Francois Lafortune
Chief Executive Officer at Diagram Ventures GP, Inc.
Net worth: - $ as of 29/04/2024
Profile
He is the co-founder and CEO of Diagram Ventures, a venture builder that conceives and launches technology companies in the financial services, insurance, and health industries.
Working alongside world-class founders, Diagram combines access to venture capital investment, hands-on support, and a deep ecosystem of partners - into a unique platform to launch and scale a business.
Since 2016, Diagram has raised $205M and launched 12 new companies across North America.
Francois is also part of the Management Committee of Sagard, a multi-strategy alternative asset manager based in Canada.
In 2019, Francois was named on Canada's Top 40 Under 40 list.
Prior to founding Diagram, Francois spent seven years at McKinsey & Company, during which time he served as co-leader of McKinsey’s Canadian Technology practice.
Francois is an entrepreneur at heart, having launched his first business -- assembling and selling personal computers -- at the age of 13.
Francois earned a Bachelor of Engineering from McGill University (Honours Program, graduating with Great Distinction), and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
At McGill, Francois received the J.W.
McConnell Scholarship for outstanding academic performance and John D.
Thompson Prize for Entrepreneurship in Engineering.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/08/2023 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 29/04/2024 |
Francois Lafortune active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Portage Ventures
 Portage Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Portag3 Ventures (Portag3 Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Sagard Private Equity founded in 2015 by Paul Guy Desmarais III and Adam Felesky. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Diagram Ventures GP, Inc.
 Diagram Ventures GP, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Diagram Ventures GP, Inc (Diagram Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Francois Lafortune and Paul Desmaris. The firm is headquartered in Montréal, Québec. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2015 |
Wingo Technologies, Inc.
 Wingo Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Wingo Technologies, Inc. develops app for payment solutions. It help teens access the cashless economy with the world's bank experience and allows parents to instantly transfer money to teens. The company was founded by Sebastien Brault, Mehdi Mehni and Salvatore D’Agostino and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Chairman | - |
Diagram Holding ULC
 Diagram Holding ULC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Diagram Holding ULC operates as a development stage company. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Outremont Alpha Us Feeder Fund LP
 Outremont Alpha Us Feeder Fund LP Investment ManagersFinance Part of Diagram Ventures GP, Inc., Outremont Alpha Us Feeder Fund LP operates as an investment fund. The company is based in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Sagard Holdings, Inc.
 Sagard Holdings, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Power Corp. of Canada, Sagard Holdings, Inc. is a Canadian company that provides asset management services. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. Paul Guy Desmarais has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2018 |
Former positions of Francois Lafortune
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Hydro-Québec
 Hydro-Québec Electric UtilitiesUtilities Hydro-Qu?bec engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power. It supplies residential and businesses. The company was founded on April 14, 1944 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 29/06/2021 |
| Vitres.Net | Founder | 30/12/2006 |
Training of Francois Lafortune
| McGill University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford University | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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Portage Ventures
Portage Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Portag3 Ventures (Portag3 Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Sagard Private Equity founded in 2015 by Paul Guy Desmarais III and Adam Felesky. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
Diagram Ventures GP, Inc.
Diagram Ventures GP, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Diagram Ventures GP, Inc (Diagram Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Francois Lafortune and Paul Desmaris. The firm is headquartered in Montréal, Québec. | Finance |
Hydro-Québec
Hydro-Québec Electric UtilitiesUtilities Hydro-Qu?bec engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power. It supplies residential and businesses. The company was founded on April 14, 1944 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Utilities |
Wingo Technologies, Inc.
Wingo Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Wingo Technologies, Inc. develops app for payment solutions. It help teens access the cashless economy with the world's bank experience and allows parents to instantly transfer money to teens. The company was founded by Sebastien Brault, Mehdi Mehni and Salvatore D’Agostino and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Technology Services |
Diagram Holding ULC
Diagram Holding ULC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Diagram Holding ULC operates as a development stage company. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Finance |
Outremont Alpha Us Feeder Fund LP
Outremont Alpha Us Feeder Fund LP Investment ManagersFinance Part of Diagram Ventures GP, Inc., Outremont Alpha Us Feeder Fund LP operates as an investment fund. The company is based in New York, NY. | Finance |
Sagard Holdings, Inc.
Sagard Holdings, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Power Corp. of Canada, Sagard Holdings, Inc. is a Canadian company that provides asset management services. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. Paul Guy Desmarais has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Finance |
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