Desjardins Capital
Venture debtMontreal · Seed–Growth
Investment thesis
Desjardins Capital is the Montreal-based investment arm of the Desjardins financial group, offering venture capital and financing solutions to startups and businesses in Canada. It supports entrepreneurs through the planning, launch, and management of their companies, providing funding along with mentorship, networking, and advisory resources.
What they invest in
from 8 of 9 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4SaaS ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3Enterprise Software ×3Construction Tech ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Deep Tech ×2Hardware ×2
HQs:Canada×3United States×2France×1
Investments · 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 22023 · 12019 · 16 dated
Prevu3D develops digital twin software that turns 3D scan and reality-capture data (point clouds and meshes) into visual, as-built representations of facilities for engineering, maintenance, and operational use.
Advanced ManufacturingCloud ComputingConstruction TechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMontreal, CA
Co-investorsMcRock CapitalCycle CapitalBrightspark Ventures
Puzzle Medical develops a heart failure treatment device designed to improve heart and kidney function through 4Fr axillary access, allowing patient ambulation and providing up to seven days of support.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesMontreal
FRANCOIS TRUDEAU(Executive Officer, Director)JADE DOUCET-MARTINEAU(Executive Officer, Director)Jade Doucet-Martineau(Co-founder & CEO, Board Director)François Trudeau(Co-founder & CTO, Board Director)Philippe Généreux(Co-founder (Phase 2), Chief Medical Officer & Board Observer)Maxime Rochon(Co-founder (Phase 2) & VP Clinical, Regulatory and Quality)
Co-investorsBroadview VenturesLumira VenturesAjax HealthBoreal VenturesCathexis VenturesFront Row Ventures+1 more
AON3D develops additive manufacturing hardware, software, and materials for industrial 3D printing applications.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRoboticsMontreal, CA
Kevin Han(Founder/CPO)inRandeep Singh(Founder)inAndrew Walker(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlleyCorpFlucas VenturesInnoStart CapitalIronGate Capital AdvisorsPanache VenturesPrototype Capital+6 more
Billdr provides construction management software for general contractors to manage project planning, quoting, invoicing, and operations.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsKima VenturesOne Way VenturesasterXWhite Star Capital
Co-investorsGrandBanks Capital
DiliTrust provides a contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform that automates contract creation, execution, and management for businesses.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSParis, FR
Co-investorsAxeleo Capital
Optable provides a cloud-based platform for identity, audience, and data collaboration that lets publishers, media companies, and advertisers own, enrich, and monetize their first-party data while maintaining privacy.
AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing TechLos Angeles, US
Yves PoiréVlad StesinBosko MilekicWilliam Glasgow Phillips(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBrightspark VenturesasterXDeloitte VenturesHearst Ventures
Potloc operates an AI-assisted, expert-led survey platform that uses social media sampling to source respondents and deliver primary market research insights.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaSMontreal, CA
Rodolphe Barrere(Co-Founder & CEO)inLouis Delaoustre(Co-Founder & COO)Julien Smith(Director)
BoardVidal Romain(Director)Jaccques Perreault(Director)
Co-investorsFirst Ascent VenturesBrightspark VenturesEcofuel FundCAP HORN VC
Vention offers an integrated platform combining modular hardware, cloud-based CAD/programming software, and AI-powered tools that lets manufacturers design, deploy, and operate factory-floor automation such as robot cells, palletizers, and conveyors.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Etienne Lacroix(Founder)in
Co-investorsBaukunstNVenturesWhite Star CapitalFidelity InvestmentsMaRS
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPotloc · theentrepreneurstory.com · May 14, 2026
AON3D · 3dprintingindustry.com · Feb 4, 2026
Billdr · thesaasnews.com · Jan 30, 2026
Vention · prnewswire.com · Jan 27, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Desjardins Capital invest at?
- Desjardins Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Desjardins Capital focus on?
- Desjardins Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Cleantech, Retail Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Desjardins Capital located?
- Desjardins Capital is headquartered in Montreal, CA.
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