Entrepreneurial acquisition and business transfers

Here to help you buy or sell a business.

A golden business opportunity

We are at a generational turning point where several Quebec businesses will be for sale.

  • While 58.9% of owners will soon be ready to sell their well-established business.[1]
  • Only 21.9% of active entrepreneurs plan to take over a business in the coming years.[1]

Now is the time to take advantage of this opportunity.

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Entrepreneurial acquisition is a priority for the Fonds, which invests in business transfers to keep businesses and jobs in Québec."

— Dany Pelletier, Executive Vice-President, Private Equity and Impact Investing, Fonds de solidarité FTQ

Ensures financial stability for families

Beyond the numbers, we look at the overall impact generated by your project. Discover how, for over 40 years, we have been facilitating the financing of your business transfers, whether they are familial, managerial, or external.

Flexible financing that's tailored to your business reality, with personalized support for your business transfer.

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Teams specializing in financing business transfers across a range of industries.

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A network of 17 offices throughout Québec that each understand the unique economic realities of the businesses in their region.

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Access to an extensive network and opportunities to forge ties with key players in the ecosystem.

Enhance your financing

Alongside the provincial government's contribution, we are investing $10 million in the Fonds de transfert d'entreprise du Québec II to support business continuity and succession. Loans will range from $100,000 to $1,000,000 per company.

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Inspiring testimonials

We support local entrepreneurs who want to do their part to keep businesses in Québec.

Sainte-Julie

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For us, in terms of culture and DNA, it was important to stay in Québec."

- Harold Savard,
Chief Executive Officer
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Working with you to keep your businesses in Québec hands.

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Îles-de-la-Madeleine

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We know that our Fonds advisor is always ready to help with any questions or concerns. He's always there for us, and he understands our situation."

- Marie-Pier Longuépée,
Owner
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We finance your projects and support businesses all across Québec.

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Gatineau

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I can always start another company, but I can't start another family. That's why it was important for me to get help with preparing for the future."

- Sébastien Brunet,
President
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We help you achieve sustainable growth by helping to implement your governance structure and put the right players in the right roles.

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Buying or selling a business takes knowledge and preparation!

It's never too early to prepare your succession plan, get informed, and find support.

Training: A key part of the solution

The Fonds and the École d'Entrepreneurship de Beauce launched Mouvement Propulsion Repreneurship to support and train people looking to sell or take over a business.

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Learn more about business transfers

Our experts break down the topic and answer your questions about business transfers in our Au Fonds des choses : le repreneuriat video series (French only).

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A human choice

Choosing to invest in business succession allows you to have a significant impact on Quebec. In addition to extending the entrepreneurial adventure, you enable:

  • Job creation and stimulation of the local economy.
  • Transmission of your expertise and skills to the new generation.
  • Contribution to innovation and sustainable development.
  • Stimulating the local community engagement.

Local businesses are the lifeblood of their regions; we all need to do our part to keep them here.

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    Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, analysis by Marc Duhamel and the Fonds.