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BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Equity investment for Canadian growth businesses
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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
$ 3,000,000 - $ 45,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened June 27, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
Growth Equity Partners provides $3M to $45M minority equity investments to Canadian mid-market growth businesses seeking to accelerate growth or support an ownership transition. Eligible transactions include growth capital and ownership transition deals, with BDC able to invest as sole investor, lead investor, or co-investor.
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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
- Maximum amount : 45,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000,000 $
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
- Equity transactions for growth capital.
- Equity transactions for an ownership transition.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian mid-market growth businesses
- Established, profitable companies
- Businesses seeking growth capital or ownership transition
How to apply
- Complete the online Growth Equity Partners form.
- Provide the requested contact information and business information, including fundraising, financial, and project details.
- Submit the form online.
Processing and Agreement
- Response times may be slower due to a high volume.
- Submissions are handled in order of priority.
Additional information
- Non-controlling equity investment.
- Access to board-level and operational guidance.
- Potential access to follow-on capital.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner Program
What is the BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner?
Growth Equity Partners provides $3M to $45M minority equity investments to Canadian mid-market growth businesses seeking to accelerate growth or support an ownership transition. Eligible transactions include growth capital and ownership transition deals, with BDC able to invest as sole investor, lead investor, or co-investor.
How much funding can be received?
BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner Funds up to $45,000,000 of admissible expenses.
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 company
Proven business model with demonstrated products or services
Experienced, financially committed management team with stable positive cash flows
What expenses are eligible under BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner?
Equity transactions for growth capital.
Equity transactions for an ownership transition.
Who can I contact for more information about the BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) or by phone at 1-877-232-2269.
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