Sustainability Venture Fund

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We believe that investing in companies whose mission is to solve the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges will bring meaningful change and help to build more resilient economies. With this $150M Fund, we seek to invest in early-stage businesses developing technologies that contribute to a net-zero economy and are aligned with four United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The road to net-zero

A $150 million, multi-sector venture capital Fund that will provide equity investments in businesses developing technologies that are in-line with specific Sustainable Development Goals - this fund aims to make a significant contribution towards a cleaner future. The Fund is a key component of BDC’s commitment to sustainability and part of its contribution to help advance Canada’s 2050 net-zero ambition.

Our focus

Companies with capital-light business models
Businesses that are commercially driven and economically durable
Innovative technologies with universal applicability
Seed stage to Series A/B investments in highly scalable Canadian companies
Companies with a compelling sustainability narrative that will enable them to attract capital and talent and become global leaders

Who is this fund for

We believe that innovation is at the heart of creating sustainable economies, so we’ll invest in businesses who have emerging technologies with high-growth potential.

6 areas of investment focus (UN Sustainable Development Goals):

Sustainable cities and communities
Responsible consumption and production
Climate action
Affordable and clean energy
Clean water and sanitation
Life under water

Sustainability-oriented businesses with capital-light business models, including:

SaaS and other software-based business models
Hardware-enabled software
Other capital-light business models

BDC also offers other sustainability or climate related venture capital solutions. Learn more

Investing with purpose

With our Canada-wide network and cross-functional expertise, we’ll help entrepreneurs fulfill their sustainability ambitions and become positive disruptors in the economy.