DNA Continuity Fund

Who are we?

Investment vehicles

The DNA Continuity Fund is backed by Quebec entrepreneurs and was created to support other Quebec entrepreneurs.

The DNA Continuity Fund is a new Quebec-based private equity firm with a capitalization of $100 million. In addition to its investment team, the Fund can count on a number of seasoned entrepreneurs and CEOs who add operational and strategic value to the Fund’s portfolio companies. Together, the investment team and these entrepreneurs and CEOs share their experience, expertise and business networks with the management teams and owners of the portfolio companies. The Fund invests as a minority partner and therefore does not act with the intention of taking control of the portfolio companies.

Targeted situations

Companies looking to implement a strategic project to stimulate their growth, or to carry out a succession plan, and that wish to benefit from the operational and financial support of the DNACF team in the execution of their business plan.

"Alternative" financing

Companies that get less interest from traditional funding sources, facing temporary challenges and/or one-time opportunities, ranging from business plan repositioning to a minor turnaround.

“Alternative” Financing & “Traditional” Financing

"Traditional" financing

What is our DNA?

The 6 pillars of our approach

Agility and speed of execution

We understand the reality of entrepreneurs who have to navigate in a constantly changing environment. When an opportunity is presented to us, we are able to analyze, respond and execute quickly.

Growing markets

We invest in markets with sustainable growth prospects where we can leverage the experience of our team and the diverse expertise of our investor-advisors to ensure the success of the business.

Support to the management team

We are looking for companies with experienced management teams that will be able to execute the business plan agreed upon by all. We do not intervene on a day-to-day basis, but make all our resources available to the management team.

Strong and resilient financial structure

We ensure that the financial structure uses leverage that does not put at risk management's ability to execute the long-term business plan in the event of an economic slowdown or industry downturn.

Definition of a business plan together

In consultation with all stakeholders, we develop a compelling business plan with the objective of creating long-term value through strategic growth and operational improvement initiatives.

Long-term perspective

We invest in companies as a business partner. We understand that success is not instantaneous and for this reason, we ensure that everyone's interests are aligned with a vision of long-term success.

Investment criterias

Investment targets

History of success

Investment size

$10M - $20M

Varied

Industries

Type of investor

Minority

Our team

Our approach is led by a team of seasoned investors with a broad business network

Stéphane is a serious investor and experienced entrepreneur. Prior to founding the DNA Continuity Fund, Stéphane led, developed and executed the strategy that led to the emergence of the Quebec SME private equity practice at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec. During his years at the CDPQ, Stéphane assisted Quebec entrepreneurs and their management teams develop their strategic plans and achieve their growth objectives. Stéphane is also the founder of Media City.

Stéphane Léveillé, Co-founder and CEO

Daniel Labrecque, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board

Daniel is an experienced investment banker. He has served as CEO of Rothschild Canada, CEO of Lazard Canada, and CEO of Schroders Canada and National Bank Financial, among others. Daniel has extensive transactional experience involving over fifty companies, totaling billions in value on all continents.

Marc-Alexandre Cormier, Associate

Prior to joining the DNA Continuity Fund team, Marc-Alexandre worked as a Manager in the Financial Advisory Group at Deloitte LLP, specializing in business restructuring, corporate finance and business valuation. Throughout his career, Marc-Alexandre assisted companies of various sizes in the implementation of restructuring strategies.

Our investor-advisors

The entrepreneurs and management teams of our portfolio companies are supported by our 7 investor-advisors

Ex-Owner and CEO of PBSC
(BIXI international)

Luc Sabbatini

Marie-Pier St-Hilaire

CEO of Edgenda & AFI

Marc-André Aubé

CEO of Walter Surface
Technologies

Anna Martini FCPA

CEO of Psycho Bunny

Martin LeBlanc

Founder and CEO
of Caprion

Yves Leduc

Ex-CEO of Velan

Gérard Geoffrion

Ex-CEO of Van Houtte

Media, Telecom &
Municipal Services

Technology &
Professional Services

Security, Manufacturing
& Industrial Distribution

Entertainment, Consumer
Products & Retail

Life Sciences

Manufacturing /
Industrials

Food & Beverage /
Professional Services

Contact information

Stéphane Léveillé

stephane.leveille@dnacapital.ca
514-294-6647

daniel.labrecque@dnacapital.ca
514-299-1014

Daniel Labrecque

Marc-Alexandre Cormier

mac@dnacapital.ca
514-778-2757

DNA Continuity Fund LP I

The DNA Continuity Fund is a Quebec-based private equity firm with a capitalization of $100M. In addition to our investment team, we have a number of seasoned entrepreneurs and CEOs who add operational and strategic value to companies. Together, our investment team and the entrepreneurs and CEOs who support us, provide their experience, expertise and business network to the management and owners of our portfolio companies. We invest as a minority partner, complementing the shareholders and the management team in place.

As an investor, the DNA Continuity Fund invests in Quebec SMEs that aim to execute a strategic growth project, implement a recovery plan after facing temporary challenges or carry out a succession plan, and that wish to benefit from our operational and financial support in the realization of their business plan.

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