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What if we elevated the standards in finance?

Invested in a common mission, 12 major Quebec financial organizations have teamed up to launch Investi: the first investment fund created to benefit the sustainable finance ecosystem.

Through its innovation fund for sustainable finance, Investi invests in experienced managers who offer innovative sustainable investment strategies. Investi aspires to inspire the financial sector to adopt best practices in ESG integration and impact investing.

Thanks to its collective intelligence, Investi invests to elevate industry standards and make lasting change in the world of finance—and the world.

A $1B* Fund for more innovation in sustainable finance

Having raised $300 million through various interests, the Investi Fund was launched in April 2024 , Investi aims to raise up to $1 billion in assets. The fund grants mandates to experienced managers who demonstrate the best ESG integration and impact investing approaches, in four distinct asset classes: equity, fixed income, hedge funds and private placements.

Eligible asset management firms

The firms chosen during the selection process must notably demonstrate how they stand out from their international peers in terms of integrating ESG factors and sustainable development strategies, in addition to fulfilling the following criteria. (Details in the application form.)

Experienced firms

  • Firms with an equity or fixed income strategy must hold more than C$1 billion in assets under management.
  • Firms with a hedge fund strategy must hold more than C$500 million in assets under management.
  • Firms with an alternative strategy for illiquid assets and private placements must have launched at least two (2) funds and/or hold more than C$300 million in assets under management.

High ESG standards

  • The firm must demonstrate how it distinguishes itself from its peers in terms of ESG integration and sustainable finance. The firm must notably have a solid and demonstrable approach to integrating ESG factors.
  • ESG and sustainable finance knowledge and competencies must be an integral part of the firm’s requirements for the investment team.

Established in Quebec

  • The firm must be established in Quebec or commit to meeting this condition within 36 months following the closing of the investment by the Investi Fund.
  • Commit to recruiting a minimum of ten professionals (e.g., executive team, finance and administration, investment, client relations) in Quebec, including at least six investment professionals, within 48 months following the closing of the investment by the Investi Fund. This criterion applies exclusively to the Private Equity component.

Eligible asset management strategies

The firms chosen during the selection process for proposed ESG integration or impact investing strategies must notably have a verifiable performance history of at least three (3) years for a similar strategy. Their strategies must also meet the following criteria. (Details in the application form.)

ESG integration

  • The strategy must reflect a solid and demonstrable approach to integrating ESG factors and take ESG materiality criteria into account.
  • The strategy must provide an approach for shareholder engagement, accountability and transparency for the ESG/sustainability factors.
  • The strategy and assets must have undergone a full climate change assessment by the investment team.

Thematic and impact investing

  • The strategy and applicable change theory must be consistent with the investments.
  • In addition to financial returns, the strategy must take several sustainability goals into account and furthermore demonstrate how the assets in the portfolio align with these goals.
Inspired by Investi?
Upon receiving the application forms, the Investi investment team will analyze the applications and establish a list of eligible candidates. The firms chosen in this first step will undergo an interview process and due diligence (ESG and Investment).

The finalists are chosen by the investment committee.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis for all asset classes and remain open.
Submit an application
The questionnaire should be sent by email to the following address :
investi@innocap.com
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Information meeting for interested firms

Contact us to attend the virtual Investi Fund information meeting.
investi@innocap.com

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