About us
We invest our
own capital.
We are W Investments; a private equity fund based in Montreal, Canada.
We’re entrepreneurs, investing in other entrepreneurs. Before joining forces at W, our founders had been investing their own capital for over 20 years.
A significant portion of our capital was invested by our five founders, which provides a true alignment of interests with our investors. We leverage our extensive network to create opportunities and support our portfolio companies.
We value integrity, humility and…we like to have fun.
Investments
We’re proud to be a part of your success.
We target minority positions in businesses with at least $30M in enterprise value. We are open to all sectors of activity, and we want to partner with experienced managers to support them in their growth plans, while we unlock value for all our partners.
Current Portfolio
We’re a one-stop shop for private alternative investments.
We invest in mainly two asset classes: private equity and real estate. We ensure that we have complete diversification in each of these two asset classes. Namely, in private equity, we target traditional, industrial, and manufacturing companies just as much as technology companies. In real estate, we seek to participate in residential, commercial, and industrial projects while also aiming for geographical diversification.
Past investments
Team
Nicolas is an entrepreneur in the true sense of the word. He’s also the co-founder of a number of successful companies such as DTI software – a world-leader in in-flight entertainment.
Nicolas revels in entrepreneurial challenges without ever losing sight of the people involved. He’s a man of action who can be counted on to support ideas, grow businesses, and create sustainable jobs.
He’s particularly proud of the values he’s instilled in his children and the bond he shares with his wife.
Nicolas is an active, sports-loving, well-travelled, foodie and bon vivant. His musical taste might have his neighbours wondering sometimes, but they all agree that he has a contagious zest for life.
After having practiced for over 20 years as a business lawyer in Montreal law firms, David is known as a real dealmaker. He thrives on the adrenaline rush of transactions. Throughout his career, David has supported entrepreneurs in all aspects of their projects and has participated in multiple mergers, acquisitions and sales of companies. For nearly 10 years, he’s been particularly interested in best practices applicable to family offices and portfolio asset allocation.
For David, family comes first. Skiing, wake surfing and travelling are what it’s all about when it comes to family fun.
When David met his wife 20 years ago, he also fell in love with her native region, the Saguenay. He enjoys a couple of months there every year with his family.
Coming from an entrepreneurial family, Maxime has always had the innate desire to expose himself to a wide variety of different companies. In his early 20s the entrepreneurial mindset took hold of his professional career when he took over the family’s investment company and began investing in private investments.
His propensity to step out of his comfort zone has led him to many opportunities, and the building of trusting relationships with all of his current partners. Moreover, it’s the spirit of collegiality within the team that motivates Maxime to surpass himself every day.
His sense of humor and camaraderie also pervade his family life. He’s ready to take on the role of dinosaur, wrestler, whatever it takes to maximize playtime with his two sons. In fact, he’s so dedicated, his wife sometimes says she has three children.
Émilie is responsible for preparing financial statements and producing all financial reports. On top of all that, she’s also in charge of communications.
An HEC grad, with her CPA and CA, she worked in auditing for almost 10 years at a major accounting firm where she gained solid experience in investment funds.
Over the years, she’s proud of the camaraderie, strong bonds, and trust she shares with her colleagues. On a more personal note, her daughter Margot is her greatest source of pride. Raising her, and teaching her important life lessons and values, is her true joy.
As an epicurean, we’d have to say that Émilie prefers a good rosé to a good run. For her there’s nothing better than enjoying a dinner with great friends or lounging by the pool… with a chilled glass of vino in hand.
During his early years at KPMG, Mathieu honed his knowledge of financial reporting and audit in a variety of industries. After getting his CPA, he joined their transactional services practice, where he was at the forefront of multiple deals. Throughout his experience, Mathieu has been exposed to numerous industries, including financial services, manufacturing and technology, among others.
When he isn’t working, Mathieu plays multiple team sports in friendly leagues. Volleyball, hockey, and softball are his thing. Golf? Not so much. Fore!
Michel has had many professional lives. First as an investment banker, then he took the entrepreneurial path and became co-owner of Groupe Master Inc., where he was also CFO and CEO. He then pivoted to manage the family office at Mica3 Inc. to invest in several successful companies such as Groupe Master, Lumenpulse, Colo-D, Lion Electrique and many others.
Michel considers himself privileged, which is why he’s passionate about giving back through philanthropic endeavours and supporting entrepreneurs who will grow the future wealth of Quebec.
He loves surrounding himself in the company of those nearest and dearest to him; his adored family and friends. Maybe one day, you’ll have the pleasure of being invited to one of his famous Christmas lunches he’s organized every year, for the past 36 years.
A great traveller at heart, Michel’s always game to pack his bags the minute an opportunity arises. He’s also a passionate contemporary art collector and tours the world checking out major art fairs whenever he gets the chance. Wine is another one of his passions that fuels his desire to plan trips that quench his thirst for discovery.
Holder of a bachelor’s degree in environmental science with distinctions and a master’s degree in environmental engineering, she has accumulated ten years of experience as a project manager and director of operations.
Throughout her professional career, Megan has acquired a solid field experience in business management.
Megan is recognized by her peers for her team spirit, leadership, and rigor.
In her spare time, Megan enjoys outdoor activities or bringing out her creative, in particular by making artisanal products. Her most beautiful creation, however, remains her daughter. Megan is particularly proud of the complicity they have developed so don’t be surprised if she shows you a picture of her from the onset!
Entrepreneurship runs in the Lemieux family, so he comes by it honestly. Eric was Executive Vice President of the board of directors of Groupe LSR, a family business specializing in real estate in both Canada and the U.S. While working mainly on the group’s wealth management side, Eric developed a keen interest in optimizing portfolios through diversified asset allocation and intergenerational wealth transfer. To hone his expertise in this complex field, he also enrolls in training courses on a regular basis.
Family time is a priority for Eric and his wife. Whether it’s wakesurfing at the chalet, or skiing in Breckenridge, anytime is a great time to get together with his two wonderful daughters to create memorable moments.
Eric also makes time to pursue his other great passion in life: Hockey. He’s been playing regularly with his group of friends for the last 20 years. His beloved team is called Phantom Power, and they’re as much fun off the ice as they are on it – always up for a few good laughs and post-game beers.
Maxime has over 15 years of diverse experience in the financial industry. After a brief stint in hedge fund administration, he worked at Sobeys for 10 years in various roles in financial analysis, treasury, mergers and acquisitions, asset management, real estate development and business development. Subsequently, he held the position of Chief Financial Officer of a private company operating in the agribusiness sector for 5 years. Prior to joining W, he was an acquisitions consultant for private equity and Canadian public companies.
On a more personal note, Maxime enjoys spending time with his family, cooking them good meals and planning memorable trips. He is also an avid reader and never misses an opportunity to add history books to his library. In conclusion, it is worth noting some interesting facts that are part of his personality: he grew up in a funeral home, he was a DJ (he sometimes believes he still is one), and, as per Scottish tradition, he can be referred to as Lord, being the owner of a one square foot piece of land in the Highlands.
Recent News
Our investments in the spotlight.
MONTREAL, March 13, 2024| Business Wire ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, and Gelpac, a premier producer of multiwall paper and poly-woven packaging products, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which ProAmpac will acquire Gelpac from an investor group led by NAMAKOR Holdings (“NAMAKOR”), including Groupe W Investissements (“W Investments”) and CDPQ.
LMPG Inc. acquires Vode Lighting LLCMONTREAL, June 9, 2023 LMPG continues its growth and deepens its offerings in the interior architectural lighting market.
Averna Expands Global Footprint into Germany with the Acquisition of ProNESMONTREAL, May 23, 2023 Averna, the leading global Test & Quality Solutions provider, announced today they have acquired the German company ProNES Automation GmbH. ProNES has been helping manufacturers efficiently produce better products for over 20 years.
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