Desjardins funds invest $9 mln in two Québec co-operatives
Capital régional et coopératif Desjardins (CRCD) and Essor et Coopération Fund have invested $9 million in two Québec co-operatives. They are: Citadelle, a maple syrup producers co-operative, and Unicoop, a co-operative focused on the agriculture and agri-food industry. The proceeds of the deal will be used to support Citadelle's and Unicoop's expansion plans. CRCD and Essor et Coopération Fund are managed by Canadian private equity firm Desjardins Business Capital régional et coopératif.



