The Solidarity Fund QFL was created out of the Québec Federation of Labour’s desire to set up a venture capital firm in Québec whose mission would be to create and maintain quality jobs while at the same offering its shareholders a good return on their investment. Over the years, the Fund has solidified its foundation by building a vast investment network across Québec.

A powerful economic lever, the Fund and its network have helped create or maintain nearly 143,000 jobs and have launched, grown or relaunched 2,000 companies in all sectors of the economy.

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RECENT INVESTMENTS

March 8, 2010, Montreal
Creation of Technology Company Seed Funds - The Québec Technology Company Seed Fund Selection Committee Announces Its Recommendations

January 7, 2010, Repentigny
CT-Payment Inc. acquires TELUS Debit and Credit Card processing business

December 15, 2009, Rivière-du-Loup
Solidarity Fund QFL Helps Finance Premier Tech’s Growth

December 1, 2009, Montreal
Solidarity Fund QFL Takes $50 Million Stake in the Montréal Canadiens

November 30, 2009, Montréal
Major Player in the Life Sciences Sector: Solidarity Fund QFL Invests in Vaccine Developer Medicago Inc.

November 23, 2009, Montreal
Solidarity Fund QFL Expands Partnership in GLV Inc. by Investing $38.5 Million

October 13, 2009, Montreal
Solidarity Fund QFL Makes $15 Million Investment for the Expansion of Chiller Manufacturer Smardt Chiller Group

July 27, 2009, Drummonville
CVTECH GROUP INC. COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF RIGGS DISTLER & COMPANY INC.

June 25, 2009, Montreal
Solidarity Fund QFL Invests $50 Million in Yellow Pages Group

June 16, 2009,
Solidarity Fund QFL Invests a Record $848 Million in Québec Businesses

May 21, 2009, Montreal
GFI Solutions Group Inc. Successfully Completes Acquisition of Fortsum Business Solutions Inc., with the financial support of Solidarity fund qfL and gfi informatique GFI has simultaneously reinforced its leadership position in IT solutions consulting and development in Canada, topped $110 million in annual sales and added close to 250 new employees

February 27, 2009, Montreal
COMPLETION OF THE AMALGAMATION OF ADS AND 7097697 CANADA INC. - Solidarity Fund QFL’s contribution helps privatization project succeed

February 6, 2009, Montreal
Transcontinental secures $100 Million in financing from The Solidarity Fund QFL

February 2, 2009, Montreal
Solidarity Fund QFL inks $10 million financing deal to raise profile of Just For Laughs brand

December 23, 2008, Montreal
MECACHROME RECEIVES FINANCING COMMITMENTS TOTALLING Є30 MILLION

May 22, 2008, Montréal
Solidarity Fund QFL and Regional Funds Launch the SME Transfer Solution for Business Buyers and Sellers

May 16, 2008, Montréal
TransForce Income Fund unitholders approve conversion to TransForce Inc.

March 20, 2008, Montreal
Canadian Royalties Closes $137,500,000 Financing

March 10, 2008, Montréal
OSISKO SIGNS $20 MILLION UNSECURED DEBT FINANCING

December 21, 2007, Chandler
SDEIC and its Partners Announce The Asset Sale of Papiers Gaspésia

November 28, 2007, Montreal
Solidarity Fund QFL and Its Network Invest $230 Million to Encourage Start-Ups and Growth in the Agrifood Sector

November 26, 2007, Québec
Atrium obtains financing of $37 million CDN from the Solidaity Fund QFL

November 5, 2007, Montreal
Remstar Media Partners: Strong leverage for the Movie industry

October 19, 2007, Montréal
Solidarity Fund QFL Contributes to the Creation of Acton Vale-Based Camoguid Evolution

October 9, 2007, Montreal
Solidarity Fund QFL Underscores Its Commitment to the Health Sciences

Auguste 10, 2007, Montréal
Solidarity Fund QFL and Capital régional et coopératif Desjardins Invest $8.5 Million in Salerno Transparent Bags from Châteauguay

June 14, 2007,
Trellia Announces Financing of USD 3.5 Million Solidarity Fund QFL and Skypoint Capital Invest in Trellia

June 5, 2007, Montreal
Solidarity Fund QFL Invests a Record $665 Million in Québec Companies

May 30, 2007, Boucherville
SUBSCRIPTION BY THE SOLIDARITY FUND QFL TO UNSECURED DEBENTURES OF GROUPE BIKINI VILLAGE INC. OF UP TO $4,500,000

May 7, 2007, Montreal
VAN HOUTTE TO BE ACQUIRED AND TAKEN PRIVATE BY LITTLEJOHN & CO.

March 20, 2007, Montreal
Positive Spin-offs for the Aerospace Sector: Solidarity Fund QFL Invests Close to $11 Million in FCPR Aerofund

March 16, 2007, Montreal
Solidarity Fund QFL Invests $2 Million in Start-up product Kooll Desserts

February 5, 2007, Montreal
Solidarity Fund QFL Invests $2 Million in Les Meubles Poitras inc.

November 29, 2006, Montreal
Solidarity Fund QFL and Bionest Partners: A Window on Québec for European Biotechs

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