BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Canada
Equity investments for Canadian entrepreneurs
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateJune 27, 2022
grant_single|financingType
Loans and Capital investments
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_single|grantors
- Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
- Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
Get financing and advice from growth equity partners to help grow your business in Canada and internationally. This support will be provided through partnerships, funding and access to potential growth capital.
grant_single_labels|projects
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$70,000
Halifax
Upgrade technology infrastructure to enhance cybersecurity for a Halifax-based cooperative
$50,000
Vancouver
Expand marketing efforts to increase sales of eco-friendly products
$80,000
Ottawa
Acquire equipment to start a local organic farming business
$100,000
Toronto
Develop a new software platform to improve logistics and supply chain management
$90,000
Calgary
Launch a new marketing campaign to enter international markets from Calgary
$120,000
Montreal
Purchase new manufacturing equipment to increase production capacity
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- demonstrated markets, as well as proven technology and business model
- experienced, knowledgeable, and financially committed management teams
- solid financial results and pro-forma expectations as evidenced by positive EBITDA
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
There are specific types of companies that are eligible for the Growth Equity Partners program:
- Established companies with demonstrated markets, proven technology and business models
- Companies with experienced, knowledgeable, and financially committed management teams
- Businesses with solid financial results and positive EBITDA
grant_eligibility_criteria|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
grant_single_labels|criteria
As an example of evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:
- Demonstrated markets, proven technology, and business model
- Experienced, knowledgeable, and committed management teams
- Solid financial results and pro-forma expectations with positive EBITDA
grant_single_labels|register
Step 1:
- Fill out the online application form on the BDC website.
- Provide detailed information about your company, including financials, management team, and growth plans.
- Submit the required documents, such as business plans, financial statements, and projections.
- Be prepared for due diligence by the Growth Equity Partners team.
- Engage in discussions with the BDC team to assess compatibility and alignment of goals.
- Review and negotiate the terms of the minority equity investment.
Apply to this program
