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ACTIVE
Global HQ
Montréal, Canada
Countries of investment
  • Canada
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Series B
  • Series C
  • Growth
Industries
  • Healthcare
  • Climate Tech
  • AI
  • SaaS
About
Investissement Québec is the principal financing arm of the Québec government, dedicated to stimulating business investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Its mission is to actively contribute to Québec's economic development by providing a full range of financial solutions, including loans, loan guarantees, and equity investments, to businesses of all sizes.
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$500K
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Investment Thesis

Investissement Québec acts as the financial arm of the Québec government, aiming to propel the province's economic development and competitiveness. They invest across all business stages, from seed and venture capital to growth equity and loans, supporting a wide range of strategic sectors including life sciences, aerospace, AI, and sustainable development. Their unique position as a government corporation allows them to offer patient capital and comprehensive support, including international expansion services, to foster innovation and job creation within Québec.
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Manager's Experience

The management team is led by seasoned executives with extensive backgrounds in public and private finance. Key leaders like CEO Guy LeBlanc and EVP of Private Placements Bicha Ngo bring decades of experience from major accounting firms (PwC) and financial institutions (Laurentian Bank). The team's collective expertise covers corporate finance, M&A, private equity, and economic development, tailored to Québec's key industries.

Investissement Québec Contacts Information

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Team

Guy LeBlanc - Président-directeur général

Bicha Ngo - Première vice-présidente exécutive

Placements privés

Sylvie Pinsonneault - Première vice-présidente

Stratégies et solutions d’affaires

Marie Zakaïb - Première vice-présidente

Ressources humaines et communications

Pierre-Gabriel Côté - Président

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