New consortium formed to accelerate the commercialization of indie games from Quebecc
Montreal, December 4, 2024 – CEIM and Indie Asylum, in collaboration with la Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec, are proud to announce the launch of a new video game incubation and acceleration Consortium. Made possible through support provided by the ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie (MEIE), the initiative aims to provide young Quebec studios with all the resources and support they need to reach their full growth potential
This announcement comes at a critical time for an industry that is currently undergoing profound changes, and for Quebec studios that are under increasing pressure to strengthen their autonomy as well as their commercialization and go-to-market capacities if they are to stand out on the international scene.
CEIM selected from among 13 regional organizations to receive CED funding over the next four years
Montreal, November 12, 2024 – The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), announced earlier this morning a total of $16M in financial support to 13 supporting organizations selected following a call for proposals and recognized for their significant contribution to the success of Quebec’s young startups.
This latest non-repayable contribution of $800,000, provided under CED’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program, will enable CEIM to offer, through a highly personalized and result-oriented approach, coaching and consulting services that are primarily focused on commercialization, with a view to accelerating the development and competitiveness of emerging technology companies across Quebec.
GardaWorld is the world’s largest private security company
Montreal, November 4, 2024 – CEIM and Société d’Investissement Jeunesse (S.I.J.) are particularly proud to highlight the significant transaction led, alongside a group of investors, by Mr. Stephan Crétier, Founder, Chairman, President and CEO of GardaWorld which today values the company at C$13.5 billion.
Founded in Montreal in 1995, GardaWorld was indeed awarded financial support by the Société d’Investissement Jeunesse Fund as early as 1996 (just one year after its inception), a fund that played a modest, yet determining role in the company’s rise to global leader in the security industry.
The transaction, which also enables Mr. Crétier and senior management to hold approximately 70% in the company, marks the largest private buyout in Canadian history.
Montreal, September 18 2024 – CEIM is proud to announce that it has awarded, through the Société d’Investissement Jeunesse (S.I.J.) impact fund, a total of $100,000 in funding to Chaac Technologies, a Montreal-based company that has established itself as a leader in the creation of immersive virtual reality training and 3D modeling solutions.
This latest aid, which marks renewed support after the initial funding that was granted to Chaac Technologies just two years ago, is intended to help the company pursue its growth trajectory through a richer and more diversified product catalog.
Montreal, May 15 2024 – CEIM is proud to announce that it has awarded, through the Société d’Investissement Jeunesse (S.I.J.) impact fund, a total of $200,000 in funding to Myni, an innovative young company set on dusting off the conventional cleaning and personal care products industry thanks to a comprehensive range of non-toxic, biodegradable and zero-waste products.
The company, which announced the closing of a $2.8 million financing round last November and that now boasts over 1,000 points of sale across North America, is experiencing rapid growth, driven by consumers increasing demand for eco-friendly products that are both good for health and the planet.
Montreal, March 20, 2024 – CEIM is proud to announce that it has awarded, through the Société d’Investissement Jeunesse (S.I.J.) impact fund, a total of $200,000 in funding to Landerz, a young Proptech startup specializing in the search, purchase and sale of land with high development potential.
This funding, part of a $1.5 million seed round financing round led by Accelia Capital and the Government of Quebec, through its delegate Investissement Québec, along with financial support from BDC and PME MTL, will enable the company to pursue the development and commercialization of its platform aimed at accelerating large-scale land transactions.
Montreal, March 5, 2024 – CEIM is proud to announce that it has awarded, through the Société d’Investissement Jeunesse (S.I.J.) impact fund, a total of $150,000 in funding to Pelcro, an innovative technology company that has established itself as a premier provider in subscription and membership management software, and that has carved out an enviable position in the media and publishing market.
With more than 80 clients, including L’actualité, Ricardo Media, Protégez-Vous, Maclean’s, EducationWeek and Crain Communications (one of the world’s largest privately-owned corporate media publishers), Pelcro is well-reputed for its unique, robust solution which integrates all essential authentication, access authorization, billing and shipping functionalities under a single platform.
Montreal, January 30, 2024 – CEIM is pleased to announce the appointment of Josée Cloutier, CPA, as new Vice-President, Finance and Administration, succeeding Éric Lawlor who recently announced his decision to retire. This appointment is effective immediately.
With over twenty-five years’ experience gained in senior management positions within various organizations including KPMG, where she began her career, Kraft Canada, Logibec, l’Union des artistes and more recently Demers Beaulne LLP, a premier chartered accountants firm for which she served as CFO on demand during the past six years, Josée combines solid financial expertise with practical knowledge of the service and technology sectors.
Montreal, December 12, 2023 – CEIM is proud to announce that it has awarded, through the Société d’Investissement Jeunesse (S.I.J.) impact fund, a total of $100,000 in funding to Iris + Arlo, an up-and-coming social impact company focused on overall health and committed to developing, manufacturing and distributing healthy, sustainable and eco-friendly period products.
Resolutely engaged in a movement towards equity and inclusion, the company also offers businesses, schools and institutions innovative, turnkey solutions that promote health, education and well-being of all people who need them.
Montreal, October 4, 2023 – Following the annual general meeting that was held last spring, Centre d’entreprises et d’innovation de Montréal (CEIM) is proud to announce the appointment of Sophie Boulanger (former CEO and co-founder of BonLook) and Isabelle Gaudet, Director of Commercialization and Investment in Innovation at the ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie (MEIE) to its Board of Directors.
“We are delighted to be able to welcome Sophie and Isabelle who both share the same commitment to the economic development and growth of technology companies to our Board. Their experience and skills, both strategic and pragmatic, in the startup ecosystem will be invaluable assets in advancing our mission.”
