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DEL — Share Capital
Equity financing for high-growth businesses
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened July 9, 2024
Location
Boucherville, Brossard, Longueuil, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Saint-Lambert, Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Up to $150,000 in equity investment for innovative, high-growth businesses. Supports business growth, acquisitions, and financing rounds in the Longueuil area.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Boucherville, Brossard, Longueuil, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Saint-Lambert
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Business growth projects
- Business takeover or acquisition projects
- Projects designed to support later financing rounds
Documents Needed
- Business plan or business and revenue model
- Financial statements for the past 3 years and current year
- Projected financial forecasts for the next 2 years
- Personal financial statement and credit report of the entrepreneur
- Subscription agreement, shareholder agreement, and business valuation
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted for-profit businesses
- Innovative businesses with high growth potential
- Businesses in the DEL region or planning to establish there
Who is not eligible
- Businesses outside the eligible sectors listed by DEL
- Businesses in default with the government or creditors
- Businesses involved in litigation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Eligible expenses are not specified
Eligible geographic areas
- Longueuil agglomeration
- Boucherville
- Brossard
- Longueuil
- Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
- Saint-Lambert
Selection criteria
- Innovation and value-added offer
- Growth, profitability, and break-even potential
- Job creation or retention impact
- Experienced and complementary management team
- Diversified financing structure with strategic partners
How to apply
- Step 1: Check program information
- Review the financing page and current project call details.
- Confirm that funding is available.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the electronic application form.
- Gather the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the signed application electronically through DEL's project call page.
- Step 4: Wait for confirmation
- Receive an electronic acknowledgement of receipt within 2 business days.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an evaluation committee
- Approval depends on program priorities and available funds
- An electronic acknowledgement of receipt is sent within 2 business days
- A financing agreement must be signed before funds are released
- DEL may withdraw support in whole or in part in case of non-compliance or fraud
Additional information
- DEL services are free of charge.
- The program can be combined with other DEL financing tools.
- An application does not guarantee approval.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the DEL — Share Capital Program
What is the DEL — Share Capital?
Up to $150,000 in equity investment for innovative, high-growth businesses. Supports business growth, acquisitions, and financing rounds in the Longueuil area.
How much funding can be received?
DEL — Share Capital Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the DEL — Share Capital program?
To be eligible for the DEL — Share Capital program, you must:
Legally constituted business
Located in the DEL region or planning to locate there
Innovative B2B growth project
What expenses are eligible under DEL — Share Capital?
Business growth projects
Business takeover or acquisition projects
Projects designed to support later financing rounds
Who can I contact for more information about the DEL — Share Capital?
You can contact Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL) or by phone at 450 645-2335.
Where is the DEL — Share Capital available?
The DEL — Share Capital program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the DEL — Share Capital a grant, loan, or tax credit?
DEL — Share Capital is a Loans and Capital investments