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Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
Not published
Effort
1–2 days
Can you get this?
✓For Canadian technology companies
✓Equity investment, not loans
✓Multiple thematic funds available
✓Includes underserved sectors and communities
Your real odds
BDC Capital is Canada's most active VC investor with a large portfolio, though competition across its specialized funds remains significant.
Three decades of investing and multiple active funds running simultaneously means more entry points than a single fund offers, but each fund carries its own focus and standards, and no public acceptance rate data exists.
What it takes
Identify the right BDC Capital fund for your sector (e.g., Climate Tech, Life Sciences, Thrive for Women, Black Entrepreneurs Fund, Deep Tech, Defence)1–2 days
Reach out directly through the BDC Capital website or via a warm introduction through their network1 week
Engage in due diligence and investor meetingsWeeks to months
Worth knowing
BDC Capital has purpose-built vehicles for Black entrepreneurs and women founders, and if you fit either profile, those dedicated funds likely face less competition than the general VC stream.
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