BDC Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
The Intellectual Property-Backed Financing solution from BDC Capital recognizes the strength and value of your intellectual property (IP) portfolio and helps you develop, scale and expand your business.
Offered by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Amount
Bespoke debt, convertible debenture or equity funding (patient and flexible lending, minority equity co-investments) from a $160M financing envelope
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Who can apply
Our team of experts delivers funding and guidance to strong, well-managed commercialized companies with:
- Stable and growing commercial revenues
- Ownership or license of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, proprietary software, data and copyright
- A plan for global ambition
About the funding
$160M financing envelope to support IP development in Canada
We work with you to find the optimal capital structure and solution to fit the uniqueness of your business.
We structure bespoke debt, convertible debenture or equity funding. Our varied offering is designed to give you the breathing room you need to focus on growth.
- Patient and flexible lending
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- Minority equity co-investments
- Access to more capital earlier
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