Fondaction

Fondaction is a Montreal-based investment firm established in 1996, specializing in both direct and fund of fund investments, primarily in small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, with a strong emphasis on clean energy and agri-food. The firm engages in private equity and venture capital investments, targeting companies at various stages, including seed, startup, and later-stage transactions, primarily within Quebec. Fondaction's direct investments range from CAD 0.5 million to CAD 10 million, while fund investments typically fall between CAD 0.5 million and CAD 75 million per transaction. With a commitment to socially responsible finance, Fondaction integrates sustainable development principles into its investment strategy, supporting over 1,050 SMEs and contributing to job creation in the region. The organization manages assets exceeding one billion dollars, derived from retirement savings of more than 131,000 shareholders. Fondaction is recognized for its transparency in sustainable development practices and compliance with international reporting standards.

Daniel Charron

Vice President, Community Engagement and Public Affairs and Executive Committee Member

Isabelle Lechasseur

Portfolio Director, CoInvestments

Caroline Senneville

Board Member, President of the Council and President of the Coordination Committee

Past deals in Wood Processing

Art Massif

Debt Financing in 2019
MASSIVE ART STRUCTURE OF WOOD INC. designs and manufactures glued-laminated timber structures for businesses, restaurants, sporting goods, libraries, houses, and gymnasiums. It offers products, such as glue laminated decking, frames for public and commercial buildings, portico, porch, arbor, carport, and sculpted beam. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada.

Finitec

Venture Round in 2019
Groupe Finitec is a manufacturer that develops, produces, and markets a diverse range of flooring accessories aimed at enhancing and restoring floors. Their product offerings include acoustics, adhesives, varnishes, and cleaning solutions, alongside tools for finishing and restoration. Additionally, they provide ventilation grilles, contributing to comprehensive floor maintenance. The company distributes its products through a wide network of retail channels, including hardware stores, paint shops, and specialized wooden flooring outlets, as well as online platforms, ensuring accessibility to a broad customer base.

Morille Québec

Debt Financing in 2019
Producer of non-timber forest food products intended to serve restaurants, food product distributors and processors and consumers. The company's products include mushrooms, boreal spices, small northern fruits, as well as sauces and ready-to-cook meals, enabling customers to enjoy wild cuisines sitting at home.

BBM-Lanctôt

Debt Financing in 2019
Provider of printing services intended to serve the industrial sector. The company specializes in traditional offset and digital printing including finishing services such as binding, lamination and stamping, enabling business clients to avail of diversified quality printing facilities at competitive prices.

Les Viandes Biologiques de Charlevoix

Private Equity Round in 2018
Les Viandes biologiques de Charlevoix Inc. engages in production, processing and distribution of organic chicken and pork. Les Viandes biologiques de Charlevoix Inc. was founded in 2001 and is based in St-Urbain, Canada.

LB Laser

Seed Round in 2018
LB Laser Inc. is a Canadian company based in Saint-Romuald, established in 2015. It specializes in providing laser cutting and sheet metal folding services to commercial clients. In addition to these core offerings, the company also provides welding services and hardware optimization, allowing clients in the production sector to customize sheet metal according to their specific requirements.

BOW

Debt Financing in 2017
Bow Plastics, Ltd. manufactures plastic pipe and fittings for the residential and commercial construction industry in North America. The company offers drainage and pressure plumbing products in various plastic materials; and copper solder and insert fittings for the plumbing market. It also serves professional and do-it-yourself market in Canada, the United States, Central and South America. The company markets its products through sales representatives, distributors, and warehouses. Bow Plastics, Ltd. was founded in 1939 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Colonial Elegance

Private Equity Round in 2017
Designer and manufacturer of home décor products headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The company offers products including sliding, folding, closet and barn doors and stair parts to retail and commercial clients.

Coopérative Forestière De Petit Paris

Private Equity Round in 2017
Coopérative Forestière de Petit Paris, the Cooperative of Workers of Petit Paris offers integrated forestry services ranging from management to wood processing including the valuation of fiber and the production of by-products.

Les Dépendances

Venture Round in 2015
Distributor of cheese intended to serve the food industry in Quebec. The company's products include cooked pressed, soft and blue-veined cheese, butter and cream, vegetarian cheeses and other accessories, thereby enabling clients with different varieties of cheese and related products as per their choice.

Koncas

Seed Round in 2015
Operator of a recycling company based in Canada. The company offer recycling services for building materials, renovation and demolition.The company offer recycling services for building materials, renovation and demolition.

ATIS Group

Private Equity Round in 2015
Atis Group is a manufacturer and distributor specializing in windows and doors, focusing on high-performance, energy-efficient products for the construction sector as well as residential and commercial renovations. The company offers a diverse range of solutions, including aluminum, PVC, and wooden windows, as well as entrances, curtains, window walls, and storefronts. By providing products tailored to meet various budgetary needs, Atis Group aims to enhance both the energy efficiency and value of homes and commercial properties.

PCP Aluminium

Venture Round in 2014
Manufacturer of aluminum plates and blocks intended for automotive, marine and plastic manufacturing industries. The company offers aluminum precision cast plates, cast molding blocks also provides machining, milling, surface and finishing treatments services to its clients.

Induspac

Debt Financing in 2014
Manufacturer of customized industrial packaging products based in Candiac, Canada. The company offers corrugated and solid fiber boxes, wooden, protective, thermoformed and reusable packaging products for industrial uses, thereby maximizing performance and reduce the cost of packaging for its clients.

Fonderie Lemoltech

Debt Financing in 2014
Provider of aluminum processing services based in Princeville, Canada. The company specializes in transforming aluminum and die-casting aluminum parts, enabling clients to get industrial spares manufactured per their specific needs.

H2O Innovation

Post in 2012
H2O Innovation Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in integrated water treatment solutions utilizing membrane filtration technology. It operates through three primary segments: Water Technologies and Services, Specialty Products, and Operation and Maintenance Services. The company provides systems and equipment for producing drinking and industrial process water, as well as for the reclamation, reuse, and desalination of water. In addition to offering membrane filtration systems and spare parts, H2O Innovation supplies specialty chemicals such as antiscalants, cleaners, and coagulants. The company also provides a range of services, including operation and maintenance for water treatment facilities, public works services, and construction for water and sewer lines. Its innovative technologies, such as Intelogx for data analysis and Clearlogx for automation, enhance the efficiency of water treatment processes. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Quebec City, H2O Innovation has established itself as a leader in the water treatment industry, continuously expanding its market presence through a comprehensive range of products and services.

Solisco

Private Equity Round in 2012
Operator of a private printing company based in Scott, Canada. The company specializes primarily in the printing of magazines, books, catalogs and flyers, offering integrated communication graphic and print services for both traditional and new media.

Dimension Composite

Debt Financing in 2009
Manufacturer of industrial parts and molds in composite materials, mainly intended for manufacturers working in the field of public transport. The company specializes in the design of industrial parts in fiberglass and molds in composite materials.
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