GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Equity investment; specific amounts not disclosed.
Rolling submissions — no fixed deadline.
FUNDING TYPE
Venture Capital
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Specific acceptance rates are not published, but this is institutional venture capital from Canada's largest business development bank — competition is real.
BDC is a major national funder with broad reach. As a VC fund, they take equity, which means they are selective about growth potential and team quality.
WHAT IT TAKES
Visit bdc.ca and navigate to the Thrive Venture Fund for Women investment page — 30 minutes
Prepare pitch materials: business plan, financials, and growth story — 1-2 weeks
Submit application or contact BDC directly to begin the investment conversation — 1-2 hours
WORTH KNOWING
BDC has dedicated resources and advisory services specifically for women entrepreneurs — engaging with their consulting arm before or during the application process may strengthen your relationship with the fund.
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