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Montreal 2024-11-04

Walter Capital Management’s Launch Event

On October 24, we celebrated Walter Capital Management’s official launch with an event attended by our partners, portfolio companies, clients, collaborators, and team members. We were delighted to share our vision and ambitions for our new firm with an audience of dedicated individuals who…

Montreal 2024-10-10

An update on our investment platform - Fall 2024 Newsletter

Private Equity Specialized in the Asset Management Industry … Through our extensive networks, three high potential transactions were proprietarily sourced and concluded in 2024, with many more in the pipeline. is a leading alternative asset management firm that provides structured debt and equity…

Montreal 2024-09-17

Jean-Pierre Cadorette Joins Walter Capital Management as Executive Vice-President and Head of Business Development

Walter Capital Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Pierre Cadorette to the new position of Executive Vice-President and Head of Business Development. Jean-Pierre comes with over 20 years’ experience in the financial markets industry. He has worked with high-net-worth and…

Montreal 2024-09-10

Walter Global Asset Management continues to diversify its portfolio through a partnership with Brightspark

Walter Global Asset Management (“Walter GAM”) is pleased to partner with Brightspark, an innovative venture capital firm that invests in early-stage Canadian tech companies. With offices in Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver, Brightspark is a dynamic new investment for Walter GAM, whose minority stake…

Montreal 2024-09-05

Walter Capital Partners joins forces with MARTINS Industries to fast-track the company’s acquisition strategy

MARTINS Industries (“MARTINS”), a world leader in equipment and supplies for tires and wheels based in Farnham, Quebec, has announced that Walter Capital Partners is now a major shareholder. This transaction is intended to support MARTINS as it implements its acquisition-based international growth…

Montreal 2024-08-01

Walter Capital Partners’ Portfolio Company Averna Expands its Asian and North American Footprint with the Acquisition of Global Equipment Services from Kimball Electronics

600 new employees will be based in Asia and the U.S., with offices in Vietnam, China, India, Japan and Silicon Valley … Walter Capital Partners’ portfolio company Averna, a leading global test & quality solutions provider, announced the acquisition of Global Equipment Services, Inc. (GES), a…

2024-07-18

Walter Ventures leads €6.5 million Series A round in Nearby Computing

Nearby Computing announces a new funding round raising €6.5 million in Series A led by Walter Ventures with participation from JME Ventures, Telefónica, and Akamai, along with support from existing investors Cellnex, Lenovo, and Redeia Group

Montreal 2024-04-09

Walter Capital Partners’ Portfolio Company Averna Announces the Acquisition of ELCOM

Averna continues its international expansion with this acquisition in the Czech Republic, following its recent acquisition of the German company, ProNES … Walter Capital Partners’ portfolio company Averna, a leading global test & quality solutions provider, announced the acquisition of ELCOM, a. s.

Montreal 2024-03-26

Walter Global Asset Management announces a new investment in Saranac Partners, a boutique European multi-family office

Walter Global Asset Management (“Walter GAM”) is proud to announce an investment in Saranac Partners (“Saranac”), an independent European multi-family office delivering personalized advice across a broad spectrum of wealth management services to help ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families…

2024-03-24

NX Technologies raises €22 million in Series B

NX Technologies, a Walter Venture’s portfolio company, announces a new funding round raising €22 million in Series B led by PayPal Ventures with participation from Seaya Ventures, Walter Ventures and existing investor Motive Ventures.

Montreal 2024-02-15

Walter Capital Partners investing in Charcoal Group, a leader in the Ontario restaurant industry

Walter Capital Partners (“Walter Capital”) is pleased to announce its fourth platform investment in Ontario through a partnership with the Charcoal Group of Restaurants (“Charcoal Group”) to support its strong growth potential. Charcoal Group operates several restaurant brands in Ontario, including…

Montreal 2024-01-30

Walter Global Asset Management partners with Madryn Asset Management and expands its presence in the United States

Walter Global Asset Management (“Walter GAM”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired a minority stake in Madryn Asset Management (“Madryn”), a leading asset management firm that invests in innovative healthcare companies specializing in unique and transformative products, technologies and…

Montreal 2023-11-08

MEDFAR wins Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500 awards

MEDFAR Clinical Solutions, a Walter Capital Partners portfolio company in the electronic medical record software solution sector, has been named one of Deloitte Canada’s 2023 Technology Fast 50 winners and Fast 500 in North America. A remarkable revenue growth of 303% over the past four years has…

Montreal 2023-06-27

Conference on intensifying competition to view

Faced with lagging productivity in Canada, could the answer lie in competition? To answer this question, the Walter Group hosted a conference entitled “Intensifying competition: the only option for reversing Canada’s quiet decline”, held on June 19. Mr. Robert Gagné, Director of the Centre for…

Montreal 2023-05-23

Watch the video of our panel of experts as part of the Walter GAM Mountainside Chats

You can now watch our May 18th event, during which our panel of experts provided insight on managing risk in a volatile environment. Our panel of experts: Caroline Bergeron, Global Head of ESG and Impact Solutions, Kevin Lester, Chief Executive Officer, Sofiène Haj Taieb, President, Moderator:

Montreal 2023-05-02

MSP Corp Acquired by Alfar Capital and Walter Capital Partners for $100M+ and Merged with Groupe Access

Alfar Capital and Walter Capital Partners have completed the acquisition of MSP Corp, a renowned Canadian managed service provider group, in a transaction of over $100M. After the acquisition MSP Corp will merge with Groupe Access, a leading managed service provider of technology and cybersecurity…

2023-04-25

Voilà! becomes Evolia

Voilà!, a Walter Venture’s portfolio company, has deployed a brand new identity, Evolia, attesting of its evolution. Launched in 2016 with a schedule management platform, the company released a new talent pool recruiting platform taking HR to the next level with an innovative solution for…

Montreal 2023-04-18

Join our panel of experts at the next Walter GAM Mountainside Chat

Walter Global Asset Management invites you to join our next Walter GAM Mountainside Chat: Managing risk in a volatile market environment. Our experts will provide insight about understanding the different types of risks, tailoring solutions for client needs and industry consolidation. Our panel of…

Montreal 2022-12-14

Samara Multi-Family Office now offering a full range of services by welcoming CEOS Family Office

Samara Multi-family Office (Samara) is partnering with CEOS Family Office (CEOS) to provide the families in business it serves with a full range of services. Joining forces with this talented team will complement Samara’s existing team and allow to deliver accounting and administrative concierge…

Montreal 2022-11-21

Watch the video of our panel of experts as part of the Walter GAM Mountainside Chats

You can now watch our November 15th event, during which our panel of experts provided insight regarding private markets, which are more relevant than ever. Our panel of experts: Andrea Gruza, Managing Partner, Colin Kilgour, Principal & Co-Founder, René Fournier, Chief Investment Officer…

Montreal 2022-10-26

Quadra Capital announces a partnership with Carmignac, a leading European asset manager

Quadra Capital Partners (“Quadra”), in association with the Walter Group, announces an exclusive partnership with Carmignac, an award-winning European independent asset management firm, to become the sole and long-term distributor of Carmignac’s unique fund range to Canadian investors. Carmignac…

Montreal 2022-10-25

Join our panel of experts at the next Walter GAM Mountainside Chat

Walter Global Asset Management invites you to join our next Walter GAM Mountainside Chat: Private Markets, more relevant than ever. Our panel of experts will provide insight about volatility of global markets, inflationary and rising rate environment and long-term investment. Our panel of experts:

2022-10-24

Workforce management platform Voilà! raises $13 Million Series A led by Walter Ventures to help combat labor shortage

The all-in-one workforce management platform offers tools to bring flexibility into the workplace … Cloud platform announces the closing of its $13.75M CAD Series A funding round, led by Walter Ventures, with participation from Desjardins Capital and Investissement Quebec. This funding round will…

Montreal 2022-06-20

LOU-TEC acquires Accès Location +

The alliance of the two companies consolidates LOU-TEC’s position as a Quebec leader in the rental industry … LOU-TEC, a network of rental experts known as the industry reference in Quebec since 1979, announces the acquisition of Accès Location +, the aerial lift equipment rental specialist, and…

Montreal 2022-05-31

Watch the video of our panel of experts as part of the Walter GAM Mountainside Chats

You can now watch our May 25 event, in which you can hear our panel of experts’ views on Navigating through Inflation and Volatility with Alternative Investments during a conversation where they shared their opinions on inflation, volatility and commodities. Our panel of experts: Tim Pickering…

2022-05-18

Vention closes a $95M USD Series C financing

Vention, a Walter Venture’s portfolio company, announces a new funding round in which Walter Ventures participated, alongside White Star Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, and Bolt Ventures.

Montreal 2022-05-12

Alfar Capital and Walter Capital Partners acquire IT provider Groupe Access in partnership with its management team

Alfar Capital and Walter Capital Partners (“Walter Capital”) have acquired Groupe Access, a leading independent Canadian-managed IT and cybersecurity service provider, in partnership with its management team. This marks the first co-investment between Alfar Capital and Walter Capital, which…

Montreal 2022-05-11

Join our panel of experts at the first Walter GAM Mountainside Chats event

Walter Global Asset Management invites you to join our first Walter GAM Mountainside Chats event to hear our panel of experts share their perspectives about The Increasing Value of Alternative Investments, in a conversation where they will provide insight about inflation, volatility and…

2022-03-28

A consortium of investors signed an exclusivity agreement with DiliTrust to become the group’s core shareholder

DiliTrust, a Walter Venture’s portfolio company, announces a 130 million euros funding led by Cathay, Eurazeo and Sagard.

2022-03-28

Incode Secures $220M for its Series B, Earning Unicorn Status Less Than Seven Months Following Its Series A Round

Incode, a Walter Venture’s portfolio company, announces a new funding round in which Walter Ventures participated, alongside General Atlantic, Softbank, JP Morgan and Coinbase.

Montreal and New York 2022-02-17

Innocap and BNY Mellon’s Hedgemark to create the industry’s leading alternative investment platform

Walter Global Asset Management, a new investor in Innocap … Innocap Investment Management Inc. (“Innocap”) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BNY Mellon’s HedgeMark business to create a single technology-enabled alternative investment platform and become the…

Montreal 2022-02-16

Charles Lemay appointed president of Emerging Managers Board

We are pleased to announce that Charles Lemay, partner at Walter Global Asset Management, accepted the presidency of the Emerging Managers Board (EMB). He is taking over from Geneviève Blouin, founder and now Vice President, who acted in that role over the past eight years. As the new president…

Montreal 2021-11-25

Walter Capital Partners selling its shares in BonLook

After five years of helping drive BonLook’s growth on the Canadian market, Walter Capital Partners (“Walter Capital”) is transferring its holdings in the company to FYihealth, a leading Canadian business that will give it the opportunity to expand its network. In its years as a BonLook partner…

Montreal 2021-09-08

Sagard Private Equity Canada leads the acquisition of Groupe LOU-TEC Inc.

Sagard PE is joined by Walter Capital Partners, Investissement Québec and BDC Capital. Sagard Private Equity Canada (“Sagard PE”), the new Canadian mid-market private equity fund of Sagard, today announced its first investment with the acquisition of Groupe LOU-TEC Inc., a leading heavy machinery…

Montreal 2021-07-06

Walter Capital Partners invests in Clareo, leading Quebec dental network

Walter Capital Partners (“Walter Capital”) today announces a partnership with Clareo Dental Network (“Clareo”), the largest domestic network of dental clinics in Québec, to propel its growth. This transaction marks Walter Capital’s 14th investment in Canadian businesses with high growth potential.

2021-05-05

Incode raises $25M series A from coalition of global investors

Incode, a Walter Venture’s portfolio company, announces a new funding round.

2021-05-05

Dialogue Health Technologies Inc. completes initial public offering

Dialogue, a Walter Venture’s portfolio company, announces its first IPO.

Montreal 2021-05-05

Walter Global Asset Management and W Investments Group partner with Michael Grondin and his team to launch ‘Samara’ multi-family office

Walter Global Asset Management (“Walter GAM”), W Investments Group LP (“W Investments”) and the Grondin Group are pleased to announce the launch of Samara – an innovative multi-family office that will offer a personalized, values-based approach to clients and a full range of wealth management…

Montreal 2021-04-06

Averna Announces the Arrival of New Investors to Fast-Track its International Growth

Buoyed by a marked increase in its international sales, Averna, a world leader in the development and integration of test and quality engineering solutions, announces that Walter Capital Partners, Investissement Québec and W Investments Group LP have joined the company’s executive team members as…

Montreal 2021-03-03

Walter Global Asset Management, in partnership with Bonnefield Financial’s management team, acquires Canadian farmland asset management leader

Walter Global Asset Management (“Walter GAM”), in partnership with Bonnefield Financial Inc. (“Bonnefield”)’s management team, proudly announces today that it has acquired a majority interest in this leading Canadian farmland investor. Through this transaction, Walter GAM adds a high-potential…

Montreal 2021-02-16

Walter Capital Partners invests in MEDFAR Clinical Solutions to accelerate growth

Walter Capital Partners (“Walter Capital”) today announces a new partnership with MEDFAR Clinical Solutions (“MEDFAR”), the largest specialized provider of electronic medical records (“EMRs”). The group of investors led by Walter Capital is making a minority investment of close to $25 million in…

Montreal 2020-12-07

Walter Global Asset Management partners with leading European quantitative asset manager LFIS Capital

Montreal-based Walter GAM acquires strategic stake in Paris-based LFIS Capital … Cross-continental deal strengthens Walter GAM’s foothold in Europe, positions LFIS for continued global growth … LFIS Capital (“LFIS”), a leading European quantitative asset management firm, and Walter Global Asset…

2020-11-17

YvesBlue Raises $2M from Illuminate Financial, SixThirty, Tribeca Early Stage, Titan Advisors and Walter Ventures

First outside investment to accelerate automated ESG and impact reporting for asset management and wealth management firms. YvesBlue announced today the close of a $2M seed round of venture financing led by Illuminate Financial Management with participation from SixThirty, Tribeca Early Stage, and…

2020-10-29

Bloom Diagnostics launches smart COVID-19 antibody test

Bloom Diagnostics, a Walter Venture’s portfolio company, launched a validated device that can detect COVID-19 antibodies within ten minutes.

2020-08-19

Swiss medtech startup Bloom Diagnostics launches new testing system after €10 million Series B

After closing a 10 million euros Series B round in past May, Bloom Diagnostics, a Walter Venture’s portfolio company, successfully launched its testing device.

Montreal 2020-07-08

Walter Global Asset Management partners with Auspice Capital Advisors, a top performing asset manager

Walter Global Asset Management (Walter GAM) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Auspice Capital Advisors (Auspice), a unique asset management firm based in Calgary that specializes in alternative and non-correlated investment strategies utilizing a wide array of commodities and financial…

Montreal 2020-05-14

Walter Global Asset Management partners with Validus, an industry leader in financial risk management

Walter Global Asset Management (“WGAM”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired a minority stake in Validus, a financial risk management firm with offices in both the UK (London and Eton) and Canada (Toronto), whose clients include private asset managers, institutional investors and…

Montreal 2020-04-06

Mayrand, a food depot to discover

On April 1st, the TV show L’épicerie showcased some Montreal food depots to the general public, a best-kept secret already known by restaurant owners. Among them Mayrand, a Walter Capital Partners’ portfolio company.

Montreal 2020-02-04

Walter Global Asset Management partners with Kilgour Williams Capital, a boutique Canadian asset management firm

Walter Global Asset Management (WGAM) is pleased to announce a new partnership agreement with Kilgour Williams Capital (Kilgour Williams), an innovative Canadian investment management firm that actively invests in consumer and small business loans originated by marketplace lenders. Under this…

Montreal 2020-01-16

Walter Global Asset Management in the Montreal Gazette

Sylvain Brosseau presents its plan to continue building Walter Global Asset Management’s platform in a article published by the Montreal Gazette.

Montreal 2020-01-09

Julie Lalonde joins Walter Global Asset Management as managing partner

Walter Global Asset Management (WGAM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Lalonde as managing partner. In this role, she will leverage her extensive expertise in asset management to identify investment opportunities, participate in business development and support the growth of…

Montreal 2019-12-10

Martin Dufresne joins Walter Global Asset Management as President and Managing Partner

Walter Global Asset Management (“WGAM”) is pleased today to welcome Martin Dufresne as president and managing partner. In this role, Mr. Dufresne will draw on his extensive experience in asset management, business development and client service to support the growth of Walter Global Asset…

Montreal 2019-12-03

Walter Global Asset Management signs new partnership with Quadra Capital Partners, its first in Europe

In deal, Quadra Capital selects Montréal for first North American office … Walter Global Asset Management (“WGAM”) today proudly announces its first European partnership, after purchasing a minority stake in Quadra Capital Partners LLP (“Quadra Capital”) — an asset management firm specialized in…

Montreal 2019-11-19

Walter Capital acquires significant stake in Urgel Bourgie and Lépine Cloutier

New investment, supported by the Bourgie-Bovet family, in Athos Services Commémoratifs, which owns and operates the Urgel Bourgie and Lépine Cloutier banners … Walter Capital Partners (“Walter Capital”), supported by investors that include the Bourgie-Bovet family, has agreed to acquire a…

Montreal 2019-10-22

Éric Doyon Joins Walter Capital Partners as Managing Partner

Walter Capital Partners (“Walter Capital”) today announces that Éric Doyon has joined the private equity firm as Managing Partner. Mr. Doyon has over 25 years of experience working with small and medium-sized companies as a senior executive, private equity investor, and investment banker. “We are…

Montreal 2019-07-08

Walter Global Asset Management in Finance et investissement

In an article published by Finance et investissement, Sylvain Brosseau talks about his career and explains his vision for Walter Global Asset Management.

2019-06-18

Dialogue raises $40 million to fuel European expansion

Walter Ventures’ portfolio company, a virtual B2B healthcare startup, raised $40 M to finance its European expansion.

Montreal 2019-05-01

LionGuard Capital Management set to accelerate growth through new partnership with Walter Global Asset Management

In a new partnership announced today, Walter Global Asset Management (Walter) becomes a minority shareholder in LionGuard Capital Management (LionGuard), an asset management firm that specializes in fundamental research on small and medium capitalization companies. This is Walter’s first investment…

Montreal 2019-05-01

Éric Phaneuf assumes leadership of Walter Capital Partners

Pierre Somers, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Walter Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Éric Phaneuf as President and Chief Executive Officer of Walter Capital Partners (“Walter Capital”). “Eric embodies the Walter Group’s values and vision, which are built around…

2019-03-27

DiliTrust and iMeetingRoom join forces to become the Number 1 corporate governance solutions provider in Italy

DiliTrust, a Walter Ventures’ portfolio company, concluded a strategic partnership that will strengthen its leading position in Italy.

2019-03-04

Activa Group chooses DiliTrust Exec to digitalise its Board of Director and Committee management processes

This Walter Ventures portfolio company was chosen by Activa Group, a major insurance player in sub-Saharan Africa, to digitalise its board of directors and committee management processes.

2018-12-21

Let’s Talk Sustainable Funding

Flat World Partners, a Walter Ventures portfolio company, addresses the sustainability of business models in the media industry.

Montreal 2018-12-17

A successful launch for Walter Global Asset Management

Daniel Johnson, President of the Board, Walter Global Asset Management, Sylvain Brosseau, President and CEO, Walter Global Asset Management, and Pierre Somers, Chairman and CEO, Walter Group. On December 6, 2018, members of business communities in Québec and beyond came together to celebrate the…

Montreal 2018-06-12

The Walter Group of Companies and Sylvain Brosseau join forces to launch a unique Canadian private equity platform to invest in asset management firms

The Walter Group of Companies (“Walter Group”) is pleased to announce the launch of Walter Asset Management, a new North American private equity platform specializing in consolidating the expertise of small and medium-sized players in the asset management sector. Based in Montreal, the platform…

2018-02-17

Dialogue : one of the fastest-growing telemedicine providers

The Calgary Herald presented a feature on the fast growth of Dialogue, a telemedicine provider that is currently part of the Walter Ventures’ portfolio.

2017-11-24

DiliTrust Raises US$8m in Funding

The Walter Ventures’ portfolio company offering a software solution in corporate governance will use the funds to open up new markets for its products, potentially through strategic acquisitions.

2017-09-20

New study: Center for Productivity and Prosperity - HEC Montreal

Every year, the Quebec government collects large amounts of revenue from businesses through their contributions to the Health Services Fund (HSF). Better known as payroll tax, this fiscal tool is often seen as an effective means of ensuring that businesses contribute to the province’s tax system.

Montreal 2017-09-08

Walter J. Somers Foundation Collaborates on Bleu de Bleu Project

The Walter J. Somers Foundation is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the National Bank of Canada as a partner in the Bleu de bleu project, designed to celebrate Montreal’s 375th anniversary. Bleu de bleu is an immersive art installation by Québec artist Alain Paiement that lines an 8…

Montreal 2016-09-27

Walter J. Somers Foundation joins forces with Centre for Productivity and Prosperity – HEC Montréal

The Walter J. Somers Foundation is pleased to announce a formal alliance with the Centre for Productivity and Prosperity – HEC Montréal. The centre will now be known as the Walter J. Somers Foundation Centre for Productivity and Prosperity (CPP). “CPP’s philosophies align with the values of our…

Montreal 2015-12-08

Images from our Official Launch

Walter Capital Partners hosted a launch event on the evening of December 8, 2015, to meet the business community. The main highlights are shown in this .

Montreal 2015-12-07

Walter Capital Partners: A new kind of private equity firm

The Walter Group of Companies is proud to announce the launch of Walter Capital Partners, a private equity firm operating out of Montreal. The Walter Group, through Walter Financial, is allocating an initial $100 million to the newly created firm in order to support the growth of small and…