Our expertise center conducts in-depth analyses, comprehensive reports, and special dossiers that shed light on the challenges and trends in the private equity and venture capital industry in Quebec.

 

Whether you are an investor, entrepreneur, academic, or simply curious about the mechanisms and opportunities offered by private equity and venture capital, this page provides valuable insights into the field.

Explore our sections to uncover a wealth of information on the many facets of private equity and venture capital in Quebec.

We strongly believe in the value of shared knowledge and collaboration. That’s why we encourage you to actively engage with our community by sharing your ideas, experiences, and perspectives at inforeseau@reseaucapital.ca.

 

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ANALYSIS OF THE EVOLUTION OF THE PRIVATE VENTURE CAPITAL INDUSTRY IN QUEBEC AND ITS FUNDING SOURCES

Following the bursting of the tech bubble in 2003 and the poor performance of public and quasi-public funds, this study examines the outcomes of a shift toward a private venture capital industry. It highlights efforts to adopt North American practices and diversify funding sources. The findings reveal notable progress in terms of growth and diversification but underscore a persistent reliance on public funding, indicating some fragility in the ecosystem.

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ANALYSIS OF THE VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT ECOSYSTEM IN QUEBEC

This analysis compares the vibrancy of Quebec’s venture capital investment ecosystem with that of Ontario and British Columbia. Its goal is to identify Quebec’s strengths and weaknesses and provide recommendations that could be adopted by various stakeholders within the ecosystem.

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QUARTERLY REPORTS

The quarterly reports from the Expertise Center, published in collaboration with CVCA, provide a detailed view of venture capital (VC) and growth capital (GC) investments in Quebec. These reports review private investment activities within Quebec businesses by type of investment, industry sectors, stages, and investment sizes.

VIEW THE LATEST REPORT (Q3-2024)

 

EXPERTISE CENTER SPECIAL FEATURE: DISCOVER VENTURE STUDIOS

Learn more about venture studios through this dossier, which includes 12 articles and interviews.

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STARTUP FUNDING: WHAT TO EXPECT?

This article, written by Alexandre Thibault, provides insights into early-stage funding rounds and seed capital investments in Quebec. It includes data from our Expertise Center that Alexandre used to support his analysis.

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MAP OF ACTIVE VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTORS IN QUEBEC

This map, created by our Expertise Center, offers a comprehensive overview of the various venture capital investors active in Quebec, categorized by investment stage.

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