD

Senior Partner

Kasra Moozar

Principal

Samuel Nasso

Partner

Christopher O'Connor

Vice President of Investments

Mathieu Ouellet

Partner

Julie Page

Partner

Marc Paiement

Senior Partner

Jean-François Routhier

Managing Partner

Kristin Smith

Partner

Marc Tellier

Senior Partner

Ryan Thom

Principal

Francois-Frédéric Tougas

Vice President

Michel Toutant

Senior Partner

Paul Traut

Vice President

Pascal Tremblay

President, CEO and Managing Partner

Sophie Tremblay-Sabatini

Vice President

Jonathan Valeriati

Vice President

Anastassia Volkova

Principal

Herk Yang

Associate

Past deals in Quebec

Plusgrade

Acquisition in 2021
Plusgrade LP is a Montreal-based company that specializes in an online revenue upgrade platform designed for the airline and travel industries. Founded in 2009, Plusgrade provides software solutions that help airlines and other travel-related businesses optimize their revenue through upgrade options and ancillary services. The platform allows travelers to enhance their experience by offering upgrades before departure, while also delivering post-reservation confirmations and customizable options. Plusgrade's clientele includes notable airlines such as Virgin Atlantic, Air New Zealand, and Etihad Airways, among others. With a focus on creating new revenue streams from unsold inventory, upgrades, and premium services, Plusgrade has established itself as a key player in the ancillary revenue sector, recognized for its innovative approach and impact on the global airline industry.

Revau

Acquisition in 2020
Revau, established in 1993, is a Montreal-based insurance agency specializing in commercial insurance and brokerage services. It operates through multiple offices across Canada, including Quebec City, Brossard, and Markham. Revau provides underwriting services for complex insurance policies on behalf of various carriers, such as Canadian insurance companies, international carriers, and Lloyd's of London syndicates. Its expertise lies in catering to the specialized insurance needs of brokers and customers across the country.

Nuvei

Private Equity Round in 2019
Nuvei Corporation, established in 2003, is a global payment technology solutions provider headquartered in Montreal, Canada. It offers a cloud-based Native Commerce Platform that enables businesses to accept payments across various channels, including mobile, online, unattended, and in-store. Nuvei serves clients in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America through a network of direct sales, agents, resellers, and partners. Its comprehensive suite of services includes payment acceptance, card issuing, banking, risk management, and fraud management, empowering businesses to optimize payment processes and increase acceptance rates both locally and globally.

Noble Foods

Private Equity Round in 2018
Noble Foods is a manufacturer of nutrition and energy bars with an impeccable reputation that has been forged from many years of relentless customer service delivered directly by the three owners themselves. The most trusted brands in North-America rely on Noble Foods manufacturing expertise due to its customer responsiveness, reasonable minimum order quantities and the direct access to the owners of the company, who are so hands on in the process. The Company has over 100 dedicated employees at its plant in Montreal that are key to its success.

Mailhot Industries

Private Equity Round in 2018
Mailhot Industries, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of hydraulic cylinders, offering a comprehensive range of single-stage and telescopic models. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Terrebonne, Canada, the company employs modern technology to ensure high-quality products that cater to diverse applications in industries such as construction, mining, environmental management, and snow removal. In addition to manufacturing, Mailhot provides various services, including cylinder repair, installation on dump trucks, and exchange programs, alongside small lot production capabilities. The company operates a plant in Québec, distribution centers in Edmonton and Nashua, and a significant facility in Mexico, employing approximately 324 individuals to support its operations and meet customer needs effectively.

Nuvei

Venture Round in 2017
Nuvei Corporation, established in 2003, is a global payment technology solutions provider headquartered in Montreal, Canada. It offers a cloud-based Native Commerce Platform that enables businesses to accept payments across various channels, including mobile, online, unattended, and in-store. Nuvei serves clients in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America through a network of direct sales, agents, resellers, and partners. Its comprehensive suite of services includes payment acceptance, card issuing, banking, risk management, and fraud management, empowering businesses to optimize payment processes and increase acceptance rates both locally and globally.

Fibrenoire

Acquisition in 2013
Fibrenoire Inc. is a telecommunications company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in fiber optic connectivity services for telecommunications companies and Internet service providers. Founded in 2007, it operates an extensive fiber optic network exceeding 3,000 kilometers in metropolitan areas such as Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City. The company provides a range of services including Internet access, Ethernet, managed IP MPLS networks, dark fiber, and private fiber optic networks. Additionally, Fibrenoire offers custom solutions such as SIP trunking and wavelength transport services, ensuring quality execution through a sales engineering approach. As of 2016, Fibrenoire operates as a subsidiary of Videotron Ltd.

Chemical Computing Group

Acquisition in 2011
Chemical Computing Group, Inc. is a software company specializing in drug discovery applications for pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic researchers. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in North America, Germany, and the United Kingdom, the company is known for its flagship product, the Molecular Operating Environment (MOE). This integrated software package provides tools for visualization, molecular modeling, and computer-aided molecular design. Chemical Computing Group also offers PSILO, a structure database and visualization system that consolidates macromolecular and protein-ligand structural information. Its products are utilized by biologists, medicinal chemists, and computational chemists globally, facilitating the implementation and validation of scientific methodologies in drug discovery and chemical engineering processes.

IPL Plastics

Acquisition in 2010
IPL Plastics Inc. is a prominent manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions, operating primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Founded in 1939 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company serves diverse markets through three main segments: Large Format Packaging and Environmental Solutions, Consumer Packaging Solutions, and Returnable Packaging Solutions. The Large Format segment provides a variety of containers, crates, and waste collection bins for various industries, while the Consumer Packaging segment specializes in thin-wall injection molded containers and custom packaging for food and consumer products. The Returnable Packaging segment focuses on bulk containers for agricultural applications and reusable packaging for automotive logistics. Additionally, IPL Plastics produces injection-molded temporary flooring and roadway mats for sectors such as construction and military. The company emphasizes sustainable packaging solutions across its extensive product range.

Stingray

Acquisition in 2007
Stingray Digital is a Canadian media and entertainment company based in Montreal, specializing in digital media and interactive music broadcasting. The company offers a variety of services, including The Karaoke Channel, which provides licensed karaoke content; Stingray Music, a distributor of re-recorded music; and Stingray360, which offers copyright-cleared subscription music services for businesses. Additionally, Stingray operates Concert TV, a video-on-demand service, and Galaxie, a digital audio service for pay TV, in partnership with CBC/Radio-Canada. Stingray broadcasts music and video content across multiple platforms, including radio, television, and digital media, primarily generating revenue through its broadcasting and commercial music segment.

Octasic

Series B in 2002
Octasic, founded in 1998, is a semiconductor and technology company based in Montreal, Canada. It specializes in two key markets: wireless base stations and media gateways. The company's mission is to help customers bring products to market swiftly, with reduced investment and risk. Octasic achieves this by developing connectivity products that ensure high voice quality for network equipment providers in the wireless, VoIP, and TDM segments of the telecommunications industry. These products enable equipment manufacturers to lower system costs while maintaining reliable performance in terms of density and power consumption. With over two decades of experience, Octasic has established strategic partnerships with leading Tier-1 telecommunications and government OEMs worldwide.

CorActive High-Tech

Acquisition in 2001
CorActive High-Tech Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing optical fiber products tailored for various applications. The company's offerings include active fibers for high-power amplifiers and laser applications, passive fibers for laser beam delivery, and specialized products such as attenuating fibers for telecommunications and photosensitive fibers. It also produces OEM modules and sub-assemblies, including optical modules and fiber laser components. Targeting diverse markets, CorActive serves clients in industrial lasers, telecommunications, defense, aerospace, environmental sensing, medical, and scientific sectors. Established in 1998 and based in Quebec, Canada, CorActive High-Tech operates as a subsidiary of Han's Laser Technology and has a strategic partnership with INO to enhance its product offerings.

Security Chimneys International

Acquisition in 1982
Security Chimneys International is a respected manufacturer of chimneys and venting solutions, catering to both residential and commercial markets. With a manufacturing facility spanning 104,800 square feet in Laval, Quebec, the company is dedicated to producing high-quality, certified products that address various venting needs. Its product offerings include wood-burning fireplaces, chimneys for wood, oil, and gas appliances, as well as specialized venting systems for diverse applications such as factories, schools, and industrial settings. Security Chimneys emphasizes research and development to innovate and enhance its product line, ensuring reliability and safety for its customers.
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