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BDC
Thrive Venture Fund for Women
Amount
Equity
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
Not published
Effort
30 min
Can you get this?
✓For Black entrepreneurs in Canada
✓For Indigenous entrepreneurs in Canada
✓For women entrepreneurs in Canada
✓For young entrepreneurs aged 18–39
Your real odds
Acceptance rates are not published, but BDC is Canada's largest business development bank and competition is real.
BDC takes equity, so they are selective about growth potential and team quality, and their national reach means the applicant pool is broad.
What it takes
Visit the Thrive Venture Fund page30 min
Prepare pitch materials and financials1 to 2 weeks
Submit application or contact BDC1 to 2 hrs
Worth knowing
BDC has dedicated resources and advisory services for women entrepreneurs, and engaging with their consulting arm before or during your application can strengthen your relationship with the fund before a decision is made.
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