What stage does La Caisse invest at?

La Caisse invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.

Where is La Caisse located?

La Caisse is headquartered in Montréal, CA.

Who does La Caisse co-invest with?

La Caisse most often shares deals with Bitkraft Esports Ventures, DCM Ventures, Insight Partners, among 21 tracked co-investors.

La Caisse

Institutional investor

Montréal · Growth–Late Stage · 2 people tracked

Also known as Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec · Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec · Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Quebec (CDPQ) · CDPQ

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Investment thesis

La Caisse is a large institutional investor managing over $500 billion in assets across 70 countries, including roughly $100 billion in Québec. It operates under a dual mandate: generating commercial market-rate returns to secure its depositors' financial future while actively building Québec's economy. The firm invests across private equity, fixed income, real estate, infrastructure and public equity markets, and increasingly develops its own projects. It emphasizes market-based financing over subsidies and champions strategic sectors where Québec and Canada can compete globally—energy and materials, defence and aerospace, and artificial intelligence—while promoting productivity, innovation, entrepreneurship and public-private partnership models such as asset recycling and project derisking.

Invests inAI & Machine Learning Biotech Crypto & Web3 Defense Tech Energy New Materials PropTech Canada Europe Global Montreal Montréal North America

Source: firm website, verified Aug 30, 2026.

Stage

Growth–Late Stage

Montréal, ON, CA

Instruments

Equity · Debt

AUM

$500B

Tracked investments

Team · 2 people

from the firm's website & curated

Charles Emond· Président et chef de la direction· Quebecin

Charles Emond is the President and CEO of La Caisse, delivering a keynote address to the Montreal Chamber of Commerce on economic strategy, U.S. trade relations, and AI adoption.

James Gourde· Senior advisor, Strategy - Quebec· Montreal, Quebec, Canadain

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.

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What they invest in

from 2 of 4 portfolio companies

SaaS ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1Travel & Hospitality ×1

HQs:Canada×1United States×1

Investments · 4 tracked

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Co-investorsMAIN

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OneTrust provides a governance platform for privacy, risk, data, and compliance across organizations' technology stacks.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAtlanta, US

Alan J. Dabbiere(Manager)inJohn Marshall(Manager)Kristina Bergman(Founder)inKabir Barday(Founder)in

BoardRichard Wells(Manager)inDavid K. Dabbiere(Manager)

Co-investorsAcrew Capital Adams Street Partners Amplify Partners Aspect Ventures Bitkraft Esports Ventures BlackRock +19 more

Plusgradeplusgrade.com inMar 2024

Plusgrade provides white-label ancillary revenue solutions for airlines, rail, cruise, and hospitality brands, letting travelers bid for or purchase upgrades, extra seat space, priority services, and stay extensions.

FintechSaaSTravel & HospitalityMontreal, CA

Co-investorsGeneral Atlantic Novacap TA Associates

WHITE STAR CAPITALwhitestarcapital.com in

Co-investorsCanal Ventures Kensington Capital Partners Limited Fonds de solidarité FTQ

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Synthreo Raises $2.5 Million to Bring Agentic AI to SMB and Mid-Market Businesses Through Managed Service Providers

Integris · natlawreview.com · Jul 15, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What stage does La Caisse invest at?: La Caisse invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does La Caisse focus on?: La Caisse focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Crypto & Web3, Defense Tech, Energy, New Materials, PropTech.
Where is La Caisse located?: La Caisse is headquartered in Montréal, CA.
Who does La Caisse co-invest with?: La Caisse most often shares deals with Bitkraft Esports Ventures, DCM Ventures, Insight Partners, among 21 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

One-on-one with La Caisse President and CEO Charles Emond on Montreal's newest transit line – CTVNews

Charles Emond · ctvnews.ca

Bilan de mi-année de La Caisse : entrevue avec son pdg Charles Emond | Zone économie

Radio-Canada Info · Charles Emond

La Caisse de dépôt affiche un rendement de 4,2 % : entrevue avec Charles Emond | Zone économie

Radio-Canada Info · Charles Emond

Zone économie | Entrevue avec Charles Emond, PDG de la Caisse de dépôt

Radio-Canada Info · Charles Emond

Entrevue : Charles Emond, PDG de la Caisse de dépôt

Radio-Canada Info · Charles Emond

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