Montréal, April 10, 2025 – The Investi Fund, the family of investment funds created to benefit Quebec’s sustainable finance ecosystem, is proud to announce the arrival of two new investors: the Vo-Dignard Provost Group, affiliated with National Bank Financial, and the CAP Finance Social Finance Fund. This news reflects the rising interest in sustainable investment solutions and the growing stature of the Investi family of funds within Quebec’s financial ecosystem.
The Vo-Dignard Provost Group is the first group of investment advisors to include an Investi fund in its client portfolios and in so doing has democratized access to institution-calibre sustainable investment strategies. As for CAP Finance, which recently received federal government funding to invest in social finance, this investment is in line with its mission to build bridges between social finance players and institutional investors.
“We care deeply about Investi’s mission. Our philosophy is based on the conviction that sustainable investing does not detract from long-term financial returns – quite the contrary. Adding the Investi Fund to our portfolio allows us to diversify our managers, while benefiting from Innocap’s due diligence expertise. This initiative allows our clients to invest alongside major institutional players, such as CDPQ, Bâtirente and Fondaction,” said An-Lap Vo-Dignard and Ian Provost, Senior Wealth Management Advisors, Portfolio Managers and Co-Founders of the Vo-Dignard Provost Group.
“What sets us apart as a fund manager is our focus on supporting emerging funds to increase the market offer and expand investment access to all entrepreneurs. For CAP Finance, the Investi family of funds represents an opportunity to invest according to our convictions and values based on equity, while supporting the growth of new innovative sustainability strategies managed from Quebec,” said Bernard Ndour, Executive Director of CAP Finance.
These new investors will sit on Investi’s various committees, contributing to the fund’s governance and strategic direction. Their involvement strengthens the collaborative ecosystem developed by Investi to bring together institutional investors and asset managers committed to the development of sustainable finance in Quebec.
“The arrival of these two new investors is a testament to the relevance and growing appeal of the sustainable investment solutions we’re developing. We’re especially proud to see Investi included for the first time in the portfolios of individual clients through the Vo-Dignard Provost Group, and to see the interest of CAP Finance, a key social finance player in Quebec,” said Caroline Bergeron, Innocap’s Global Head, Sustainability and Impact Solutions.
“Integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and sustainable finance principles into investment strategies has become essential, and will help define the finance of tomorrow. The Investi Fund is the result of a strategic partnership between Finance Montréal and Innocap, driven by a shared desire to mobilize the financial industry around an ambitious, structuring initiative. We are proud to welcome Vo-Dignard Provost Group and CAP Finance among the committed institutions supporting Investi and contributing to its evolution,” added Jacques Deforges, Chief Executive Officer of Finance Montréal.
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About the Investi Fund
An initiative of Finance Montréal and Innocap, Investi is a family of investment funds that was created to benefit the sustainable finance ecosystem by investing with experienced managers offering the best sustainable investment strategies. Investi aims to encourage the finance industry to adopt best practices in ESG integration and impact investing. Leveraging its collective intelligence, Investi is committed to raising industry standards to create lasting change in the world of finance – and the world at large. To learn more about the Investi Fund, visit www.investi.ca.
About Finance Montréal
Founded in 2010, Finance Montréal, Quebec’s financial cluster, plays a central role in the development and promotion of Quebec’s financial services industry and its positioning as a world-class, growing, competitive, attractive, and innovative business hub. Through its International Financial Center (IFC) team, Finance Montréal works to attract foreign financial firms to Montréal. The organization also focuses on fintech and innovation, sustainable finance, and talent development. As a hub for the financial community, Finance Montréal brings together key stakeholders around these core areas, notably through the community centered around the Station Fintech Montréal, which it manages. To learn more, visit www.finance-montreal.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About Innocap
Since 1996, Innocap has offered institutional investors a superior model for structuring, monitoring and accessing their alternative investments thanks to its dedicated managed account platform. Innocap is the world’s first dedicated managed account platform, with USD 85 billion in assets as at December 31, 2024, >750 funds and >USD 1,000 billion in assets held by clients using its technology. Innocap benefits from strong and committed long-term institutional shareholders, including CDPQ, BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, Fonds de solidarité FTQ and Walter Global Asset Management. Innocap’s team comprises more than 450 innovative and talented individuals backed by robust financial technology and operating from seven offices worldwide, including its head office in Montreal. For more information about Innocap, visit www.innocap.com ou consult our LinkedIn page.
About the Vo-Dignard Provost Group
The Vo-Dignard Provost Group, affiliated with National Bank Financial, offers private wealth management that includes many family-office services and a customized and adapted advisory approach. Its team of advisors supports clients directly and indirectly with internal and external experts, enabling them to gain a comprehensive and coherent vision of their wealth and taking the approach of a dedicated chief investment officer. The group’s clientele is made up of entrepreneurs, executives, foundations and families. To learn more about the Vo-Dignard Provost Group, visit www.vpbnc.ca.
About CAP Finance
The Cap Finance Social Finance Fund is a fund manager selected by Employment and Social Development Canada to roll out the social finance initiative in Quebec in line with its innovation and social finance strategy. With initial capital of $90 million, the fund’s primary mission is to invest in established or developing market intermediaries whose activities have positive social impacts and foster greater social equity by supporting underserved and underrepresented groups and communities. To learn more about CAP Finance, visit the website.
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Caroline Bergeron
Global Head, Sustainability and Impact Solutions
Innocap
caroline.bergeron@innocap.com
