Business Development Bank of Canada
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a financial institution created by and owned by the Government of Canada since 1944.
BDC is a complementary lender and offer loans and investments that fill out or complete services available from commercial financial institutions. BDC has over 100 offices across Canada. BDC promotes entrepreneurship by providing highly tailored financing, venture capital and consulting services to entrepreneurs.
BDC puts special focus on small to medium size businesses in sectors such as manufacturing, exporting, innovation and knowledge-based industries. BDC pays particular attention to start-ups, innovators, fast growth companies, manufacturers and exporters. BDC also focus on entrepreneurs who are working to commercialize the fruits of R&D to create innovative products and globally successful companies.
BDC offers:
- Financing - Business loans for projects and working capital to protect cash flow.
- Consulting - Advisory services to meet the unique needs of small and medium-sized businesses.
- Securitization - Specialized financing for small and medium-sized independent finance and leasing companies.
- BDC Capital—a subsidiary of BDC—offers a full spectrum of specialized financing, including venture capital, equity as well as growth and business transition capital.
- Venture Capital - Money for innovators looking to transform their business ideas into successful companies.
- Growth & Transition Capital - Money for established or high-growth companies looking to finance a new project or business transition.