Venture capital

Available in Quebec only.

A source of complementary funding for conventional business loans in the form of participatory financing.

Offered to businesses and co-operatives by our subsidiary, Desjardins Venture Capital, to facilitate their efforts to:

• implement expansion or modernization plans
• carry out mergers and acquisitions
• ensure the continuity of the business (succession or transfer of ownership)
• carry out a management buy-back
• strengthen their financial structure

Because of the expertise of its regional staff and sector specialists, Desjardins Venture Capital is able to invest in SMEs in all regions of Quebec and in most sectors of the economy.

The companies sought out for venture capital investments must possess:

• a visionary and dynamic management team
• adequate finances for current stage of business
• a well-positioned product or service
• identified exit and repayment options

	At the caisse	Make an appointment with an advisor at a caisse.
	At a Desjardins Business Centre	Make an appointment with an account manager at a Desjardins Business Centre.