FINANCING | $50 million from Finalta Capital in non-dilutive financing dedicated to the Electric and Smart Transportation sector
THE STRATEGIC EVENT FOR SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY PLAYERS
Fast growing, innovative companies from the electric and smart transportation (EST) sector in Québec take advantage of the $50 million in funding dedicated to the EST ecosystem by Finalta Capital, one of Canada’s largest funds specialized in non-dilutive tax credit and government grant financing, announced in March 2023 as part of the Impulsion conference, the International EST Summit organized by Propulsion Québec.
An enhanced funding model tailored to the EST sector
The $50 million envelope presented by Finalta Capital meets several key criteria for the EST ecosystem:Amount: Finalta provides financing from $500,000 to $15 million relative to the size of the innovative projects;
Funds available in advance: loan disbursements are provided ahead of the commencement of project expenditures;
Speed: the first payment is provided within 15 business days of application submission.
This specialized financing is aimed at companies from the startup to the enterprise stage. Finalta Capital brings over 10 years of lending experience disbursing more than $475 million in loans, where Finalta Capital applies its unique technological and financial expertise to understand the financing requirements and challenges facing innovative companies in the EST ecosystem.
A solution geared towards accelerating the EST ecosystem
Companies from the EST ecosystem are faced with multiple hurdles, and initiatives must be implemented immediately to reduce greenhouse gas emissions originating from ground transportation and to promote a greener Quebec economy. Since the release of its study Diagnosis of the Funding Chain in Quebec’s Electric and Smart transportation (EST) sector (December 2021), the EST industry cluster has been calling for the creation of a dedicated fund. Finalta Capital’s initiative provides an answer in solving a part of the gap identified as a much needed solution required to accelerate the growth of the EST ecosystem.
Sarah Houde, President and CEO, Propulsion Québec“With this $50 million envelope dedicated to the electric and smart transportation sector, Finalta Capital is addressing the muchneeded requirements for financing. I commend Finalta Capital’s commitment to our ecosystem and their initiative in providing an enhanced financing solution, adapted to the EST sector, so that Quebec can maintain its lead in a competitive industry on a global scale. In addition, the non-dilutive nature of this financing will allow EST companies and their founders to reap a larger share of the fruits of their labor.”
About Finalta Capital
Finalta Capital, one of Canada’s largest funds specialized in non-dilutive tax credit and government grant financing, supports innovative, fast-growing companies by providing enhanced, non-dilutive financing on the basis of tax credits and grants receivable before the initiation of projects expenditures. Finalta Capital provides financing from $500,000 to $15 million relative to the size of the innovative projects. These distinctive financing terms alleviate the liquidity pressure of intense innovation and productivity initiatives by providing a permanent source of liquidity to reduce founder dilution.
For more information:
Patrick Hamaoui – Vice-President, Business Financing – Finalta Capital
phamaoui@finaltacapital.com | 514 835-7997
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