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Growth Venture Co-investment Fund

Growth Venture Co-investment Fund

Our $300 million Growth Venture Co-Investment Fund 2 targets late-stage innovation-based businesses that are at an inflection point and show strong potential for meaningful scale. Our team and network give entrepreneurs the structure and strategies to build markets worldwide.

A strong partner

We take a flexible approach as co-lead or co-investor, partnering with company management teams and other investors. We strive to give companies the time and resources to scale globally.

Our focus

  • Late-stage equity investment for Canadian companies
  • Targeting companies seeking venture funding with revenues of $10 million or more
  • Supporting primary or secondary issuances

Who this fund is for

We look for companies that leverage innovative technologies and business models in areas including:

  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications for eCommerce, AgTech, EdTech, HealthTech
  • Blockchain technology for Fintech, Cybersecurity, Insurtech
  • Internet of Things (IoT), mobility, Industry 4.0

Driven by common values

We’re team players who bring a collaborative and agile approach to generate value and developing companies’ potential.

Scale

Supporting strong product and market expansion

Momentum

Propelling high-growth companies

Alignment

Helping companies realize their full potential

Our team

Dominique Bélanger
Dominique Bélanger

Managing Partner

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Phil Anzarut
Phil Anzarut

Partner

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Jack Fraser
Jack Fraser

Partner

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Ian Wyatt
Ian Wyatt

Partner

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Jemi Schwingenschloegl

Principal

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Rahel Haile
Rahel Haile

Associate Principal

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Olivier Côté
Olivier Côté

Associate

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Yuri Gui - Employé BDC
Yuri Guri

Associate

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Hassan Ali Khan

Associate

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Alexander Bozzo

Analyst

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Portfolio

Exits

Latest news

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June 08, 2021

BDC Capital Announces $300 Million Growth Venture Co-Investment Fund

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January 27, 2021

Clearpath Robotics announces $US 5 Million in Convertible Note Financing with BDC

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March 10, 2020

Hopper Named #1 Most Innovative Company In Travel

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October 30, 2018

Innovative Canadian businesses benefit from accelerated investments from BDC Capital

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May 07, 2018

Urban innovation firm Miovision Technologies raises $15-million to expand smart intersection products

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