Technology and venture capital
We are a leading global technology investor, driven by a commitment to supporting promising and successful companies at every stage of their development.
As one of the world’s leading venture capital investors and the number one in Canada, we have a structured approach that allows us to anticipate and seize opportunities created by technologies and new business models.
Some key figures
$68 B
Technology investments as at December 31, 2022
30+
Partner funds we invest with
$2 B
Amount deployed in venture capital in over 20 companies
3,000+
Technology companies monitored by our teams
A one-stop shop for global technology investing
Our objective
We aim to provide tailored support to our technology portfolio companies to accelerate their growth and generate long-term value by being active across the investment continuum – from early stage development to public markets.
Our investment approach
- Invest constructive capital with a long-term horizon in technology companies that are transforming the digital economy
- Offer customized support at different stages: venture capital funds, venture capital, growth technologies, pre-IPO (initial public offering) and public stage
- Provide access to our team of technology experts and leverage our global and diverse network of portfolio companies (in transportation, technology, insurance, health care and energy)
Our added value
- Long-term commitment
Ability to invest early in your business, reinvest in future rounds, and continue to support you after an IPO - Experienced international team
Leading geographic and industry expertise to guide you in transactional, strategic and value creation components - Networking opportunities
Extensive network of portfolio companies across global markets and industries, representing a pool of potential customers for your business - Global approach
Collaboration with our technology specialists – including venture capital, private equity and public equity markets – to better capture opportunities in the sector
Leadership team
across our different asset classes
Some direct investments in technology
PharmEasy
Health technology
India
Minority interest
Venture capital
We want to work with innovative entrepreneurs leading promising technology companies to help them reach their full potential and conquer their market.
Stage and type of investment
- Start-ups and later-stage companies
- Opportunity to take a leadership position, which sets the company’s valuation
- Governance rights and board representation
- Focus on B2B SaaS companies, across all industries, in North America, Asia and Europe
In figures
3,000+
B2B SaaS companies identified
20+
Portfolio companies
Some direct venture capital investments
Mobile Apps
Canada and global
Significant minority interest
Human resources technologies
North America and Europe
Significant minority interest
Health technologies
North America and Australia
Significant minority interest
Cybersecurity
United States and Europe
Significant minority interest
An integrated technology strategy that goes beyond investment
Offensive pillar
Invest
- Invest in promising technology companies
- Contribute to the acceleration of their development to create the champions of tomorrow
Defensive pillar
Protect
- Protect our assets against the risk of technological disruption by applying an adapted and systematic method
- Integrate the assessment of technology risk into all our decisions
Digital strategy pillar
Transform
- Leverage technological innovation to benefit CDPQ
- Continue our transformation to a fully digital culture