The RISQ Fund: Tailored Financing for Social Economy Enterprises
What is the RISQ Fund?
The Réseau d’investissement social du Québec (RISQ) is a social investment network that has been supporting social economy businesses since 1997. As a specialized risk capital fund, RISQ offers loans designed to support financially viable and socially impactful ventures created as nonprofits (NPOs) or cooperatives across various sectors in Québec.
Support for Every Stage of Development
RISQ provides custom financial solutions to foster the emergence, development, growth, and consolidation of social economy enterprises. Whether you are launching a new social enterprise, strengthening your existing activities, or ensuring a project’s sustainability, RISQ adapts its support to meet your needs and reality.
Inspiring Success Stories
Over the years, RISQ has helped bring numerous innovative collective projects to life. By funding projects that promote social action and community structure, RISQ acts as a catalyst for impactful and positive change throughout Québec.
A Collaborative Approach to Social Finance
RISQ collaborates with other major actors of solidarity and responsible finance in Québec. By participating in networks like CAP Finance, RISQ ensures that every financial tool works together to optimize funding structures and better support collective enterprises.
Impressive Impact
From 1997 to 2024, RISQ has been a key financial lever across Québec. Thanks to its loans and expert guidance:
- Hundreds of collective enterprises have been supported,
- Millions of dollars have been invested,
- Thousands of jobs have been created and maintained.
Go Further: The Guide to Social Enterprise Analysis
RISQ also offers expert knowledge through resources like the "Guide to Social Enterprise Analysis", helping entrepreneurs and partners better understand and evaluate the realities of social economy businesses.
The RISQ Fund remains at the forefront of innovative, socially minded finance, empowering communities and entrepreneurs to move from idea to action through tailored support and meaningful investment.