At a Glance
BDC Capital is the investment arm of the Business Development Bank of Canada, serving as the country's development bank dedicated to Canadian entrepreneurs. As part of BDC, the firm leverages the broader organization's mandate to support Canadian innovation and economic growth. The firm focuses on technology companies across various stages from seed to growth, with particular emphasis on enterprise software, artificial intelligence, digital health, climate technology, and SaaS solutions. BDC Capital takes a patient capital approach, often willing to hold investments longer than traditional VCs to support Canadian companies in competing globally. The firm has been instrumental in developing Canada's venture ecosystem, often co-investing with other Canadian and international VCs. Their portfolio spans from early-stage startups to high-growth companies preparing for public markets, with notable investments including fintech and e-commerce platforms that have achieved significant scale.
“Invests in Canadian technology companies across stages, providing patient capital and deep ecosystem support.”
BDC Capital primarily invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
BDC Capital is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
BDC Capital focuses on investments in Enterprise, AI, Digital Health, Climate, SaaS. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
BDC Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $500K to $30M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
BDC Capital manages approximately $4B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.