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-Desjardins-
Offices: Montreal, Quebec
Desjardins Venture Capital is the venture capital fund management arm of
the Mouvement des caisses Desjardins. It manages the assets of Desjardins
Venture Capital, a limited partnership, six Desjardins investment regional
funds, as well as Capital régional et coopératif Desjardins, a public fund
whose assets under management are projected to reach $1.425-billion over
the next 10 years. More than a financial partner, Desjardins Venture Capital
makes its network and expertise available to businesses to assist them in
their growth and expansion, as well as their plans for mergers, acquisitions
or public offerings.
Offices: Vancouver, British Columbia
Established in 1986, Discovery Capital is one of Canada's most experienced
technology venture capital firms. Discovery Capital has enhanced value for
over 250 early-stage technology companies by providing proven expertise
in strategic planning, management development, innovative financing strategies,
corporate governance, and positioning for liquidity. Discovery Capital focuses
primarily on the enhancement of B.C.-based technology ventures, in the information
technology, communications, health & life sciences, and advanced technologies
sectors.-EdgeStone-
Offices: Montreal, Quebec & Toronto, Ontario
EdgeStone Capital Partners manages in excess of $1.3 billion across five
private capital funds, making it one of Canada's largest independent providers
of capital to the mid-market. EdgeStone Capital Partners provides capital,
strategic direction and business and financial advice to help promising
early-stage and mid-market companies achieve their full potential. EdgeStone
also leverages the resources of its broad business network and ensures an
alignment of interests to achieve superior returns for all stakeholders.-Greenstone-
Offices: Vancouver, British Columbia
Greenstone Venture Partners provides venture capital funding and management
support to promising early-stage technology companies located in Canada
and the western United States. Since the Greenstone founders became an investment
team in 1997 they have helped more than 25 innovative companies set and
meet their goals through both financial investment as well as marketing,
recruiting, future financings, securing customers and general corporate
strategy.
Offices: Vancouver, British Columbia; Toronto, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
& Halifax, Nova Scotia
GrowthWorks is a recognized leader in venture capital and fund management
with proven expertise in raising and investing capital. Managing several
funds, including the largest venture capital fund in BC, with close to $700
million in assets, GrowthWorks has substantial capital resources and expertise.
They specialize in information technology, life sciences, advanced manufacturing
and early stage investing.
Offices: Montreal, Quebec
GTI Capital selects early-stage technology companies that have what is required
to grow into high-performance businesses and provides the financing, strategic,
and networking support that allows them to realize the full potential of
their business vision. With $100 million in capital under management, GTI
Capital focuses on early-stage companies evolving in the information technology
and telecom sectors.-Hydro Quebec-
Offices: Montreal, Quebec
Hydro-Québec CapiTech is a corporate venture capital company set up to give
Hydro-Québec a better understanding of energy-related products and services
and enable it to take advantage of new business opportunities. It makes
strategic investments in companies with products and services likely to
foster the growth of Hydro-Québec's operations or improve its divisions'
performance. The prospect of a financial return with appropriate compensation
for risk is a fundamental criterion in the choice of investments.
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