Investment Summary

CDPQ Invests In Potentia Renewables

On May 1, 2017, asset manager CDPQ invested in renewable energy company Potentia Renewables

Investment Highlights
  • This is CDPQ’s 2nd transaction in the Renewable Energy sector.
  • This is CDPQ’s 18th transaction in Canada.
  • This is CDPQ’s 1st transaction in Ontario.

Investment Summary
Date 2017-05-01
Target Potentia Renewables
Sector Renewable Energy
Investor(s) CDPQ
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Potentia Renewables

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Potentia Renewables is an independent producer of rooftop solar energy in Canada. Potentia Renewables is based in Toronto, Ontario.

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CDPQ

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Category Asset Manager
Founded 1965
PE ASSETS 80.0B CAD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

CDPQ is a global asset management firm focused on a variety of investing strategies including fixed income, real estate, infrastructure, private equity, venture capital, and public equities. Within private equity, CDPQ looks to acquire significant minority stakes in businesses operating in a variety of sectors and seeks to commit $250 million to $1 billion per transaction. CDPQ was established in 1965 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 34 of 101
Sector (Renewable Energy) 2 of 4
Type (Growth Capital) 13 of 40
State (Ontario) 1 of 3
Country (Canada) 18 of 47
Year (2017) 6 of 15
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