GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Equity investment; specific amounts not disclosed, varies by deal.
Rolling — no fixed deadline, apply any time.
FUNDING TYPE
Venture Capital
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No acceptance rate is published, but BDC Capital is one of Canada's most active institutional investors and reviews applications on a rolling basis.
Competition is real — BDC Capital is selective and focuses on companies with genuine innovation and growth potential. Rolling intake means no single deadline pressure, but deals are evaluated case by case.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review BDC Capital's venture investment focus and confirm your company fits — 1–2 hours
Submit an inquiry or application through bdc.ca/en/bdc-capital — Half a day to prepare materials
Engage with BDC Capital's investment team through their diligence process — Weeks to months depending on deal complexity
WORTH KNOWING
BDC Capital explicitly tailors terms and conditions to meet the unique needs of individual entrepreneurs, so it's worth engaging directly rather than assuming standard VC terms will apply.
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