Established in 2001, Capital régional et cooperatif Desjardins (CRCD) is a development capital investment fund that actively contributes to the economic growth of Quebec by fostering entrepreneurship and supporting local ownership. The fund primarily invests in startups in the Agriculture and Human Resources industries, with a preference for founders of portfolio startups. While the fund is based in Canada, its most frequent investments are in the United States. CRCD typically invests in companies that are 11-15 years old and has a track record of committing exits more frequently than other organizations.