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networks, and strategic alliances
with other venture capital funds in
North America and Europe make
this company a solid source of
leads, information, and capital.
Investment Interests
The company invests in 8-10
environmental technology
companies with a preference for
enterprises located in Quebec.
Strategically targeted fields include
recovery and treatment of gaseous
and liquid emissions; waste
management, recovery, and
recycling; research and
development; clean technologies;
and technology transfer. For the
entrepreneur interested in a close
working relationship with a firm
that is well positioned
internationally, this company will be
of particular interest.
Federal Business Development
Bank
(Venture Capital Division)
700 - 601 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5G9
Tel: (604) 666-7815
Fax: (604) 666-7650
Contacts: David Bennett, Assistant
Vice President
Tony Charnish,
Investment Manager
Investment Operations
The company is a major source of
venture capital in Canada. It
operates nation-wide.The company
takes minority interest positions in
private enterprises. It prefers
instruments which include various
types of share ownership or
debentures.
Investment Interests
The company will invest directly in
Canadian enterprises in all sectors,
though it avoids speculative
investments.The company has an
interest in significant, innovative
leading edge technologies which
hold the potential to create a
Canadian competitive advantage.
For the sustainable entrepreneur,
the company can offer the weight of
a major investor who is willing to
invest large, i.e., $5 million, to small,
i.e., $500,000 amounts.
Fonds de solidarité des
travailleurs du Québec (FTQ)
1550 rue Metcalfe
Suite 1100
Montreal, QC H3A 1X6
Tel: (514) 383-8383
Fax: (514) 383-2506
Contact: Denis Dionne,
Vice President
Investment Operations
The company has a large pool of
capital, and carries larger
investments, i.e., $2 – $3 million
and up, in its portfolio. It will offer
enterprises various types of
financing at all stages of
development.
Investment Interests
The company has a geographical
preference for Quebec enterprises.
It has an interest in enterprises in
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