Paul Desmarais
Fortune : 2 M $ au 30/06/2026
Fortune : 2 M $ au 30/06/2026
Paul Guy Desmarais founded Portage Ventures in 2016, Diagram Ventures GP, Inc. in 2016, where he is working as Chairman from 2016, Portage Ventures GP, Inc. in 2016, where he is working as Executive Chairman from 2016, and various other companies.
Mr. Desmarais also founded Young Canadians In Finance and Black Wealth Club.
Mr. Desmarais also currently works at Sagard Credit Partners GP, Inc., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Sagard Holdings Manager GP, Inc., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Sagard Holdings Manager (Canada), Inc., as Chief Executive Officer & Director, and various other companies.
Mr. Desmarais also formerly worked at Imerys SA, as Vice Chairman from 2016 to 2022, United Way of Canada, as Co-Chairman, True Patriot Love Foundation, as Chairman-Arctic Expedition, and various other companies.
Mr. Desmarais received his Masters Business Admin degree in 2010 from INSEAD and undergraduate degree from Harvard College.
| Société | Date | Nombre d'actions | Valorisation | Date de valorisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Power Corp. of Canada
Power Corp. of Canada Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Operates as holding company whose subsidiaries provides life insurance, health insurance, retirement, wealth management and reinsurance services 0,01% | 24/03/2025 | 29 710 ( 0,01% ) | 2 M $ | 30/06/2026 |
| 12/03/2026 | 2 200 ( 0% ) | 200 466 $ | 30/06/2026 | |
| 30/06/2026 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 30/06/2026 |
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
| DIALOGUE HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES INC. | Président | 31/01/2020 |
| GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT SA | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 22/04/2014 |
Blacknorth Initiative
Blacknorth Initiative Blacknorth Initiative is a Canadian organization dedicated to ending anti-Black systemic racism in corporate environments and empowering Black Canadians through leadership, entrepreneurship, and equity-focused programs. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. The organization has secured commitments from companies across public and private sectors to implement pledges aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion, increasing Black representation in executive and board roles, and creating accountability with measurable goals. Blacknorth Initiative offers programs such as Vanguard Scholars, a free six-year academic and leadership development program for high-achieving Black students; the Homeownership Bridge Program to help Black families build equity; and Blacknorth Academy, which prepares professionals for senior corporate roles. It also supports Black entrepreneurs through Blacknorth Connect, providing access to business resources, mentorship, professional services, and funding opportunities. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Diagram Ventures GP, Inc.
Diagram Ventures GP, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Diagram Ventures invests in companies located in the United States primarily in North America region. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of fintech and climatetech sectors. It provides financing for pre-seed, seed and early stage capital requirements. | Fondateur | 01/01/2016 |
Nesto, Inc.
Nesto, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a digital mortgage lending platform | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/01/2021 |
Outremont Technologies, Inc. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/01/2021 |
Portag3 Ventures II GP, Inc.
Portag3 Ventures II GP, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager | Président | - |
Portage Ventures III GP Inc | Président | - |
Sagard Holdings Manager Gp, Inc. | Directeur Général | - |
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Actives
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Sociétés cotées
Entreprise privées
Relations au 1er degré
Entreprises liées au 1er degré
Homme
Femme
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Exécutifs
| Entreprise privées | 61 |
|---|---|
Putnam LLC
Putnam LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial services | Finance |
Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America
Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America Investment ManagersFinance Provides wealth management, high yield cash account, retirement planning and tax filling services | Finance |
IntegraMed America, Inc.
IntegraMed America, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides specialty healthcare services and operates as outpatient centers | Health Services |
First Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Co
First Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Co Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides insurance services | Finance |
London Insurance Group, Inc.
London Insurance Group, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides life, health, and property insurance and other financial products and services | Finance |
Empower Holdings, Inc.
Empower Holdings, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial services for investment, wealth management and retirement | Finance |
TotalEnergies SE
TotalEnergies SE Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Explores, develops, produces and markets oil & gas | Energy Minerals |
Great-West Lifeco, Inc.
Great-West Lifeco, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Operates as a holding company with interests in providing life and health insurance, retirement, investment management & reinsurance services | Finance |
The Great-West Life Assurance Co.
The Great-West Life Assurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance, investment and retirement planning services | Finance |
Putnam U.S. Holdings I LLC
Putnam U.S. Holdings I LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset management services | Finance |
Sagard Capital Partners GP, Inc.
Sagard Capital Partners GP, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Old PSG Wind-down Ltd.
Old PSG Wind-down Ltd. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Designs, manufactures and markets performance sports equipment and related apparel | Consumer Durables |
IntegraMed Holding Corp.
IntegraMed Holding Corp. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Operates as a holding company | Health Services |
Great-West Lifeco U.S. Holdings LP
Great-West Lifeco U.S. Holdings LP Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance services | Finance |
Lafarge SA
Lafarge SA Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures cement, construction aggregates and concrete products | Non-Energy Minerals |
The Canada Life Assurance Co.
The Canada Life Assurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides life, health, dental, disability, critical illness and creditor insurance & reinsurance, wealth management and healthcare benefit services | Finance |
Harvard University
Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Canada Life Financial Corp.
Canada Life Financial Corp. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides insurance services | Finance |
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as holding company whose subsidiaries which provides investment, diagnostics and outpatient, business process outsourcing & manufactures bicycles | Finance |
Imerys SA
Imerys SA Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Explores, mines and processes industrial minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
INSEAD
INSEAD Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
United Way of Canada
United Way of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in providing charitable services | Commercial Services |
Endeavor Canada Corp.
Endeavor Canada Corp. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Develops and explores for oil and gas | Energy Minerals |
Glenbow Museum
Glenbow Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as an art and history museum | Consumer Services |
Alpine Canada Alpin, Inc.
Alpine Canada Alpin, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Organizes snow sports which includes ski cross and para-alpine ski racing | Consumer Services |
Great-West Financial (Canada), Inc.
Great-West Financial (Canada), Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment management services | Finance |
Great West Financial (Nova Scotia) Co. | |
Empower Personal Wealth LLC
Empower Personal Wealth LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides technology services and develops financial tools | Technology Services |
True Patriot Love Foundation
True Patriot Love Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a charitable organization | Miscellaneous |
NEXT Canada
NEXT Canada Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops young entrepreneurs software programmer for mentorship, capital, and unparalleled founder development | Technology Services |
Harvard College
Harvard College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
KOHO Financial, Inc.
KOHO Financial, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
Kenojuak Cultural Centre & Print Shop | |
Grayhawk Investment Strategies, Inc.
Grayhawk Investment Strategies, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Grayhawk’s investment team has developed a disciplined and systematic approach to the allocation of capital and risk across global public and private markets. The goal is to provide a superior, long-term, risk-adjusted return for their families. Their strategy focuses on protecting from loss while participating in growth opportunity. | Finance |
Portage Ventures
Portage Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Portage Ventures invests in companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of insurance, consumer & SMB finance, wealth & asset management and fintech sectors. It provides financing for seed, early and later stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Portag3 Ventures GP Inc. | |
Diagram Ventures GP, Inc.
Diagram Ventures GP, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Diagram Ventures invests in companies located in the United States primarily in North America region. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of fintech and climatetech sectors. It provides financing for pre-seed, seed and early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Dialogue Health Technologies, Inc.
Dialogue Health Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops virtual healthcare and wellness platform | Technology Services |
Young Canadians In Finance | |
Integrate.ai, Inc.
Integrate.ai, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides platform for to train AI-enabled solutions that drive customer engagement and revenue growth | Technology Services |
Wealthsimple Financial Corp.
Wealthsimple Financial Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Provides digital based investment advisory services | Finance |
Peak Achievement Athletics, Inc.
Peak Achievement Athletics, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures sporting goods | Consumer Durables |
Sagard Holdings ULC
Sagard Holdings ULC Investment ManagersFinance Provides alternative asset management services | Finance |
Sagard Credit Partners GP, Inc.
Sagard Credit Partners GP, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager | Finance |
Redesign Health, Inc.
Redesign Health, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Redesign Health, Inc. invests in early-stage healthcare startups and technology companies located in North America, with potential for global impact. The firm focuses on technology sectors such as healthcare labor solutions, value-based care, healthcare interoperability, aging population solutions, health equity, care delivery expansion, insurance coverage, and healthcare personalization. It operates as a venture builder focused on creating and scaling healthcare technology companies. The firm leads transactions and acquires minority interest. | Finance |
Portag3 Ventures II GP, Inc.
Portag3 Ventures II GP, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager | Finance |
Nesto, Inc.
Nesto, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a digital mortgage lending platform | Technology Services |
Portag3 Ventures II LP
Portag3 Ventures II LP Investment ManagersFinance Functions as a venture capital fund | Finance |
Pfc Ventures, Inc.
Pfc Ventures, Inc. Pfc Ventures, Inc. is a company based in Mesquite. | |
Novisto, Inc.
Novisto, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops enterprise sustainability management platform | Technology Services |
Imerys SA /North American Talc Business/
Imerys SA /North American Talc Business/ Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Produces talc for performance enhancing in industrial applications | Process Industries |
Sagard Private Equity
Sagard Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Sagard Private Equity invests in middle market companies located in Canada. The firm focuses on business services, finance and manufacturing sectors. It participates in growth transactions. | Finance |
Blacknorth Initiative
Blacknorth Initiative Blacknorth Initiative is a Canadian organization dedicated to ending anti-Black systemic racism in corporate environments and empowering Black Canadians through leadership, entrepreneurship, and equity-focused programs. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. The organization has secured commitments from companies across public and private sectors to implement pledges aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion, increasing Black representation in executive and board roles, and creating accountability with measurable goals. Blacknorth Initiative offers programs such as Vanguard Scholars, a free six-year academic and leadership development program for high-achieving Black students; the Homeownership Bridge Program to help Black families build equity; and Blacknorth Academy, which prepares professionals for senior corporate roles. It also supports Black entrepreneurs through Blacknorth Connect, providing access to business resources, mentorship, professional services, and funding opportunities. | |
Portage Fintech Acquisition Corp.
Portage Fintech Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Black Wealth Club | |
Portage Ventures III GP Inc | |
Outremont Technologies, Inc. | |
Sagard Holdings Management, Inc.
Sagard Holdings Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as an alternative asset management firm | Finance |
Portage Ventures GP, Inc.
Portage Ventures GP, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a investment platform that provides fintech and financial services | Technology Services |
Sagard Holdings Manager Gp, Inc. | |
Sagard Holdings Manager Canada, Inc. |
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