BDC Growth Equity Partners

Amount:

$45,000,000

Type:

Investment

Description:

We invest equity capital in Canadian mid-market growth businesses as a minority investor. In partnership with management teams and stakeholders, we work to accelerate growth and to create the next generation of national and global champions.

Since inception in 2017, we have partnered with dozens of growth-oriented Canadian enterprises and today manage several capital pools totaling approximately $900 million. We are currently investing from Growth Equity Partners Fund III, a $300 million capital pool launched in 2024.

Comments on Funding:

Equity investments from $3M to $45M
We have a flexible investment platform that allows us to be the sole investor, lead investor, or co-investor in an equity transaction—allowing us to acquire ownership stakes up to 49%—for growth capital or an ownership transition.

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must be established, profitable companies with:
1. a proven business model with demonstrated products or services;
2. an experienced and financially committed management team; and
3. a history of stable positive cash flows.

Application Steps:

Applicants must answer the contact form

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified

Other Things to Note:

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Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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