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BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Equity investment for Canadian growth businesses
Latest source updateLast Update: July 7, 2026Latest change: The Growth Equity Partners page now appears to have lost key investment, target-profile, and sector guidance, including the $3M to $45M equity investment range.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 7, 2026
Latest change: The Growth Equity Partners page now appears to have lost key investment, target-profile, and sector guidance, including the $3M to $45M equity investment range.
Growth Equity Partners content revised
The Growth Equity Partners page now appears to present less of the original investment summary, and the equity investment range of $3M to $45M is no longer visible in the changed content. The stated profile for established, profitable Canadian companies and the supporting positioning toward Growth Venture Fund and Growth & Transition Capital were also removed from the visible page content. The page still shows the team, portfolio, and report links, but the main scope and selection guidance are materially reduced. The new visible content also reorganizes the surrounding site navigation, including the FR link and featured links, but no deadline or intake timeline change is visible.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened June 27, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
Equity investment support is available to help established Canadian growth businesses accelerate expansion and ownership transition. Funding ranges from $3M to $45M and can support growth capital or acquisitions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Growth capital investments for established Canadian businesses.
- Ownership transition support through equity investment.
- Secondary share purchases and follow-on growth capital.
Documents Needed
- Contact form submission details.
- Business information and contact information.
- Financial and fundraising information.
- Project description and innovation summary.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian mid-market growth businesses
- Established, profitable companies
- Businesses seeking growth capital or ownership transition
Eligible expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant. The grant covers expenses related to:
- Technology and innovation investments
- Marketing and sales expansion
- Acquisition of equipment
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated market presence and proven business model.
- Experienced and financially committed management team.
- Positive EBITDA and stable financial results.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the online contact form.
- Provide contact details, company information, and business data.
- Describe your project and innovation.
- Step 2: Submit your request.
- Use the form's Submit button to send the application.
- Step 3: Await a response from BDC.
- BDC reviews submissions and contacts applicants in order of priority.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in order of priority.
- Response times may be slower due to high volume.
- BDC contacts selected applicants for the next steps.
Additional information
- Non-controlling equity investment.
- Access to board-level and operational guidance.
- Potential access to follow-on capital.
Frequently Asked Questions about the BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner Program
What is the BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner?
Equity investment support is available to help established Canadian growth businesses accelerate expansion and ownership transition. Funding ranges from $3M to $45M and can support growth capital or acquisitions.
Who is eligible for the BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner program?
To be eligible for the BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner program, you must:
Established, profitable business
Proven business model
Experienced management team
What expenses are eligible under BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner?
Growth capital investments for established Canadian businesses.
Ownership transition support through equity investment.
Secondary share purchases and follow-on growth capital.
Who can I contact for more information about the BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
Where is the BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner available?
The BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner program is available across Canada.
Is the BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner?
BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner is funded by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)