Sagard

Sagard is a global multi-strategy alternative asset management firm with a focus on venture capital, private equity, private credit, and real estate. They aim to empower progress by building a respected and impactful global alternative investment management firm. Sagard invests capital, culture, and network to drive returns for their clients and communities, working with entrepreneurs across all stages to help them achieve their aspirations. Sagard's core values are entrepreneurship, innovation, collaboration, rigor, and authenticity, and they are dedicated to building a more sustainable future by integrating ESG considerations into their investment processes.

Sagard differentiates itself through its flexible capital, entrepreneurial culture, and global network of investors, commercial partners, advisors, and value creation experts. Their dynamic and supportive ecosystem provides partners with the advantage they need to learn, grow, and win at every stage. Sagard's Value Creation team provides portfolio companies with hands-on expert advice in go-to-market, tech & cyber, business acceleration, and M&A to accelerate their path to success. Sagard also engages in private wealth management through its ecosystem partner Grayhawk, offering independent, bespoke, and client-centric investment solutions.

Sagard is a global multi-strategy alternative asset management firm that empowers progress by investing capital, culture, and a network of investors, commercial partners, advisors, and value creation experts to drive returns for clients and communities.

Sagard fosters an entrepreneurial culture that values innovation, collaboration, and rigor. They emphasize a lean and quick approach while maintaining integrity and world-class standards. They value talent over experience and encourage personal development, promoting a culture of humility, ambition, and excellence. Their collaborative environment encourages diversity and authenticity, fostering trust and open communication.

Sagard is committed to building a team that proudly includes a diverse pool of talent and perspectives. They are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment by representing gender diversity, racial diversity, Indigenous people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans. Sagard actively works to advance diversity, equity and inclusion objectives within its portfolio companies, setting specific targets for several investment strategies. These targets include increasing representation of under-represented communities on portfolio company boards, supporting founders from diverse backgrounds, and prioritizing borrowers with diverse leadership.