Fonds de solidarité FTQ

Fonds de solidarité FTQ is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Quebec. Established in 1983, the firm specializes in investing in small and medium-sized businesses across various sectors, including natural resources, aerospace, agri-food, life sciences, and culture. It primarily focuses on projects that require funding of $3 million or more and provides loans up to $2 million. The firm actively seeks investment opportunities in Quebec, particularly in regions such as Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Montérégie. Fonds de solidarité FTQ invests in a range of activities, including business succession, financial restructuring, and market development, while avoiding sectors like retail, real estate, and biotechnology. It typically engages in equity financing and unsecured debt with investment horizons ranging from five to ten years. The firm aims to support projects that positively impact the Quebec economy and often takes either minority or majority stakes in its portfolio companies.

Khalil Akrout

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Louis Aubuchon

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Saloua Benkhouya

Vice President

Hugo Bisaillon

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Jean-Philippe Boutet

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Guy Boutin

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Justin Brasier

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Olivier Brossard

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Janie Béïque

President and CEO

Pierre-Luc Cormier

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Denis Cyr

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Serge Côtes

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Alain Denis

Senior Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Nadia Di Chiara

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Marie-Pierre Donati

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Amélie Dugas-Sampara

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Marc-André Faix

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Véronique Gagnon

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Danny Gagné

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Mickaël Galvani

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Geneviève Guertin

Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Martin Guestier

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Daniel Hinse

Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Philippe P. Huneault

Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Emmanuelle Héroux

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Patrice Jolivet

Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Dominic Lainesse

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Julien Laplante

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Youssef Lemgendez

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Benoit Leroux

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Raphaël Marcel

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Pierre-Jean Mathon

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Serge Michaud

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Véronique Missout

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Julie Morand

Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Claudia O'Connor Messier

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Martin Ostiguy

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Céline Palhol

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Dany Pelletier

Executive Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Maxime Pesant

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Gilles Poulin

Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Julie Proulx

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Sophie Robillard

Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Florence Rozen

Scientific Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

François Saloff Coste

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Dany Sarazin-Sullivan

Investment Manager

Sébastien Sauvageau

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Benoit Tétrault

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Nicolas du Parc

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Past deals in Montreal

Flare

Series B in 2024
Flare Systems Inc is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing cybersecurity tools aimed at helping financial institutions protect their data from cybercriminals. Founded in 2017, the company offers a dark net monitoring system that provides intelligence to information security and fraud management teams within banks. By aggregating data from various sources, including broadcasts of stolen information, private forum discussions, chat posts, and cryptocurrency transactions, Flare's platform delivers actionable insights that assist financial crime teams in identifying and mitigating security threats. Its technology enables organizations to monitor activities across threat landscapes and connect the chains of attack, such as phishing and money laundering, thereby preventing cyber attacks before they result in costly data breaches.

Epitopea

Seed Round in 2024
Epitopea is a transatlantic biotechnology company focused on developing immunotherapies that target a novel class of tumor‑specific antigens. Using a proprietary pipeline that combines immunopetidomics, mass spectrometry, genomics and bioinformatics, the company identifies conserved, aberrantly expressed antigens hidden in cancer’s ‘junk’ DNA. These Cryptigen TSAs are shared across patients with the same cancer indication, allowing therapies to selectively eliminate malignant cells while sparing healthy tissue, with the goal of providing durable, low‑side‑effect treatments.

Energir

Private Equity Round in 2024
Energir, founded in 1957 and based in Montreal, Canada, is a prominent energy producer and distributor. The company specializes in the development and distribution of natural gas, including methane, ethane, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. Additionally, Energir operates district heating plants and produces electricity from renewable sources such as hydro, wind, and solar energy. It is recognized as the primary distributor of electricity in its region and holds the distinction of being the sole distributor of natural gas in Vermont. Through its diverse energy portfolio, Energir plays a significant role in the Canadian energy sector.

Flare

Series A in 2022
Flare Systems Inc is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing cybersecurity tools aimed at helping financial institutions protect their data from cybercriminals. Founded in 2017, the company offers a dark net monitoring system that provides intelligence to information security and fraud management teams within banks. By aggregating data from various sources, including broadcasts of stolen information, private forum discussions, chat posts, and cryptocurrency transactions, Flare's platform delivers actionable insights that assist financial crime teams in identifying and mitigating security threats. Its technology enables organizations to monitor activities across threat landscapes and connect the chains of attack, such as phishing and money laundering, thereby preventing cyber attacks before they result in costly data breaches.

WorkJam

Series D in 2022
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.

Inversago Pharma

Series C in 2022
Inversago Pharma Inc. is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the development of peripherally-restricted CB1 receptor inverse agonists aimed at treating various metabolic and fibrotic disorders. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating innovative therapies for conditions such as Prader-Willi syndrome, diabetes, and complications related to obesity. Its pipeline includes treatments for diabetic kidney disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, and progressive fibrosis, including interstitial lung disease. Inversago Pharma aims to improve patient outcomes by offering new therapeutic options that target the underlying mechanisms of these diseases.

FemTherapeutics

Grant in 2022
FemTherapeutics is a Montreal-based medical device company dedicated to personalizing therapeutics in women’s health. It uses artificial intelligence and patient data to design customized gynecological prosthetics, initially focusing on improving the management of Pelvic Floor Disorders.

Epitopea

Seed Round in 2022
Epitopea is a transatlantic biotechnology company focused on developing immunotherapies that target a novel class of tumor‑specific antigens. Using a proprietary pipeline that combines immunopetidomics, mass spectrometry, genomics and bioinformatics, the company identifies conserved, aberrantly expressed antigens hidden in cancer’s ‘junk’ DNA. These Cryptigen TSAs are shared across patients with the same cancer indication, allowing therapies to selectively eliminate malignant cells while sparing healthy tissue, with the goal of providing durable, low‑side‑effect treatments.

Carbicrete

Series A in 2022
Carbicrete offers innovative technology for producing cement-free, carbon-negative concrete. It licenses this technology to precast concrete manufacturers, enabling them to create sustainable building solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Sollio Cooperative Group

Venture Round in 2020
Sollio Cooperative Group, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, is a prominent agri-food federation that serves agricultural producers and consumers across Canada. With over 60,000 members organized into nearly 70 cooperatives, Sollio Cooperative Group employs more than 13,000 individuals and generates an annual revenue of $6.3 billion. The organization operates through three main divisions: Olymel S.E.C, which encompasses meat processing brands like Olymel, Flamingo, and Lafleur; the Agri-business division, which includes brands such as La Coop, Élite, Agrocentre, Agrico, and Agromart; and the BMR Group, featuring BMR, Unimat, and Potvin & Bouchard. Established in 1922, Sollio Cooperative Group plays a crucial role in providing agricultural services and support, enabling farmers to enhance their crop production and overall operational efficiency.

Inversago Pharma

Series B in 2020
Inversago Pharma Inc. is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the development of peripherally-restricted CB1 receptor inverse agonists aimed at treating various metabolic and fibrotic disorders. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating innovative therapies for conditions such as Prader-Willi syndrome, diabetes, and complications related to obesity. Its pipeline includes treatments for diabetic kidney disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, and progressive fibrosis, including interstitial lung disease. Inversago Pharma aims to improve patient outcomes by offering new therapeutic options that target the underlying mechanisms of these diseases.

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.

Stradigi AI

Series A in 2019
Founded in Montreal in 2005, Stradigi AI develops an AI-based SaaS platform that accelerates time-to-value for data-driven decisions across all business functions. Its Kepler AI business platform enables business users to access automated machine learning workflows, creating a project lifecycle that speeds and scales AI deployment.

Sollio Cooperative Group

Venture Round in 2019
Sollio Cooperative Group, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, is a prominent agri-food federation that serves agricultural producers and consumers across Canada. With over 60,000 members organized into nearly 70 cooperatives, Sollio Cooperative Group employs more than 13,000 individuals and generates an annual revenue of $6.3 billion. The organization operates through three main divisions: Olymel S.E.C, which encompasses meat processing brands like Olymel, Flamingo, and Lafleur; the Agri-business division, which includes brands such as La Coop, Élite, Agrocentre, Agrico, and Agromart; and the BMR Group, featuring BMR, Unimat, and Potvin & Bouchard. Established in 1922, Sollio Cooperative Group plays a crucial role in providing agricultural services and support, enabling farmers to enhance their crop production and overall operational efficiency.

Enerkem

Corporate Round in 2019
Enerkem transforms non-recyclable waste into renewable biofuels and chemicals. Its proprietary thermochemical process converts municipal solid waste into biofuels like ethanol, addressing oil dependence and waste disposal challenges.

Cirque du Soleil

Debt Financing in 2019
Cirque du Soleil is a prominent entertainment company based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 1984. It specializes in the production of live shows that blend acrobatics, music, and theatrical storytelling. The company offers a diverse range of performances, including touring shows, resident productions in major cities like Las Vegas, New York, and Orlando, as well as seasonal and arena shows. In addition to its live performances, Cirque du Soleil provides an online platform where users can find information and purchase tickets for its events. The company also features an online boutique that sells apparel, accessories, collectibles, and other related merchandise, enriching the audience's experience beyond the performances.

Kaloom

Series A in 2018
Kaloom develops fully automated, programmable software for data center networking. Its solution aims to disrupt cloud and data center network management for enterprises, cloud providers, gaming companies, data center operators, and 5G wireless providers. Founded in 2014, Kaloom is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Taxelco

Venture Round in 2018
Taxelco is focused on providing ecological taxi transport solutions in Montreal. The company aims to consolidate the interests of the taxi industry to benefit both stakeholders and the local community. By promoting the use of fully electric vehicles, Taxelco seeks to create operational synergies and leverage information technologies to enhance efficiency. A collaborative pilot project initiated in November 2015 involved 50 electric vehicles operating under rigorous weather conditions in Montreal. This initiative is designed to optimize the performance of electric taxis, contributing to the city's reputation as a green and innovative urban center. Through these efforts, Taxelco emphasizes responsible economic and social development while reflecting the unique cultural identity of Montreal's citizens.

Enerkem

Corporate Round in 2018
Enerkem transforms non-recyclable waste into renewable biofuels and chemicals. Its proprietary thermochemical process converts municipal solid waste into biofuels like ethanol, addressing oil dependence and waste disposal challenges.

Groupe Meloche

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 1974, Groupe Meloche specializes in precision manufacturing for the aerospace industry. It produces mechanical components and assemblies, offering services such as machining, surface treatment, painting, assembly, and engineering. With multiple facilities across Quebec, Canada, the company serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier-1 suppliers.

PreciThera

Series A in 2017
PreciThera is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing targeted therapies for rare bone diseases. It focuses on heterogeneous genetic disorders that primarily affect bone function, utilizing computational technology and a deep understanding of disease pathology to address both skeletal symptoms and extraskeletal issues.

Kaloom

Series A in 2017
Kaloom develops fully automated, programmable software for data center networking. Its solution aims to disrupt cloud and data center network management for enterprises, cloud providers, gaming companies, data center operators, and 5G wireless providers. Founded in 2014, Kaloom is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Reflex Photonics

Venture Round in 2017
Reflex Photonics Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in high-performance optical connectivity solutions for semiconductor packaging and data transfer applications. Founded in 2002, the company develops a range of products including embedded transceivers, optical interconnects, optical test systems, and optical fiber cables. Its flagship Light on Board technology integrates semiconductor and optical packaging to facilitate high-speed data transfer, achieving rates exceeding 10 Gigabits per second over distances up to 1000 feet. Reflex Photonics' solutions cater to the telecommunications, aerospace, and defense markets, enabling the creation of compact, cost-effective, and energy-efficient systems for high-performance computing and networking. With an additional office in Paris, France, Reflex Photonics continues to innovate in the field of optical interconnects, addressing the growing demand for rapid and reliable data transmission. As of October 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Smiths Interconnect, Inc.

JLR

Venture Round in 2016
JLR Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in providing online services for real estate information and transaction processes. Founded in 1986, JLR focuses on property knowledge and innovative technology, integrating and distributing comprehensive real estate data. The company offers a range of solutions, including risk analysis, market share analysis, property valuation, and compliance services. Its clientele includes financial institutions, insurers, government agencies, real estate professionals, appraisers, and legal experts. JLR’s commitment to compiling and structuring real estate transactions in Quebec positions it as a vital resource in the industry. As of December 2018, JLR operates as a subsidiary of Equifax Canada Co.

Coalision

Venture Round in 2016
Coalision Inc. is a Canadian company based in Montréal-Ouest that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of apparel for both men and women. Founded in 1988, Coalision offers a diverse range of products, including tops, bottoms, jackets, coats, dresses, sports bras, swimwear, accessories, shoes, long underwear, and active lifestyle apparel. The company operates through various channels, serving customers worldwide via online sales and through partnerships with over 2,500 retailers across Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. Coalision manages the Lolë and Paradox brands and employs nearly 300 individuals across its offices located in Montreal, New York, and Biarritz.

Fresche Solutions

Venture Round in 2016
Fresche Solutions Inc. is a legacy management company specializing in the modernization and management of business-critical applications. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices worldwide, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes application re-hosting, rewriting, and re-architecting. Its offerings include the X-Analysis software suite for managing the IBM i lifecycle, iModernize for transforming AS/400 RPG and COBOL applications to modern architectures, and tools for business intelligence and development. Additionally, Fresche Solutions provides management and modernization solutions encompassing planning, analysis, onsite development, project management, and ongoing application support. The company serves a diverse clientele both in Canada and internationally, helping organizations enhance the longevity and functionality of their applications and databases.

Falco Resources

Post in 2015
Falco Resources is a Canadian junior resource exploration company focused on acquiring and exploring mineral properties. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, the company primarily operates in the Rouyn-Noranda mining camp in Quebec, where it owns approximately 74,000 hectares of land. Falco's key asset is the Horne 5 Project, located within the former Horne mine. The company specializes in exploring for base and precious metals, including gold, zinc, copper, and silver deposits. Falco Resources has employed advanced digitization and data mining techniques to analyze historical data, leading to significant discoveries such as the Horne 5 deposit.

GuestDriven

Series A in 2014
Founded in Montreal, Canada in 2010, GuestDriven is a global provider of hospitality-focused guest engagement solutions. It empowers hotels to interact directly with guests, understand their preferences, build relationships, and upsell inventory through personalized offers and communications. This enhances guest satisfaction, improves reviews, and fosters brand advocacy. With implementations across over 60 cities worldwide, GuestDriven is dedicated to transforming the global hospitality industry.

Acquisio

Private Equity Round in 2012
Acquisio is a technology company specializing in performance marketing solutions for local businesses and the agencies that serve them. The company's flagship product is a cloud-based platform that automates and optimizes digital marketing campaigns across search, social, mobile, and display channels. Acquisio's software performs 90% of the work, freeing up users' time for data analysis and campaign improvement. The platform offers a user-friendly dashboard, enabling campaign managers to maintain full control while maximizing productivity. With over 500 agencies and 25,000 advertisers, Acquisio has been recognized as one of North America's fastest-growing companies, serving clients such as GroupM, Sensis, and Microsoft. The company is headquartered in Montreal with additional offices in New York, Seattle, London, and Japan.

Montrusco Bolton Investments

Venture Round in 2008
Montrusco Bolton Investments is a Canadian boutique investment firm based in Montreal, established in 1984. The firm specializes in asset management and serves over 100 institutional clients from both Canada and abroad. With a focus on tailored investment solutions, Montrusco Bolton aims to meet the diverse needs of its clientele through a disciplined investment approach and comprehensive market analysis.

Iscopia Software

Series B in 2008
Headquartered in Montreal, Iscopia provides on-demand online hiring solutions (delivered over the web as Software as a Service) that enable organizations of all sizes to recruit the best candidates and promote the most deserving employees. Iscopia's award-winning online hiring solution, AQS™, enables small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) to hire better employees and reduce turnover quickly, simply and economically. Our customer base ranges from industry leading test publishers and HR consultants to companies large and small.

Trellia Networks

Series B in 2007
Trellia Networks, Inc. develops enterprise mobility management solutions. It provides mobile policy management and enforcement solutions, which enable IT departments to centrally define, create, manage, automate, and enforce mobile policies; and a hosted Mobile Policy Management platform, which features 3G data plan management and 3G/Gobi asset management capabilities. The company’s products include mobile policy manager (MPM) for mobile broadband, which allows enterprises to choose pre-configured mobility policies, as well as deploy solutions, such as wire-line access, 3G, or VPNs; and MPM for mobile enterprise, which provides policy automation and enforcement for access, security, cost, and productivity to the functionality provided by the MPM for wireless broadband edition. Trellia Networks, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

OZ Communications

Series B in 2006
OZ Communications, Inc., a software company, provides consumer mobile messaging solutions. It offers OZ Mobile IM, a solution that enables mobile operators to offer access to already established instant messaging services; OZ Consumer Email, an email solution for consumer mobile phones and devices to send and receive emails to friends and family; and OZ SmartMail, an email solution for savvy, small business, and home business professionals. The company also provides OZ Mobile IMPS Server, a solution that enables mobile operators to build own mobile instant messaging communities; and OZ Mobile Social Networking, which enables mobile operators to deliver mobile social networking experience to end users. In addition, it offers device application development services, custom server solutions and system integration services, application service provider solutions, and business consulting services. The company's customers include mobile operators, handset manufacturers, portals, and online communities. It has strategic partnerships with America Online, Inc.; Microsoft; and Yahoo!. OZ Communications, Inc. was formerly known as OZ.COM. The company was founded in 1991 and is based in Montreal, Canada with regional offices in the United States, Europe, and India. As of November 4, 2008, OZ Communications Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corp.

Topigen Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2005
Topigen Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that is focused on the scientific research and development of therapeutic drugs. It develops treatments for respiratory disorders, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Topigen Pharmaceuticals offers TPI ASM8, a drug that is developed for the management of moderate to severe asthma; and TPI 1100, a drug that is developed for the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Topigen Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Pharmaxis in January 2010. Topigen Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2000 and is based in Montreal, Quebec.

Topigen Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2004
Topigen Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that is focused on the scientific research and development of therapeutic drugs. It develops treatments for respiratory disorders, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Topigen Pharmaceuticals offers TPI ASM8, a drug that is developed for the management of moderate to severe asthma; and TPI 1100, a drug that is developed for the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Topigen Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Pharmaxis in January 2010. Topigen Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2000 and is based in Montreal, Quebec.

Sirios Resources

Post in 2004
Founded in 1995, Sirios Resources is a Canadian exploration company specializing in mining metals, with a focus on discovering world-class gold deposits in the James Bay region of Quebec.

Sirios Resources

Post in 2003
Founded in 1995, Sirios Resources is a Canadian exploration company specializing in mining metals, with a focus on discovering world-class gold deposits in the James Bay region of Quebec.
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