Our Fund
MontClerc Capital is a private investment fund founded by successful entrepreneurs and assisted by investors-entrepreneurs who put their networks and operational expertise at the service of partner companies to drive their ambitions and to improve investment returns. The fund invests in profitable mid-market companies.
Investment Criteria
Industries
- Manufacturing and Industrial
- Agrifood
- Consumer Products and Services
- Distribution
- Transportation and Logistics
- Engineering, Construction and Building Materials
- Technology
- Sports and Entertainment
Ownership
Significant minority interest or majority interest with an operating partner.
Target Investment
Investments from $10 to $50 M with the possibility of larger-size investments with internal co-investors.
Company Characteristics
- Profitable
- Committed and collaborative management team
- Operates in growing markets
- Sustainable competitive advantages
- Significant potential for value creation
A private investment fund offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to join forces
Vision and expertise
Guided by the values of entrepreneur-investors, the team understands the reality of entrepreneurs and strategically complement the management team to achieve common objectives.
MontClerc Capital’s operational and investment experience is distinguished by a collaborative approach to creating long term value.
Mathieu L’Allier joined MontClerc Capital as Managing Partner, bringing with him recognized expertise in investments, management, and strategic and financial advisory. He founded, developed, and sold businesses in the financial services and entertainment sectors. As an investment banker, he advised companies on value-creation strategies, on mergers and acquisitions transactions totaling over $125 billion, and on financings totaling more than $50 billion.
Before joining MontClerc, Mathieu held several senior leadership positions, including as Vice Chairman, Managing Director, and Head of Investment Banking, Eastern Canada at Stifel. He was also the Founder and President of Mission Capital, a firm specializing in advisory services and buyouts for SMEs, as well as Managing Director and Head of Investment & Corporate Banking at BMO Capital Markets in Québec and the Maritimes. Mathieu is also President of the Investment Committee at the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation.
Mathieu is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from McGill University. He also studied International Business at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management and is a graduate of the Helios-McKinsey Leadership Program.
Martin brings over 23 years of investment experience to his role as Managing Partner of the MontClerc Capital fund. Prior to joining the fund, he held the position of Senior Director at the Caisse de dépôt et placements du Québec (CDPQ), managing a portfolio of public and private Québec-based companies. He led numerous financing operations, accompanied dozens of companies in their value creation plans, and facilitated the privatization of several entities. He has served on public and private corporate boards and also on investment committees at CDPQ. Martin holds a CFA designation and is a graduate of École Polytechnique de Montréal and H.E.C.
Marc-Olivier’s experience spans over 10 years in investment and mergers & acquisitions. Before his tenure at MontClerc Capital as partner, he served as Director of Direct investments at Claridge Inc. Prior to that, he was a director in the investment banking group of CIBC Capital Markets in Montréal, where he was involved in the execution of M&A transactions and equity and debt financings. Earlier in his career, he worked for KPMG and Deloitte in mergers & acquisitions and audit. Marc-Olivier is a member of the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (CPA, CA).
Maxime Choinière has nearly 10 years of experience in finance, with deep expertise in private equity, business valuation, and transactional services. Before joining MontClerc, Maxime held the position of Associate at BMO Capital Partners, a private equity fund backed by Bank of Montreal, where he was involved in numerous transactions across various sectors. He also worked at PwC and EY, where he developed strong skills in financial modeling, auditing, and valuation. Maxime holds the CFA, CPA, and Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) designations, and is a graduate of HEC Montréal.