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Growth Venture Fund
Late-stage equity support for innovative companies
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Canada
Overview
Growth Venture Fund is a $500 million late-stage equity investment program for Canadian venture-backed companies. It supports innovation-based businesses with strong potential for meaningful scale. Eligible opportunities include primary or secondary issuances in AI, machine learning, blockchain, TravelTech, and MarTech.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- $ 10,000,000 minimum revenue
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Venture-backed Canadian companies.
- Companies seeking venture funding with revenues of $10 million or more.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- It continues and expands the mandate of the previous Funds I and II.
Official sources
Program guide
Growth is our businessApplication form
Growth Venture Fund
Frequently Asked Questions about the Growth Venture Fund Program
What is the Growth Venture Fund?
Growth Venture Fund is a $500 million late-stage equity investment program for Canadian venture-backed companies. It supports innovation-based businesses with strong potential for meaningful scale. Eligible opportunities include primary or secondary issuances in AI, machine learning, blockchain, TravelTech, and MarTech.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Growth Venture Fund program?
To be eligible for the Growth Venture Fund program, you must:
The applicant must be a venture-backed Canadian company.
The business must be late-stage, innovation-based, and seeking venture funding.
Revenues must be $10 million or more.
Who can I contact for more information about the Growth Venture Fund?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
Where is the Growth Venture Fund available?
The Growth Venture Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Growth Venture Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Growth Venture Fund is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Growth Venture Fund?
Growth Venture Fund is funded by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)