Private Equity
CDPQ is a major Québec and global private equity investor, with 50 years of sector experience. Our teams have cutting-edge expertise, primarily as direct investors and as fund partners. We invest in a broad range of sectors worldwide.
Key figures
$64.3 B
Net assets in the Private Equity portfolio as at December 31, 2020
17.8%
Of CDPQ’s total portfolio
Over 75%
Portion of direct investment activities in the portfolio
TOP 4
One of the four largest investors globally according to PEI rankings
Our exposure
As at December 31, 2020
As at December 31, 2020
CDPQ’s long-term goal is for our private equity investment portfolio to outperform the stock markets. Our investments typically constitute minority equity stakes of between CAD 250 million and 1 billion.
Our investment approach
- Create long-term value
- Focus on quality partnerships
- Be an active, not an activist, shareholder
Our value-added
Our commitment to the companies in our portfolio goes beyond financing. We can help them improve operational efficiency by:
- Participating in their governance
- Supporting the leadership teams in certain projects
- Creating high-level development stratégies and supporting their implementation
- Providing privileged access to our resources, networks and expertise
Management team
Executive Vice-President and Head of Private Equity and Capital Solutions
CDPQ US (New York)
Managing Director and Operating Partner,
Private Equity, North America, CDPQ US (New York)
Québec Investments
We are a leading stakeholder in Québec-based private equity. Our Québec investment team has developed unique expertise and a financing offer which includes strategic benefits for Québec companies.
Selected direct investments
Investment Funds and External Management
To maximize our portfolio’s risk-return profile, we also invest in private investment and venture capital funds in Québec and internationally.
These activities are conducted in collaboration with our Investment Funds and External Management team.