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.

Saloua Benkhouya

Vice President

Janie Béïque

President and CEO

Normand Chouinard

Executive Vice President, Investments

Serge Côtes

Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing

Alain Denis

Senior Vice President, Innovation

Past deals in Private Equity Round

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.

Coveo

Private Equity Round in 2019
Coveo Solutions Inc. is an enterprise technology company that specializes in intelligent search and predictive insights, catering to mid-to-large size organizations across various industries. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with research and development in Quebec City, Coveo offers a suite of products designed to enhance information retrieval and user experience. Notable offerings include Coveo for Salesforce, which provides tailored search capabilities and content recommendations, and Coveo for Sitecore, which facilitates personalized website search. The platform connects and unifies data from both cloud and on-premise applications, enabling efficient access to relevant information for employees and customers alike. Coveo's solutions aim to boost performance by driving revenue growth, reducing customer support costs, and enhancing satisfaction for both customers and employees. The company has established strategic partnerships with major technology providers and operates additional offices in Montreal, Amsterdam, and the United Kingdom, with significant revenue generation from the UK and North America.

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.

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.
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