Access Canada's
Best Alternative Managers
Independent research and curated access to top-tier private equity, private credit, and real assets managers across Canada.
Independent Due Diligence
Unbiased manager evaluation and risk assessment
Curated Opportunities
Pre-vetted managers aligned with your mandate
Market Intelligence
Deep insights into the Canadian alternatives landscape
How We Serve Institutional Investors
A comprehensive approach to sourcing, evaluating, and accessing Canada's leading alternative investment managers.
Manager Sourcing
Identify and evaluate top-performing alternative investment managers across private equity, credit, real estate, and infrastructure strategies.
Due Diligence Support
Comprehensive operational, investment, and organizational due diligence to validate manager capabilities and alignment with your requirements.
Investment Committee Presentations
Prepare detailed investment memorandums and present opportunities directly to your investment committee with full transparency.
Manager Meetings
Facilitate introductions and coordinate management presentations, either in-person or virtually, to evaluate cultural and strategic fit.
Portfolio Construction
Strategic advice on alternative portfolio construction, diversification, and allocation strategies tailored to your institutional objectives.
Ongoing Monitoring
Post-investment relationship management and performance monitoring to ensure continued alignment and manager accountability.
Independent, Objective, Aligned
As an independent advisor, we prioritize your interests above all else. Our compensation structure ensures complete alignment—we succeed only when you find the right investment partners.
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No Conflicts of Interest
We don't manage funds or represent managers exclusively
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Transparent Process
Full disclosure of all relationships and compensation
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Long-Term Partnership
Ongoing support beyond the initial investment
François Dufour, M.Sc., MBA
I advise alternative investment managers on strategic positioning, institutional expectations, and capital markets communication. With a background in private banking, family office advisory, and corporate finance, I support managers in preparing for institutional engagement and building durable fundraising strategies — without participating in securities distribution or investor introductions.
My approach combines 20 years of experience in Canadian capital markets with a deep understanding of how institutional allocators evaluate managers. I help clients articulate their differentiation, prepare for due diligence, and position themselves effectively for the Canadian institutional landscape.
Contact Us
Let's discuss how our advisory services can support your strategic objectives.
Offices
Montreal, QC
Toronto, ON
fdufour@capitalcatalyst.ca