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Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund (ETA)
Equity support for women business acquisitions
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Women leaders ready to acquire and operate an established midsized Canadian business
See full eligibility
Overview
Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund invests $50 million to help women across Canada acquire and operate midsized Canadian businesses. It supports search funds, management buyouts, and self-funded searches to back ownership transitions and business acquisitions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Acquiring and operating an established midsized Canadian business
- Search fund acquisitions
- Management buyouts
- Self-funded searches
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women leaders ready to acquire and operate an established midsized Canadian business
- Women pursuing acquisition through a search fund, management buyout, or self-funded search
- Women across industries and regions, anywhere in Canada
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- Offers access to ecosystem partners, mentorship, and peer groups for women entrepreneurs at every stage of ownership.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund (ETA) Program
What is the Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund (ETA)?
Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund invests $50 million to help women across Canada acquire and operate midsized Canadian businesses. It supports search funds, management buyouts, and self-funded searches to back ownership transitions and business acquisitions.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund (ETA) program?
To be eligible for the Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund (ETA) program, you must:
The applicant must be a woman leader ready to acquire and operate an established midsized Canadian business.
The acquisition must be pursued through a search fund, management buyout, or self-funded search.
What expenses are eligible under Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund (ETA)?
Acquiring and operating an established midsized Canadian business
Search fund acquisitions
Management buyouts
Self-funded searches
Who can I contact for more information about the Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund (ETA)?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
Where is the Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund (ETA) available?
The Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund (ETA) program is available across Canada.
Is the Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund (ETA) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund (ETA) is a Partnering and Collaboration