CAPITAL CATALYST
Strategic Access to Private Markets
ALLOCATOR-ALIGNED | INDEPENDENT | SELECTIVE
Québec, Canada
Capital Catalyst
Positioning
Capital Catalyst operates at the intersection of institutional capital and private market opportunities.
WE SUPPORT:
Institutional investors in navigating private markets
Investment platforms in understanding allocator expectations
Capital Catalyst
The Reality
Private markets are structurally inefficient.
- Allocators are overwhelmed with inbound
- Manager positioning often lacks clarity
- Misalignment between strategy and portfolio needs
- Access ≠ relevance
Capital Catalyst
Our Role
Allocator-driven sourcing and alignment.
- Identify institutional demand signals
- Highlight relevant opportunities
- Facilitate targeted introductions
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Institutional Investors
Capital Catalyst engages with a broad range of institutional capital:
Family Offices (Single & Multi-Family)
Pension Plans (Public & Private)
Specialized Platforms
Foundations & Endowments
Labour Funds
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Québec Advantage
A unique institutional ecosystem.
- High allocation to private markets
- Long-term capital orientation
- Strong ESG and impact considerations
2026 Reality
Allocator Demand (2026)
- Income + downside protection
- Inflation-linked real assets
- Value-add strategies
- True manager differentiation
Capital Catalyst
Focus Areas
01
Infrastructure
Core and essential assets, including energy transition and co-investment opportunities
02
Real Assets
Diversified real estate strategies across core to value-add profiles
03
Private Credit
Income-oriented strategies with a focus on capital preservation and downside protection
04
Private Equity
Buyout, growth, co-investment, and secondaries across market segments
Capital Catalyst
Approach
Disciplined and selective.
01
Identify
Demand signals
02
Source
Aligned strategies
03
Validate
Strategic fit
04
Facilitate
Introductions
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Value Creation
FOR ALLOCATORS
- Curated access
- Time efficiency
- Independent filtering
FOR MANAGERS (SELECTIVELY)
- Market positioning insights
- Targeted institutional access
Selected Engagements
Representative Experience
Illustrative exposure across private and public markets. Names withheld; available in appropriate context.
PRIVATE MARKETS
Global Venture / Growth Equity Platform
VC / Growth Equity · ~$6B+
North American Infrastructure Platform
Infrastructure / Real Assets · ~$2B+
European Multi-Asset Private Markets Manager
PE, Credit, Real Estate · ~$10B+
Canadian Residential Real Estate Platform
Real Estate (Value-Add) · ~$1B+
Global Insurance-Affiliated Real Estate Manager
Real Estate Equity & Debt · $60B+
PUBLIC MARKETS
Canadian Systematic Investment Manager
Public Equities (Quantitative) · ~$1B+
Alternative Multi-Strategy Platform
Alternatives / Hedge · ~$500M+
Global Asset Manager
Multi-Asset (Public Markets) · $300B+
Engagements focused on aligning institutional investors with relevant strategies across market cycles.
The nature of these engagements is confidential.
Differentiator
Market Insight
Current dislocation is creating selective opportunities.
- Private credit: liquidity constraints vs continued performance
- Real estate: repricing and recapitalization phase
- Infrastructure: sustained demand for inflation-linked assets
Capital Catalyst
Engagement Model
Capital Catalyst operates on an advisory basis only.
WE PROVIDE
- Strategic advisory
- Market insights
- Selective introductions
NOT ACTING AS
- Broker
- Dealer
- Placement agent
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Compliance Positioning
CAPITAL CATALYST DOES NOT:
- Solicit investments
- Distribute securities
- Provide investment advice
- Receive transaction-based compensation
ACTIVITIES LIMITED TO:
- Strategic advisory
- Market intelligence
- Introductions between sophisticated parties
Capital Catalyst
Team (1 / 4)
François Dufour, M.Sc., MBA — Founder & Managing Partner
Advises alternative investment managers on strategic positioning, institutional expectations, and capital markets communication. With a background in private banking, family office advisory, and corporate finance, he supports managers in preparing for institutional engagement and building durable fundraising strategies — without participating in securities distribution or investor introductions. His approach combines 20 years of experience in Canadian capital markets with a deep understanding of how institutional allocators evaluate managers, helping clients articulate their differentiation, prepare for due diligence, and position themselves effectively for the Canadian institutional landscape.
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Team (2 / 4)
Reford MacDougall, C.M. — Strategic Advisor
Distinguished Canadian business leader and Member of the Order of Canada, with over four decades of experience across the financial sector, public affairs, and economic policy. Began his career as a financial journalist in Montréal before building extensive experience across all facets of the financial industry. Background includes public service and international policy, notably with the Adam Smith Institute in London, and was part of the founding group of the Montréal Economic Institute. Has supported over 30 charitable organizations and was appointed to the Order of Canada in recognition of his contributions. Brings a unique combination of financial expertise, policy insight, and deep relationships across Canada's business and institutional landscape.
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Team (3 / 4)
Scott Pritchard — Strategic Advisor
Senior business development professional with deep experience across Canadian public capital markets and investor networks. Founder of Pritchard Network Inc., advising companies on strategic positioning, capital markets access, and investor engagement, with a focus on supporting private companies transitioning to public markets, including listings on the CSE across Québec and Eastern Canada. Serves as a Senior Advisor to the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) for over a decade. Also actively engaged with alternative asset managers seeking access to family office and high-net-worth investor networks in Montréal.
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Team (4 / 4)
Angus Crosby — Associate – Institutional Partnerships
Research-driven finance professional specializing in the intersection of industrial strategy, financial modeling, and government policy. Recently joined Capital Catalyst as Associate on the Institutional Partnerships team, supporting research, institutional outreach, and business development initiatives across infrastructure, private credit, and real assets. Academic background from Concordia University with expertise in computational tools including Monte Carlo DCF simulations and structural econometrics. Proven track record managing multi-million dollar project lifecycles and translating complex quantitative data into clear, actionable narratives for institutional audiences.
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Why Capital Catalyst
In private markets, access is abundant.
Alignment is scarce.
Capital Catalyst filters and aligns opportunities with institutional capital.

CONTACT
François Dufour
Capital Catalyst
Montréal
fdufour@capitalcatalyst.ca
514-235-7644
capitalcatalyst.ca
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Disclaimer
This presentation has been prepared by Capital Catalyst for informational purposes only. It does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities or financial instruments in any jurisdiction.
Capital Catalyst is not registered as a dealer, broker, or investment advisor and does not act in a distribution or placement capacity. Capital Catalyst operates as an independent strategic advisor, supporting institutional investors and family offices in identifying and evaluating private market opportunities.
Any references to investment opportunities are illustrative and subject to change. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information contained herein. Certain information may be based on third-party sources which have not been independently verified.
This document may contain forward-looking statements, including projections, estimates, or opinions. Such statements are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, and actual results may differ materially.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investments in private markets involve significant risks, including loss of capital, illiquidity, and limited transparency, and are intended for sophisticated investors only.
Recipients are responsible for conducting their own independent due diligence and for seeking appropriate legal, tax, and investment advice prior to making any investment decision.
This presentation is confidential and intended solely for the recipient. It may not be reproduced, distributed, or disclosed, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Capital Catalyst.