BDC Venture Capital

BDC Venture Capital is the venture capital arm of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), dedicated to supporting Canadian entrepreneurs by providing equity investments, expert guidance, and access to a vast network to help build world-class companies. With over three decades of experience, BDC Venture Capital has been instrumental in transforming innovative ideas into successful businesses across the country.

The firm offers a comprehensive suite of funds tailored to different stages of company development, including the Seed Venture Fund, Sustainability Venture Fund, Climate Tech Fund, Thrive Platform for Women, Deep Tech Venture Fund, and Growth Venture Fund. These funds focus on sectors such as technology, healthcare, clean technology, and industrial innovation, investing in areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, internet of things, agriculture technology, climate and sustainability, defense and dual use, cloud computing, health, and extended reality.

BDC Venture Capital's investment approach is characterized by patience and a long-term perspective, providing tailored support based on the specific needs of each sector and stage. The firm is committed to fostering a vibrant ecosystem for start-ups by collaborating with accelerators, incubators, angel investors, and other venture capital partners across Canada, ensuring that entrepreneurs have the resources and support necessary to scale their businesses effectively.