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 Electrical Equipment

TTI Air Conditioning Heating

Private Equity Round in 2024
TTI Air Conditioning Heating is a wholesaler of air conditioning and heating products for photovoltaic solar panels and central heat pumps.

Pultrall

Venture Round in 2024
Pultrall specializes in manufacturing corrosion-resistant composite reinforcements for concrete infrastructure. Utilizing pultrusion technology, they deliver efficient and adaptable solutions tailored to construction needs.

Lion Electric

Post in 2023
Lion Electric is a leading manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles, specializing in all-electric commercial urban trucks and buses, including models designed for school, paratransit, and mass transit applications. The company is recognized for its focus on electric transportation in North America, where it designs, develops, and assembles all components of its vehicles, including chassis, battery packs, truck cabins, and bus bodies. Lion Electric operates primarily in Canada and the United States, with a significant portion of its revenue coming from Canadian markets. In addition to manufacturing vehicles, the company also distributes truck and bus parts and accessories, positioning itself as a comprehensive provider in the electric vehicle sector.

Léopold Bouchard

Venture Round in 2020
Léopold Bouchard is specialized initially in heating, plumbing, and electricity.

Probewell

Venture Round in 2020
Probewell Lab Inc. is a manufacturer based in Québec, Canada, specializing in high-accuracy measurement instruments for power utilities. Founded in 1994, the company designs and produces a range of products, including site testers, meter testers, and various accessories such as magnetic optical pickups and metercam disk sensors. Probewell is committed to innovation, utilizing advanced technology to ensure that its products maintain high standards of quality, ease of use, and durability, thereby achieving strong customer satisfaction. In addition to hardware, Probewell offers software solutions like NTDataOne, which facilitates the import of test results from handheld devices to PCs, and Probewell Connect, a USB device that enhances connectivity between the handheld remote and a computer.

Exprolink

Venture Round in 2020
Exprolink, Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer based in Longueuil, established in 2008, specializing in outdoor cleaning machines. The company designs and produces compact sweepers and litter vacuums, marketed under the Madvac brand, for various applications including sidewalks, bicycle paths, parks, and pedestrian lanes. Exprolink's products are aimed at commercial, institutional, and industrial customers, helping them maintain outdoor public spaces in an environmentally responsible manner. With a focus on supporting the development of green smart cities, Exprolink plays a significant role in the transportation electrification industry by providing efficient and sustainable cleaning solutions worldwide.

Ambioner

Debt Financing in 2017
Ambioner includes all of the building's electromechanical parts, including control, plumbing, heating, and ventilation. Design, consultation, energy efficiency, and location are just a few of the services they provide.

Distech Controls

Venture Round in 2013
Distech Controls Inc. is a building automation and energy management solutions provider headquartered in Brossard, Canada. Founded in 1995, the company specializes in technologies that optimize energy efficiency across various building types, including commercial offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and data centers. Distech Controls offers a comprehensive range of products, such as the EC-NetAX, a web-based platform that integrates building automation with energy management capabilities. Its portfolio includes advanced solutions for HVAC control, lighting, security access, and visualization interfaces, enabling clients to enhance building performance and occupant comfort. The company also provides innovative products like the ECLYPSE series and Smart Room Control Solutions that leverage connected technologies for increased efficiency. Operating in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania, Distech Controls has established a global presence with business units in Canada, France, and the United States, and is a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, Inc.

Lumenpulse

Venture Round in 2013
Founded in 2006, Lumenpulse designs and manufactures sustainable, high-performance LED lighting solutions for commercial, institutional and urban environments.
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