The Sentient Group, Montréal, QC

Sentient invests its investors' capital in a step by step manner in line with the capital needs of the project through its development and commissioning phases. Sentient has the ability to invest capital directly from the funds it manages, or on a larger scale through co-investment with investors in the Sentient funds where the opportunity warrants it.
The Sentient Funds expect to hold their investments for the medium to longer term and seek to have a significant but minority position in each of their direct investments. Investments are structured according to the individual project and company circumstances.
The Sentient Funds are engaged investors and are actively involved with management through board representation. Sentient monitors the performance of the portfolio companies through frequent communication with management and regular analysis of monthly financial and operating results. Sentient is able to provide advice regarding financial matters, including the evaluation and implications of acquisition and divesture opportunities, strategic and long-term planning, and refinancing options.