Investment Summary

La Caisse Invests In Potentia

On May 1, 2017, asset manager La Caisse invested in renewable energy company Potentia

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

Investment Summary

Date 2017-05-01
Target Potentia
Sector Renewable Energy
Investor(s) La Caisse
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Potentia

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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Investor

La Caisse

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Category Asset Manager
Founded 1965
PE ASSETS 90.0B 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 35 of 106
Sector: Renewable Energy M&A 2 of 6
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 13 of 40
State: Ontario M&A 1 of 3
Country: Canada M&A 18 of 48
Year: 2017 M&A 6 of 15
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