AQC Capital

US-trained engineer with over 25 years in venture and development capital, a pioneer of North Africa's VC ecosystem with 50+ investments; immigrated to Canada in 2014, joined AQC Capital and became partner during the AQC II fundraise.

Partner with over 25 years in tech company operations and venture financing; joined AQC Capital in August 2021 and previously worked at BDR Capital, Investissement Québec and Groupe Lune Rouge. He is a CPA and helped sell wrnch to Hinge Health as CFO.

Senior director at AQC Capital involved in the investment process and portfolio monitoring; previously worked in financial advisory at Raymond Chabot. Holds a Master in Finance from the University of Lyon.

Manager and investor with over 30 years of experience and 30+ M&A/restructuring transactions; previously with Banque Scotia, Desjardins Capital, BDR Capital and Fondaction, joining AQC Capital in summer 2022 to support management of the AQC I fund.

FinTech veteran with over 25 years of experience who founded Planaxis in 1997 and later co-acquired Jitneytrade (integrated into Finlogik, acquired by Canaccord Genuity).

Frederic Boulanger is co-founder of Aventure Capital and a venture partner at AQC Capital, where he scouts and evaluates startups in digital health, cybersecurity, and enterprise productivity. He previously founded and served as CEO of Macadamian Technologies, a software design and development firm that grew to over 200 employees before its 2020 acquisition by emids, and currently leads Fredz, a seed investment firm. Boulanger serves on the board of Ottawa River Keeper and co-founded the Ottawa High School Technology Program.

Innovation financing professional with over 35 years of experience; helped build National Bank's tech company financing group, co-founded the Anges Québec network in 2010 and created Archimède Solutions in 2011.

Serial entrepreneur, angel investor and author with over 25 years in cybersecurity; founded two Quebec cybersecurity companies and is an Anges Québec angel and associated partner at AQC Capital.

Electrical engineer who co-founded Maestro Technologies (a construction-sector ERP firm) where he served as R&D director then CEO; now an investor with Anges Québec and various tech and real estate funds.

Entrepreneur and investor who launched Novacap's technology investment practice (now Novacap TMT) in 1999 and later led the buyout of Verdant Inc.; sits on AQC Capital's advisory committee.

Magaly Charbonneau is a Partner at Inovia Capital with experience in venture capital investing, Go-To-Market strategy, and M&A. She serves as a Board Member and participates on the Diversity & Inclusion and Government Relations committees at the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association.

Director of operations at AQC Capital overseeing administrative and accounting services; began her career at 3-SOFT and has long supported Serge Beauchemin's various ventures.

Board veteran appointed to Investissement Québec's board in 2011 who helped lead its merger with SGF; recognized as Canada's Angel Financier of the Year 2010 and holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Ottawa.

Investment professional who spent 33 years at National Bank of Canada in roles including portfolio manager, and built a large private-asset portfolio across North America and Europe; a CPA.

Finance executive with 35 years of experience including nearly 23 years at Investissement Québec; sits on multiple boards and was named one of Canada's 100 most influential women by WXN in 2022. Holds an MBA from City University London.

Senior analyst at AQC supporting the investment process and portfolio monitoring; previously worked in investment management at Addenda Capital. Holds a commerce degree from Concordia University and is a CFA Level III candidate.

Investment officer at AQC Capital with about a decade of experience in financing, advisory and financial analysis; previously a senior director at BDC and a private-sector finance director.