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A smooth acquisition starts with the right financing

Business Purchase or Transfer Financing

Loan amount tailored to your needs

Higher percentage of financing

Payments matched to your cash flow

Thinking of buying a company, making a merger or acquiring a competitor to expand your business? Get the right financing and support from our experts for a smooth transaction that benefits both your business and the one you’re acquiring.

Take advantage of preferred terms and conditions for loans* over $350,000.


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Financing you can use to

  • Acquire fixed assets

    Purchase land, a building, equipment and shares of an existing business.

  • Buyout a business

    Secure financing for a family succession, a management buyout (MBO) or to refinance vendor financing (vendor take-back).

  • Acquire intangible assets

    Access additional financing to obtain intellectual property, goodwill and client lists.


Financing tailored to your needs

  • Optimal financing structure

    Our specialists work with you to find the right loan and repayment terms to protect your working capital.

  • Extra support when you need it

    BDC has accompanied thousands of Canadian entrepreneurs over the years with a full range of financing and investment solutions.

  • Peace of mind

    Our terms and conditions don’t change without due cause.

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Whitney Dudzic - Freelance Educational Consultant

BDC recognized that my business had strong potential and believed that I could succeed! The bank was responsive, always helpful and found me the right financing solution!

Cathie Saroka - CEO of Goldray Glass

Our partnership with BDC allowed us to be totally transparent about our challenges, so we could build our trust together and get the results we needed. We see them as a true partner that wants to help our company be successful.

Stephen Callaghan - CEO and co-owner of Living Lighting Newmarket

I wanted to be in an ownership position rather than just manage the company. BDC had confidence in us and came through with the financing we needed. It was a seamless and effortless experience!

Specialized financing solutions available

If you have an asset-light company or require solutions that go beyond conventional financing, our Growth & Transition Capital experts can help you structure a financial package with repayment and interest terms adapted to your needs, without diluting ownership.

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Ready to take action?

Apply now

If you are an Indigenous entrepreneur or a newcomer to Canada, discover solutions designed for you.

* Subject to approval. Certain conditions apply.

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