BDC Growth Equity Partners
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.
Offered by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Amount
Equity investments from $3M to $45M, acquiring ownership stakes up to 49%, for growth capital or an ownership transition
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Who can apply
We are looking for established, profitable companies with:
- a proven business model with demonstrated products or services;
- an experienced and financially committed management team; and
- a history of stable positive cash flows.
About the funding
We are currently investing from Growth Equity Partners Fund III, a $300 million capital pool launched in 2024.
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.
Similar programs
| Program | Type | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDC Growth & Transition Capital: Transfer a business | Loan, Investment | Financing from $250,000 to $35M, repayable over a period of 2 to 8 years, with capital payments postponable for the first 12 months | Open |
| EDC Investment Matching Program | Investment | Direct equity investment of $5 million to $25+ million, with potential follow-on funding | Open |
| EDC Investments | Investment | Direct equity investment of $5 million to $25+ million, with potential follow-on funding | Open |
| BDC Growth & Transition Capital: Working Capital | Loan, Investment | Financing from $250,000 to $35M, repayable over 2 to 8 years | Open |
