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CDPQ invests in Québec engineering firm Bouthillette Parizeau

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

MONTRAL, June 9, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - CDPQ today announced a minority stake in the engineering firm Bouthillette Parizeau.

Key Points: 
  • MONTRAL, June 9, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - CDPQ today announced a minority stake in the engineering firm Bouthillette Parizeau.
  • The firm will use this first investment by CDPQ to support its pan-Canadian strategic development plan and accelerate growth.
  • "CDPQ is proud to support a successful Qubec company with a solid reputation in its main markets and strong development potential," said Kim Thomassin, Executive Vice-President and Head of Qubec at CDPQ.
  • Bouthillette Parizeau is an engineering firm specialized in buildings for the institutional, commercial, multi-residential and industrial markets.

CDPQ releases its 2021 Annual Report

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

MONTRAL, April 28, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec (CDPQ) today released its Annual Report for the year ended December 31,2021, titled Investing in a sustainable future .

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  • MONTRAL, April 28, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec (CDPQ) today released its Annual Report for the year ended December 31,2021, titled Investing in a sustainable future .
  • In addition to the financial results published on February 24, CDPQ presents an overview of its activities over the last year.
  • At Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec (CDPQ), we invest constructively to generate sustainable returns over the long term.
  • As at December 31, 2021, CDPQ's net assets totalled CAD419.8billion.

CDPQ publishes its 2021 Sustainable Investing Report

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

MONTRAL, April 12, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ -Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec(CDPQ) today released its Sustainable Investing Report for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • MONTRAL, April 12, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ -Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec(CDPQ) today released its Sustainable Investing Report for the year ended December 31, 2021.
  • Here are some highlights:
    In September 2021, CDPQ announced its new and ambitious climate strategy to achieve its net-zero objective by 2050 and strengthen its leadership in climate matters.
  • The 2021 Sustainable Investing Report is available online.
  • At Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec (CDPQ), we invest constructively to generate sustainable returns over the long term.

Talent.com raises $120 million US Series B to accelerate the growth of its next-generation job search platform

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

This new funding will allow Talent.com to further expand its user-centric, programmatic job search platform by improving the relevancy and efficiency of the job search experience for job seekers.

Key Points: 
  • This new funding will allow Talent.com to further expand its user-centric, programmatic job search platform by improving the relevancy and efficiency of the job search experience for job seekers.
  • "We're thrilled to have reached this exciting milestone in the life of our company," says co-founder and co-CEO Lucas Martnez.
  • "With this new investment, we look forward to further strengthening our position as a leading global next-generation job search platform by hiring top talent and increasing our investment in product and R&D."
  • Its proprietary technology matches job seekers with relevant job opportunities while its pay-per-click model helps recruiters easily adjust their job advertising campaigns based on performance.

INNOCAP AND BNY MELLON'S HEDGEMARK TO CREATE THE INDUSTRY'S LEADING ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT PLATFORM

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

MONTREAL and NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Innocap Investment Management Inc. ("Innocap") announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BNY Mellon's HedgeMark business to create a single technology-enabled alternative investment platform and become the global industry leader.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL and NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Innocap Investment Management Inc. ("Innocap") announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BNY Mellon's HedgeMark business to create a single technology-enabled alternative investment platform and become the global industry leader.
  • BNY Mellon will join tenured Innocap reinvesting shareholder Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec (CDPQ), BNP Paribas and management of both Innocap and HedgeMark as shareholders at closing.
  • Through this transaction, this reputable group of shareholders recognizes that platform investing is an increasingly important way to access alternative investments.
  • This transaction will combine Innocap's agile global alternative investment business with BNY Mellon's scalable HedgeMark, the industry's largest hedge fund managed account platform and leading risk services business.

Hy24, Mirova, CDPQ and Technip Energies join forces to make record €200 million investment in green hydrogen pioneer Hy2gen AG

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

WIESBADEN, Germany, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Hy2gen AG , the green hydrogen investment platform, today announces the successful completion of a 200 million, investment round.

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  • WIESBADEN, Germany, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Hy2gen AG , the green hydrogen investment platform, today announces the successful completion of a 200 million, investment round.
  • The investment, which is the largest private green hydrogen-focused capital raise to date1, is led by Hy24 with Mirova , CDPQ and strategic investor, Technip Energies .
  • Hy2gen, founded in 2017, is a pioneer in the electrolysis of green hydrogen and its derivatives.
  • Arnaud Pieton, Chief Executive Officer of Technip Energies, stated: "We are partnering and investing in Hy2gen, a first mover developer in the green hydrogen value chain.

BKR Capital, the first Canadian venture capital fund dedicated to black-led businesses sets up office in Montréal

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

MONTRAL, Feb. 1, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - BKR Capital (formerly known as Black Innovation Capital), announced it is opening an office in Qubec.

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  • MONTRAL, Feb. 1, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - BKR Capital (formerly known as Black Innovation Capital), announced it is opening an office in Qubec.
  • Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec (CDPQ), through Teralys Capital, and Fondaction will commit $4.5 million to this first Canadian venture capital fund dedicated to black-led businesses.
  • Already present in Ontario, BKR Capital will open offices in Montral at Espace CDPQ , a venture capital hub created by CDPQ.
  • BKR Capital (formally Black Innovation Capital) manages the first venture capital fund dedicated to black-led businesses in Canada.

CDPQ and bp ventures announce collaboration and joint investment in BTR Energy

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

As part of this three-year collaboration, CDPQ and bp ventures will share investment opportunities and industry knowledge, with a focus on innovations that can accelerate the energy transition.

Key Points: 
  • As part of this three-year collaboration, CDPQ and bp ventures will share investment opportunities and industry knowledge, with a focus on innovations that can accelerate the energy transition.
  • BTR Energy will use the proceeds from the investment to scale its existing operations and expand into new markets, including emerging clean fuels markets in Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe.
  • Nacho Gimenez, Managing partner at bp ventures, said, "BTR Energy is exactly the type of game-changing business we look to invest in at bp ventures.
  • Through these new and innovative partnerships, BTR Energy supports its clients in electrifying and decarbonizing the transportation sector.

CDPQ invests in QIMA, a leading provider of supply chain compliance solutions

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

LONDON and MONTRAL, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec (CDPQ), a global investment group, today announced the acquisition of a significant minority interest in QIMA, a leading provider of supply chain compliance solutions, alongside QIMA's founder and management.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON and MONTRAL, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec (CDPQ), a global investment group, today announced the acquisition of a significant minority interest in QIMA, a leading provider of supply chain compliance solutions, alongside QIMA's founder and management.
  • The company is active in the food, consumer goods and life sciences markets with over 15,000 clients in over 120 countries.
  • "As consumers' expectations surrounding quality, safety, and environmental impact continue to rise, widespread disruptions are simultaneously making global supply chain management more complex than ever.
  • CONTACTS: QIMA, + 852 3543 1684, [email protected] ; CDPQ, CONRAD HARRINGTON, Senior Director International Media Relations, + 1 514847-5493, [email protected]

CDPQ invests in M3 Mortgage Group to accelerate its expansion

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

M3's brand collective includes Quebec's largest brokerage, Multi-Prts Mortgages, as well as Mortgage Alliance, Invis, Mortgage Intelligence and Verico.

Key Points: 
  • M3's brand collective includes Quebec's largest brokerage, Multi-Prts Mortgages, as well as Mortgage Alliance, Invis, Mortgage Intelligence and Verico.
  • Together, the group offers mortgage brokerage services and insurance products through its network of over 8,300 brokers across the country.
  • Luc Bernard, Chairman & CEO, as well as the current private group of shareholders, will retain a majority stake in the M3 Group.
  • The M3 Group is the #1 non-bank mortgage originator and undisputed leader in mortgage brokerage across Canada.