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Desmarais Family Residual Trust

Quebec Founded 2013
Cheque Size$1M to $50M
Stages11
Industries15
Markets20
Stated Portfolio23
Operating Since2013 (13y)

About Desmarais Family Residual Trust

The Desmarais Family Residual Trust is a Canadian family office established to manage the residual interests of the Desmarais family in various investments. The trust oversees a diverse portfolio across multiple asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, financial services, infrastructure, hedge funds, commodities, collectibles and art, crypto, distressed and special situations, ESG and impact investing, and fixed income (debt and bonds). The trust's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of stages, from pre-seed to distressed situations, and spans multiple geographical regions, including Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America. The industries targeted by the trust are diverse, covering technology, healthcare, real estate, financial services, energy, consumer goods, telecommunications, media, transportation, utilities, education, agriculture, mining, retail, and hospitality. While specific details about the trust's track record and investment philosophy are not publicly disclosed, the Desmarais family's longstanding involvement in various sectors suggests a strategic approach to managing and growing their investments across multiple domains and regions.

Geographical Focus

African markets1

Other stated markets19

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaChinaIndiaBrazilFranceItalySwitzerlandSpainMexicoLuxembourgSouth KoreaNetherlandsRussiaBelgium

Requirements

Open to investments in various asset classes, stages, and geographical regions, Focus on diverse industries including technology, healthcare, real estate, financial services, and more

Stated Portfolio23

Power Corporation of Canada
Rockefeller Capital Management
Great-West Lifeco Inc.
Putnam Investments
Square Victoria Communications Group Inc.
La Presse
Ltée
Domaine Forget de Charlevoix
VR Estates Inc.
DuProprio Inc.
Sagard Holdings ULC
Canada Life Capital Corporation
Inc.
Canada Life Capital Bermuda Limited
Canada Life Capital Bermuda III Limited
Canada Life Capital Bermuda II Limited
Canada Life Finance (U.K.) Limited
4073649 Canada
Inc.
8478163 Canada Limited
9983813 Canada Inc.
1167410 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company
4524799 Canada Inc.

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TypeFamily Office
CityQuebec
Founded2013
Minimum Cheque$1M
Maximum Cheque$50M