Fonds de solidarité FTQ

Fonds de solidarité FTQ is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 1983 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The firm specializes in investing in small and medium-sized businesses, primarily within Quebec, focusing on sectors such as aerospace, agri-food, chemicals, construction materials, life sciences, telecommunications, and tourism. Fonds de solidarité FTQ targets projects requiring investments of $3 million or more and offers loans up to $2 million. The firm does not invest in retail, real estate, farming, biotechnology, or financial services. It actively seeks opportunities in various industries, including environmental initiatives, cultural projects, and advanced manufacturing. The firm typically holds its investments for five to ten years, with a preference for equity financing and an ability to take minority or majority stakes in portfolio companies. By prioritizing projects that positively impact the Quebec economy, Fonds de solidarité FTQ aims to foster local development and growth while supporting business succession and innovation.

Khalil Akrout

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Louis Aubuchon

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Saloua Benkhouya

Vice President, Private Equity and Impact Investing

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

Nadia Di Chiara

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Pierre-Luc Cormier

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

François Saloff Coste

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, Innovation

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

Pierre-Pascal Giasson

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Isabelle Gourdeau

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Louis Gourdeau

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

Alexandre Laporte

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Martin Latreille

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

Stéphan Marois

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Pierre-Jean Mathon

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Claudia O'Connor Messier

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

Martin Ostiguy

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Céline Palhol

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Nicolas du Parc

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

Dany Sarrazin-Sullivan

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Sébastien Sauvageau

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Marc-Olivier Sirard

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Benoît Tétrault

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Past deals in Pulp and Paper

Power Corporation of Canada is a diversified international management and holding company based in Montréal, Canada, founded in 1925. It has significant interests in various sectors, including financial services, renewable energy, and asset management across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates primarily through its subsidiaries, which include Lifeco and IGM Financial, offering a range of products such as life insurance, annuities, retirement planning, and wealth management services. Additionally, Power Corporation is involved in renewable energy generation from solar and wind sources, as well as manufacturing LED lighting solutions and zero-emission vehicles. Its investment portfolio encompasses alternative asset management platforms, mutual funds, and equity investment funds. The company also holds interests in a variety of other industries, including specialty solutions for manufacturing, testing and certification services, and food and beverage sectors, reflecting its broad and diverse business operations.

Groupe Crete inc

Venture Round in 2021
The Crête Group's activities are the results of a family-run company founded by Gérard Crête in 1949 and developed thereafter by his son Martin and his grandson Sébastien. For the past sixty years, their business, human and community relations have been defined by honesty, respect and integrity. It is understood that, despite its impressive track record, the Crête family knew how to stay humble and modest in spite of their numerous success that they willingly share with all of their partners that accompanied them during those years. Going over this site, you will discover the passionate story of this family native of the Mauricie, that, during many years, knew how to get out of a tricky situation in an unstable economy and an industry constantly restructuring. A family as determined as dynamic, constantly challenging their own company politics while always seeking excellence. The Crête family is in business for long! Groupe Crete's misssion is to remain a performing and flexible company of the Québec softwood transformation industry, a renewable ressource. By manufacturing products that are adapted to the needs of our customers. The company develops innovative products that are respectful of the environment, with the objective to generate value for the community, its customers, employees and shareholders.

Préverco inc

Venture Round in 2020
Preverco is an industry leading manufacturer of high-end hardwood flooring, offering the widest variety of species, colors, widths and grades, as well as the highest-quality finishes available. Preverco also offers a quality warranty for its superior products, as well as floor maintenance products to protect customers'​ investments. Its reputation for excellent customer service, continuous quality and dependable delivery is impeccable in the industry.
Nordic Structures is the leading innovator in engineered wood products and mass timber construction. Its resource comes from responsibly managed lands within the regional boreal forest. Vertical integration, from forest to structure, bolstered by Nordic’s experienced design and development team, ensures consistent quality and unparalleled level of service.

MAS Chibougamau Inc

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in Chibougamau in February 1962, M.A.S. Chibougamau Inc. is a local company specializing in the wholesale and retail distribution of industrial products and services for the mining, forestry and heavy industrial sectors as well as for the automotive sector. It also offers repair and engineering services through its major business partners.

Licaplast Industrie Emballages

Private Equity Round in 2018
Licaplast develops and manufactures custom sustainable flexible packaging solutions and serves multiple industries including food. beverage, lawn & garden, dairy, bakery, pet food and more.

Produits Belt-Tech inc

Venture Round in 2018
Belt-Tech Products Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies webbings for OEM manufacturers in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. It offers nylon and polyester seat belt webbings for cars, trucks, and aircraft, as well as other webbing products used in automobiles for air-bag and side curtain-bag tether straps, child seat belts, various pull straps, safety harnesses, cargo control netting, and anchors used in transport. The company provides military narrow fabrics for various field applications, such as military backpacks, helmet straps, parachutes, reinforcement webbing used in tents and awnings, and tarpaulins. It also offers nylon and polyester webbings for commercial and industrial requirements, including slings and anchors. Belt-Tech Products Inc. was formerly known as Stark Bros Ribbon Corporation and changed its name to Belt-Tech Products Inc. in June 2005. The company was founded in 1931 and is based in Granby, Canada. Belt-Tech Products Inc. operates as a subsidiary of 9155-3164 Québec Inc.

Solmax

Venture Round in 2017
Solmax is a global leader in the manufacturing of polyethylene geomembranes, offering high-standard containment solutions that are essential for various industries. The company’s products, which include geomembranes, geotextiles, drainage systems, and erosion control technologies, are sold in over 60 countries and are utilized by major industrial players in sectors such as mining, energy, waste management, and civil engineering. Solmax's solutions are designed to protect soils from contamination and reduce the environmental impact of human activities, making them vital for applications ranging from urban landfills to mining operations in sensitive ecosystems. Through its innovative products, Solmax contributes to the preservation of natural resources and the decarbonization of civil infrastructure.

Industries Bernard & Fils

Venture Round in 2017
Producer of maple syrup intended to serve the food industry. The company specializes in blueberry syrup, organic pure maple syrup and cranberry syrup with no preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, sodium, artificial flavors and colors used in the making, enabling clients to get preservatives as per their business requirements.

Plastube

Acquisition in 2017
Plastube Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of co-extruded and monolayer plastic tubes for various sectors, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and industrial applications in Canada and the United States. Founded in 1963 and based in Granby, Canada, Plastube offers a diverse range of tube sizes, closure styles, and decorative options, catering primarily to large personal care and cosmetics companies. The company has established a strong niche in short-run, highly decorative tube manufacturing, cultivating a loyal customer base that fosters growth opportunities. Additionally, Plastube produces custom plastic tubes that are fully recyclable and utilizes advanced digital printing techniques to ensure minimal production lead times.

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 Produits Verglass Inc

Venture Round in 2016
Verglass company specializes in the micronization of recovered glass. VerGlass thus produces products that can be used in the production of paints, varnishes, plastics and inks

Graphica Impression inc

Venture Round in 2016
Graphica impression inc. provides digital printing services. The company was founded in 1971 and is based in Québec, Canada.

Canam Group

Debt Financing in 2016
Manufacturer of customized metal structural components intended for the commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-residential construction industries. The company produces steel joist and deck and structural steel parts as well as provides associated design, engineering and site erection services, enabling clients with alternative solutions to optimize the manufacturing of products as well as the design and construction of buildings.

Pelican

Venture Round in 2015
Pelican is in the design and manufacture of kayaks, canoes, pedal boats and fishing boats.

Technosub Group

Acquisition in 2015
At Technosub, our mission is to provide the best pumping and dewatering solution with the fastest delivery time in the business. We are specialized in the manufacture, distribution and repair of pumps specifically designed for the mining industry. With over 30 years of expertise in the field and the biggest pump manufacture in Canada, we have built our reputation with the high quality of our products and engineering solutions. Our passionate, innovative and dynamic team constantly pushes the limits to redefine the standard of “dewatering”

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.

ATIS Group

Acquisition 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.

Acier Québec Maritimes

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Acier Québec Maritimes distributes ferrous metals. (steel) and non-ferrous (aluminum, stainless steel, brass, etc.). The company also offers the transformation of sheet and profile products, as well as the transformation of reinforcing steel for formwork and foundation works.

Groupe Lebel

Venture Round in 2014
Groupe Lebel’s mission is optimizing the transformation of wood into sustainable products all while contributing to the development of our community. Precise quality control, from the tree to the finished product. We control every stage of production (cutting plan, reforestation, sawing, drying, planing, classification, processing, packaging and delivery).

Premier Tech

Venture Round in 2013
Premier Tech is a manufacturer based in Rivière-du-Loup, Canada, specializing in horticulture and agriculture, as well as industrial and environmental products. The company provides a range of offerings, including peat-based growing media, soil amendments, fertilizers, seeds, and pest control products. In addition to these agricultural products, Premier Tech also supplies packaging, material handling equipment, and water-treatment systems. The organization is committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence, focusing on skills development and recognition to enhance the value of its products and services for customers.

Les Chantiers de Chibougamau ltée

Debt Financing in 2011
Nordic Structures is the leading innovator in engineered wood products and mass timber construction. Its resource comes from responsibly managed lands within the regional boreal forest. Vertical integration, from forest to structure, bolstered by Nordic’s experienced design and development team, ensures consistent quality and unparalleled level of service.

Technosub Group

Venture Round in 2011
At Technosub, our mission is to provide the best pumping and dewatering solution with the fastest delivery time in the business. We are specialized in the manufacture, distribution and repair of pumps specifically designed for the mining industry. With over 30 years of expertise in the field and the biggest pump manufacture in Canada, we have built our reputation with the high quality of our products and engineering solutions. Our passionate, innovative and dynamic team constantly pushes the limits to redefine the standard of “dewatering”

Ani-Mat

Debt Financing in 2005
Ani-Mat Inc. is a Canadian company based in Sherbrooke that specializes in the design and manufacture of rubber flooring, particularly for the dairy and horse industries. Founded in 1983, the company offers a range of products including multi-purpose interlock flooring systems, Animattress rubber flooring systems, AnimatEVO rubber mats for stalls, and EVA reversible mats designed for use in milking parlours. These products serve various functions, including anti-fatigue support and floor protection in both commercial and industrial settings. Ani-Mat operates through a network of dealers across multiple countries, including the United States, Germany, Spain, and Australia, among others. The company is recognized for its commitment to utilizing recycled rubber in its product lines.

Lysac Technologies

Venture Round in 2004
Lysac Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company whose mission is to develop and bring to the international marketplace a broad range of advanced consumer-safe, environment-friendly superabsorbents made from natural and renewable resources. These unique new superabsorbents, SNAPs (Safe and Natural Absorbent Polymers), can be used in new generations of consumer products and industrial applications: personal hygiene products, foods pads, disposable medical products, chemical spill control and telecommunications.
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