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BDC - Business Development Bank of Canada
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJul 16, 2026
BDC - Business Development Bank of Canada

BDC - Business Development Bank of Canada

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Government-owned BDC offers financial, consulting services to Canadian small businesses, focusing on tech and exports.

Location
Montreal, Quebec, CA
Founded
1944
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The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a federal Crown corporation focused on providing financial and consulting services to small businesses across Canada, with a particular emphasis on technology and export sectors. BDC typically engages in various investment stages, including seed, Series A, debt financing, and convertible notes. Their investments range across multiple rounds, supporting companies through different phases of growth.

BDC's portfolio includes notable companies such as Aon3D, Hortau, and Kepler Communications. Key decision-makers include Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO, and Mike Pedersen, Chair. BDC's investment philosophy centers on fostering Canadian entrepreneurship with flexible financing solutions and expert advisory services. Their unique value-add includes tailored financing options and comprehensive advisory services to help businesses navigate challenges and drive growth.

Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments17
Current Portfolio Count15
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Seed4 (30.8%)
Series Unknown4 (30.8%)
Convertible Note2 (15.4%)
Debt Financing2 (15.4%)
Grant1 (7.7%)

Stage Mix

Seed 31%Series Unknown 31%Convertible Note 15%Debt Financing 15%Grant 8%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

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ReCarbon

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ESMART

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KorrAI

Periculum logo

Periculum

ReelData AI logo

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Hortau logo

Hortau

Mosaic Manufacturing logo

Mosaic Manufacturing

Kepler Communications logo

Kepler Communications

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Provender

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Monteris Medical

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FounderFuel

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Cramer

Classification

Also Known As
  • BDC
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 522000Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
  • 522100Depository Credit Intermediation
  • 522110Commercial Banking
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6020Commercial Banks