Capital Solutions

As a long-term partner, CDPQ provides flexible and innovative capital solutions that meet the continuously changing needs of companies in Québec and around the world. 

Our team offers transactions using debt, equity or hybrid instruments, both as a direct investor and as a partner in investment funds. The team possesses extensive knowledge and cutting-edge expertise in multiple sectors. 

Our objective

We target investments with attractive risk-adjusted returns. Our goal: Construct a portfolio that is less correlated to markets, with lower volatility and good capital protection.

Our approach

  • Focus on flexibility and innovation to develop customized solutions
  • Drawing on the combined strength of our teams and our partners to seize opportunities in unconventional niches
  • Investing cautiously to manage and limit the risk of capital loss

Our capital offering

Specialty finance

Targets the acquisition and financing of tangible or intangible assets that generate stable and predictable cash flow

Quasi-equity

Targets financing through hybrid securities, convertible securities or preferred shares, negotiated directly with large companies

Special Situations 

Targets structured credit instruments to finance companies with complex situations

A few partners

Investment Funds and External Management

To maximize our portfolio’s risk-return profile, we also invest in funds around the world.

These activities are conducted in collaboration with our Investment Funds and External Management team.

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