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Private Equity Canada

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Sagard

Sagard

51-200 employees

Investment fund supporting midsized company growth

Venture Capital
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

Montreal, QC, Canada

Category
Private Equity
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • Bachelor degree, MBA a plus
  • 7+ years of work experience, with relevant experience in an investment rôle
  • Prior exposure to board of directors meetings
  • Professional designation a plus
  • Fully bilingual (French and English)
Responsibilities
  • Assisting partners in sourcing of investment opportunities
  • Screening of investment opportunities and pipeline management
  • Leading the due diligence and underwriting of new investment opportunities
  • Co-ordinating and interacting external due diligence advisors
  • Assisting partners in legal negotiations of transaction documentation
  • Key role in preparing and presenting opportunities to the fund’s Investment Committee
  • Active role in portfolio management, interacting with CEO/CFO and acting as a board observer
  • Train and mentor team of associates
  • Establish network with peers to fuel business development

Sagard provides equity capital to help midsized companies grow and develop. The fund focuses on investing in companies that are led by ambitious management teams, offering financial support to facilitate their expansion. Sagard operates by managing nearly €2.5 billion in funds and has a team of 10 professionals based in Paris who evaluate and execute investment opportunities. What sets Sagard apart from its competitors is its strong backing from the Desmarais family and other established industrial families, which provides a unique network and resources for the companies it invests in. The goal of Sagard is to foster the growth of promising midsized companies in France, Belgium, and Switzerland, contributing to their long-term success.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$500M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sagard's successful completion of 34 deals since 2004 showcases its experience and reliability in the investment sector.
  • The firm's recent €741 million fundraising for Sagard Senior Lending Fund I indicates strong investor confidence and financial stability.
  • Sagard Real Estate's acquisitions and upgrades of industrial properties highlight its active role in enhancing and expanding its real estate portfolio.

What critics are saying

  • Sagard's focus on midsized companies may limit its growth potential compared to funds targeting larger enterprises.
  • The competitive landscape of investment funds requires Sagard to continuously differentiate itself to attract and retain clients.

What makes Sagard unique

  • Sagard's focus on midsized companies in France, Belgium, and Switzerland sets it apart from other investment funds that may target larger or more global enterprises.
  • The firm's strong ties with well-established industrial families and the Desmarais family provide a unique network and support system for its portfolio companies.
  • Sagard's recent strategic partnerships, such as with HalseyPoint Asset Management, expand its credit offerings and demonstrate its multi-strategy approach.