BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Buying a business
Canada
Funding for entrepreneurs to buy an established business
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- grant_single|openingDateJune 27, 2022
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Loans and Capital investments
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- Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
- Government of Canada
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Get repayable financial support of up to $35 million to increase your working capital to buy a competitor's or supplier's business. You can also obtain guidance and support from a team of experienced professionals to help you find the optimal financing st
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$5,000,000
Montreal
Acquisition of healthcare provider facilities
$3,000,000
Toronto
Purchase and integration of a key supplier's operations
$2,500,000
Calgary
Merger with a financial cooperative
$3,500,000
Ottawa
Purchase of a tech startup business
$3,000,000
Winnipeg
Acquisition of an agricultural supplier business
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The eligibility criteria for this grant include having an established or high-growth business with a strong management team and quality financial reporting.
- The business should be established or high-growth.
- The business must have a strong management team.
- Demonstrate quality of financial reporting.
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Eligible companies for this grant are typically established or high-growth businesses with a strong management team and quality financial reporting.
- Established or high-growth businesses
- Strong management team
- Quality financial reporting
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There are eligible expenses for this grant. The grant can be used for the following expenses:
- Business acquisition costs
- Repayment terms and cash flow management
- Financing of goodwill component
- Bridge financing between other sources
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- The business is established or high-growth
- Has a strong management team
- Demonstrates quality of financial reporting
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Customized Financing to Buy a Business Grant Summary
Learn more about our Growth & Transition Capital financing solutions tailored to help you acquire a business without diluting ownership. Our team offers flexible financing options with repayment terms ranging from 3 to 8 years, giving you the freedom to structure your loan based on your cash inflows and protect your cash flow.
Exploring Customized Financing to Buy a Business
Are you considering purchasing a business but lack tangible assets for conventional financing? Our Growth & Transition Capital experts provide customized financing solutions, offering funding from $250,000 to $35M. With a focus on security and minimal management involvement, our mezzanine financing and cash flow financing options cater to established or high-growth businesses with strong financial reporting. Discover how our specialized financing can empower your acquisition strategy and support your growth plans.
