Canadian Industrial / Manufacturing Investors

Provides capital to help owner-operators take their companies to the next level, with focus on agribusiness, food & beverage, and industrial sectors.

North American private equity firm focused on selectively acquiring significant interests in high-quality businesses with meaningful growth potential, primarily in services sub-sectors.

BDC's debt financing arm providing loans to Canadian businesses across all stages. Over $9.7B in annual loan acceptances across 123+ business centres serving 60,000+ clients. Products include tech com

Fund I ($250M) + Fund II ($200M) backing early-stage companies in legacy industries where enabling technologies can reshape Canadian companies into global leaders. Covers agtech, foodtech, robotics, a

A $200M fund — one of the world's largest dedicated to investing in women-led tech companies. Made 38 investments with 8 successful exits. Predecessor to the Thrive Platform.

Leading Canadian mid-market private equity firm with 5 funds raised and 36 deals recorded.

Pre-seed/seed-stage venture fund launched in close partnership with Centech, entirely dedicated to investing in Centech and Quebec's most promising deeptech startups.

One of the world's largest alternative asset managers headquartered in Toronto. Invests in technology-enabled growth companies through Brookfield Growth and Technology Growth Partners.

Private equity firm specializing in buyouts, restructurings, acquisitions, recapitalizations and other corporate growth initiatives.

Experienced industrial sustainability investor with 20+ years in energy and industrial innovation. Fifth fund invests in early-stage technologies for carbon neutrality.

Family-run private equity firm.

Founded in 1987, top-performing private equity management firm with over C$4B in AUM, focused on owner-led growth-oriented businesses with a collaborative, minority-friendly approach.

Leading Canadian mid-market PE firm investing through buyouts, growth and acquisition financings since 2002.

Founder-friendly PE firm focusing on lower mid-market businesses with a focus on generational transitions and succession planning.

Private equity arm of Desjardins Group (Canada's largest cooperative financial group) since 1974. Provides venture and growth capital to Quebec businesses.

Connects Canadian businesses of all sizes and maturities, across all industries, to non-dilutive capital through debt financing against tax credits.

Crown corporation with over B in investment capital. Invests in Canadian VC/PE funds and co-invests directly in export-oriented companies via the Investment Matching Program (M-M, minority stakes up

Quebec labour-sponsored fund focused on responsible and sustainable investing. Partners with Fonds FTQ, Investissement Québec, and BDC to support Quebec businesses with an emphasis on sustainability.

Quebec's largest labour-sponsored venture capital fund with $20B+ in net assets. Provides venture and development capital to thousands of Quebec businesses from startup to expansion.

Provides flexible private equity and mezzanine financing to the Canadian middle market; spun out from HSBC Bank Canada.

Private equity firm that blends the depth of large fund experience with the flexibility of a family office.

Quebec provincial government's investment arm fostering economic development. Offers loans, loan guarantees, and equity investments, frequently co-investing alongside private VCs.

Private equity firm focused exclusively on the Canadian lower middle-market in traditional industries including manufacturing, distribution, consumer products and services.

Acquires commercial and industrial businesses with proven success and reliable annual revenues between $2M and $20M.

First dedicated Digital Industrial VC. Invests in Industrial AI and software at the intersection of data, automation, and large physical operations across North America, Europe, and Israel.

Opportunities fund focusing on investing in unique ventures that create large catalysts and viable pathway to profitability.

One of Canada's most active private markets investors for over two decades. $28B USD in AUM across 10 global offices.

Founded in 1981, leading Canadian private equity firm with C$8B+ AUM and 90+ platform companies, applying sector-focused approach in TMT, Industries and Financial Services.

Founded in 1984, one of Canada's oldest private equity firms committed to acquiring and building high-quality businesses in partnership with talented management teams.

Employee-owned investment management firm focused on private equity investment in Western Canada and Saskatchewan; managing PE and VC funds since 1993.

Venture capital investment company focused on growth financing in the chemical industry, transportation industry, industrial real estate, and northern Saskatchewan development.

Focused on investing in small and mid-cap oilfield service companies.

Private equity firm specializing in the ownership transition of small to mid-size Canadian organizations, transforming profitable enterprises through strategic acquisitions.

Member of the Scotiabank Group; Canada's leading merchant bank specializing in innovative long-term capital and business solutions for mid-sized companies.

Focuses on Canadian middle-market investment opportunities.

Private investment firm funded by the McCain, Sobey, and other prominent families; 2 funds and 39 deals recorded.

Canada's largest innovation-focused fund-of-funds investor. Backed by CDPQ, Fondaction, and government programs, with over $2.5B committed to 5 specialized VC fund-of-funds.

Leading Canadian-based manager of private equity funds seeking investments in middle-market and later-stage companies through opportune acquisitions and strategic leadership.

One of Canada's leading private equity firms with experience in service, manufacturing and distribution sectors.

Investment firm with a unique combination of water and investment expertise, focused on companies enabling efficient water use.