CDPQ

CDPQ (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec) is a global investment group that manages funds primarily for public and parapublic pension and insurance plans in Quebec, Canada. The firm invests constructive capital across various asset classes, including private equity, equity markets, private credit, infrastructure, and real estate, with a mandate to generate optimal financial returns for its depositors while contributing to Quebec's economic development. CDPQ is recognized as one of the largest and most diversified institutional investors globally, actively seeking opportunities that drive performance and progress in both local and international markets.

Established on July 15, 1965, by an act of the National Assembly under the government of Jean Lesage, CDPQ was created as part of Quebec's Quiet Revolution. Its initial purpose was to manage the funds of the newly formed Quebec Pension Plan, aiming to provide financial security for Quebecers in retirement. Over the decades, CDPQ has continuously expanded its operations and diversified its investment portfolio, growing into a significant player in the global investment landscape. The firm operates with a dual headquarters in Quebec City and Montreal, and maintains a strong commitment to sustainable investing, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into its investment decisions.

CDPQ's portfolio includes a wide array of notable investments across various sectors and regions. Recent activities highlight investments in areas such as diagnostics (ARCHIMED Diagnostics), digital infrastructure (Vertical Bridge, NEXTDC, Affinius Capital – Data Center Fund), energy infrastructure and renewables (ILOS, Invenergy Renewables, AES Ohio), and logistics (Prologis). The firm also holds stakes in companies within business services (AlixPartners, Grant Thornton, Allied Universal, USI Insurance Services, Schellman), retail (Metro, Cozey), industrials (Innovair Solutions), and transport infrastructure (Eurostar, Keolis, Alstom). These investments underscore CDPQ's strategy of partnering with leading companies to foster growth and innovation globally.

The firm's team comprises multidisciplinary professionals with expertise across various investment sectors and asset classes. CDPQ emphasizes a rigorous and accountable approach to investment management, guided by a robust governance framework. With offices in key financial hubs worldwide, including New York, London, Paris, New Delhi, Singapore, and Sydney, CDPQ leverages its global presence and diverse talent to identify promising opportunities and execute complex transactions, aiming to create enduring value for its depositors and the broader economy.