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BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Equity investment for Canadian growth businesses
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : 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
Timeline
- Open Date : June 27, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- 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
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.
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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)