BDC Venture Capital

BDC Venture Capital has more than $1 billion under management and almost 30 years' experience in helping Canadian entrepreneurs realize the full potential of their ideas-for themselves and for their backers. BDC Venture Capital is the largest and most active early-stage, high-growth potential technology venture investor in Canada, working with promising entrepreneurs and private sector investors.

Typically BDC Venture Capital invests as part of a syndicate either as lead, co‑lead or follower. Initial direct venture investments usually range from $250,000 to $3,000,000 and are part of a financing round that may range from $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Often, BDC Venture Capital will seek representation on the Board of Directors of investee companies, and sound governance practices are encouraged through the creation of a strong and well-balanced Board of Directors. BDC Venture Capital never owns more than 49% of a company's shares.

BDC Venture Capital focuses on Canadian tech companies that are commercialising new ideas through three highly-focused funds in the IT, energy/cleantech and healthcare sectors.