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We understand the challenges of growing an innovative business

BDC is actively supporting more than 4,000 Canadian tech entrepreneurs, with more than $4B in loans and investments. We know it takes smart money and a wide range of solutions to help you scale up and stay in control of your business. That’s why we give you access to capital investment, flexible financing, practical advice and a network of committed partners to fuel your growth.

Solutions adapted to your industry

Funding tailored to your needs

  • Scale your business without diluting your ownership
  • Get debt and equity financing all under one roof
  • Growth financing with repayment adapted to your cash flow forecast

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Advisory services to run a better business

  • Develop a sales and marketing strategy to scale your revenues
  • Create a roadmap for international expansion and growth
  • Strengthen your financial management acumen

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We can help you meet your goals

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Financing for tech businesses toolkit

Tailored tools to grow your business.

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Benefit from flexible terms and expert advice

Higher percentage of financing

Longer repayment periods

Payments matched to your cash flow

Seasoned advisors who know your industry

Articles and tools

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Is it time to bring an investor into your business?

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This way to SaaS: How to increase the value of a tech company

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Financing your bootstrapped tech company

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Cash flow projection tool for tech companies

Specialized financing and investment solutions

BDC Capital is a strategic partner to the country`s most innovative firms.

  • Our Venture Capital team is the most active tech venture investor in Canada. We manage more than $1B across direct funds including Women in Technology; Industrial Innovation; and Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology.
  • Our Growth & Transition Capital team manages one of the most significant tech portfolios in Canada, providing a range of flexible, non-dilutive mezzanine and quasi-equity solutions for tech companies at various stages of their development.
  • Our Growth Equity team provides minority equity investments to mid-market growth businesses looking to become leaders in their industry.
Incepta Solutions

We want to be globally recognized! With BDC’s strategic planning expertise, we developed an operating business model that will guide us as we take our company to the next level.

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BDC helped us fuel our growth. And with a much-needed loan to relieve strain on our cashflow during the pandemic, we were able to maintain our momentum and develop more business!

BDC can finance the cost of advisory services.

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