Sagard, through the first vintage of our fintech investment platform Portage, has supported Wealthsimple’s growth from the very beginning. Paul Desmarais III, Sagard’s Chairman and CEO, has served as Wealthsimple’s Chairman since its early days, a role that reflects our shared ambition to reshape financial services through technology and innovation. 

In this video, Wealthsimple CEO Michael Katchen shares how the Sagard team has been a steadfast partner in helping Wealthsimple grow, experiment, and ultimately reach a CAD$10 billion valuation.