SAGE-Business mentoring

Name

SAGE-Business mentoring

Legal name

Sage mentorat d'affaires

Website

https://sagementorat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Mentoring Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Coaching, Feedback & Mentoring Skills (EDABAMAM)

Keywords

• Business mentoring services
• Entrepreneur mentorship
• Non-profit business advisory
• Startup coaching
• Small business support

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Monthly subscription-based membership fees for entrepreneurs accessing mentoring services, with preferential rates for members of partner organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sage mentorat d'affaires is a non-profit business mentoring organization that pairs experienced volunteer mentors with entrepreneurs (pre-startup, startup, and established) for one-on-one guidance over an 18-24 month relationship. The service is delivered through monthly meetings and covers decision-making, confidence building, and business growth, with membership-based access and exclusive partner benefits.

Product overview

Sage mentorat d'affaires operates as a single, unified service offering centered on business mentorship for entrepreneurs in the Capitale-Nationale region of Quebec. The organization provides a comprehensive mentorship program connecting entrepreneurs with experienced mentors, supported by specialized programs for immigrant entrepreneurs, exclusive member benefits through partner organizations, and a resource library. Founded in 1985, this non-profit organization offers personalized, multi-service mentoring with membership tiers providing access to exclusive partner offers, networking opportunities, and practical business resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Mentorship Services (Mentorat d'affaires) Core one-on-one business mentorship service connecting experienced volunteer mentors with entrepreneurs (pre-startup, startup, and established) for guidance on decision-making, confidence building, and company growth. Relationships typically last 18-24 months with monthly meetings.
• Immigrant Entrepreneurship Mentorship (Mentorat immigrant) Specialized mentorship program for entrepreneurs from diverse cultural backgrounds, providing support for navigating Quebec's business markets and overcoming unique challenges faced by immigrant entrepreneurs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Net increase in revenue of mentored entrepreneurs following their mentoring journey

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Caisse d'économie solidairecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with Sage, members of the Caisse d'économie solidaire whose general direction is mentored can obtain reimbursement up to $600 for one year of mentoring.
• Femmes en santéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSage and Femmes en santé unite forces to support the development of entrepreneurial skills of members, encouraging them to engage in mentoring as mentored or mentors.
• Anges QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSage and Anges Québec join forces to better support businesses and entrepreneurs in the Québec region with a shared objective of helping companies develop sustainably.
• Fonds d'emprunt QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFonds d'emprunt Québec and Sage unite forces to offer even more complete support to entrepreneurs, with preferential rates for room rental at La station Québec.
• evolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough its commitment to supporting a more diversified and inclusive economy, evol actively contributes to entrepreneur success through concrete and adapted solutions.
• Entrepreneuriat ULavalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports university community entrepreneurs by facilitating access to strategic resources and tailored support. Through partnership with Sage, offers quality business mentoring.
• Jeune Chambre de Commerce de Québec (JCCQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWith over 800 active members in the Québec business community, JCCQ is a friendly network creating opportunities for sustainable personal and professional development.
• Québec internationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IME Europe program is an international entrepreneurial mentoring program. Since its creation, the program has contributed to the growth of nearly 70 companies in the region.
• École d'entrepreneuriat de QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to unite forces in supporting entrepreneur development in the Québec region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Anges Québec: Anges Québec is a network of angel investors supporting Quebec entrepreneurs with capital and coaching. It is a stated Sage partner and overlaps on the entrepreneur advisory/coaching dimension, though its primary offering is investment capital.
• La Vitrine Entrepreneur: La Vitrine Entrepreneur is a Quebec-based platform showcasing entrepreneur support resources across the province. It overlaps with Sage on entrepreneur-services aggregation and visibility, though it is a directory platform rather than a mentoring provider.
• Evol (Quebec): Evol is a Quebec-based organization that supports a more diversified and inclusive economy through entrepreneurship programs. It is a stated Sage partner and addresses an overlapping entrepreneur-support mission with partial overlap in target segments.

Direct peers

• Futurpreneur Canada: Futurpreneur Canada is a national non-profit that supports entrepreneurs aged 18-39 with mentoring, financing, and resources. It shares Sage's Canadian non-profit positioning and entrepreneur-mentoring focus, though it operates nationally and includes financing.
• SCORE: SCORE is a US-based non-profit that provides free business mentoring and education to entrepreneurs through a network of volunteer mentors and partners. It is the closest direct counterpart to Sage in terms of mission, volunteer-driven mentor model, and partnership-led GTM motion.
• École d'entrepreneuriat de Québec: The École d'entrepreneuriat de Québec is a Quebec-based entrepreneurship training organization offering programs for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. It is a stated strategic partner of Sage and operates in the same regional entrepreneur-support space.
• Réseau M: Réseau M is a Quebec-based mentoring non-profit organization connecting entrepreneurs with experienced mentors. It is the most direct Quebec-based comparable to Sage, operating a similar volunteer-driven mentoring model in the same province.

Broad incumbents

• BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada): BDC is a Crown corporation providing financing, advisory services, and growth capital to Canadian entrepreneurs and SMEs. It overlaps with Sage on the entrepreneur advisory/mentoring dimension but at a far larger scale and with financing products.

Regional players

• Quebec International: Quebec International is a regional economic development agency supporting Capitale-Nationale businesses and foreign entrepreneurs. Sage is actually a partner with Quebec International (IME Europe program), making it both a comparable regional economic development actor and a channel partner.

Others

• Jeune Chambre de Commerce de Québec (JCCQ): JCCQ is a Quebec City chamber of commerce with 800+ active members providing networking and professional development. It is a core channel partner for Sage (referring entrepreneurs and offering co-membership benefits), making it a comparable community-driven SME support organization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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