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Alternative Capital Group
Alternative Capital Group is a Montreal multi-family office and merchant bank founded in 2005 by Claude Delage and Nicolas Beauchamp.
Alternative Capital Group
Alternative Capital Group was established in 2005 by Claude Delage and Nicolas Beauchamp in Montreal. Delage has worked in finance and real estate since 1988 and holds a law degree from Université Laval. Beauchamp joined the finance sector in 2005 and earned a master’s degree in finance from Université de Sherbrooke. The firm’s wealth origin lies in merchant banking and real estate investments. The firm executes direct investments in private companies without sector restrictions provided growth potential exists. It also provides corporate finance advisory and develops multi-residential rental properties in Quebec markets including Laval, St-Jérôme, Beloeil and Montreal. Confirmed real estate holdings include Meridiem Laval, Meridiem St-Jérôme, Meridiem Beloeil and the Willis Building on Sainte-Catherine Street. Geographic focus remains Canada with limited international exposure through select exempt-market offerings. The operating team includes five named partners who oversee compliance, client relations and transaction execution. Additional vehicles tied to the firm encompass residential projects under the Meridiem brand and a donation to the McCord Stewart Museum. The firm holds active membership in CAASA and maintains professional affiliations with the Quebec Bar Association and the Commercial Finance Association.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2005
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Montreal
Corporate office
426, rue Sainte-Hélène, Suite 1, Montréal, Québec H2Y 2K7, Canada
Principals
Claude Delage
Founder, President and Partner
Nicolas Beauchamp
Founder, Partner
Altss tracks 3 additional named team members for this firm — including direct investment leads, IR, and operating principals not listed on the public website.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Alternative Capital Group?
Claude Delage and Nicolas Beauchamp manage all transactions as founders and partners. Delage oversees firm operations and affiliate dealings. Beauchamp serves on multiple portfolio company boards.
How does Alternative Capital Group source proprietary deal flow?
The firm relies on its partners’ networks in Quebec finance and real estate. Delage and Beauchamp have maintained active roles since the 1980s and 2005 respectively. Membership in CAASA supplements access to alternative opportunities.
Is Alternative Capital Group structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It operates as a multi-family office registered as a private merchant bank with the Autorité des marchés financiers. The firm offers direct private equity stakes and real estate development to accredited families rather than managing a single-family mandate.
Does Alternative Capital Group participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm focuses on direct private equity investments and corporate finance transactions. No fund commitments or fund-of-funds activity appear in public disclosures.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth origin traces to merchant banking and real estate investments by the founding partners. No specific family branch or external fortune is publicly attributed.
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