BDC Growth Venture Fund
Venture capitalMontréal · Growth–Late Stage · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
The fund targets late-stage, venture-backed Canadian companies with revenues of $10 million or more that show strong potential for meaningful global scale. It provides late-stage equity investment, supporting both primary and secondary issuances, and takes a flexible approach as either lead or syndication partner alongside management teams and co-investors. The fund focuses on companies leveraging innovative technologies and business models, including AI and machine learning applications across eCommerce, AgTech, EdTech and HealthTech; blockchain technology for Fintech, Cybersecurity and Insurtech; as well as TravelTech and MarTech. The goal is to give companies the time, structure and resources needed to scale worldwide.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Cleantech ×1Consumer ×1Direct to Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1EdTech ×1
HQs:Canada×3
Investments · 4 tracked
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ApplyBoard operates a platform connecting international students with educational institutions across Canada, the US, UK, Ireland, Australia, and Germany.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEdTechMarketplacesSaaSLondon, CA
Meti Basiri(Founder)inMartin Basiri(Co-Founder and Former Chief Executive Officer)inMassi Basiri(President and Co-Founder)in
PartnerNader Bekhouche· solo GP
Co-investorsArtiman VenturesCandou VenturesCeltic House Asia PartnersDrive CapitalETS Strategic CapitalGarage Capital+10 more
Article is an online furniture and home decor retailer that designs modern pieces and works directly with manufacturers to sell them at lower prices.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
PartnerNader Bekhouche· solo GP
Co-investorsRound13 CapitalWinklevoss Capital
Avidbots makes autonomous floor-cleaning robots and supports customers globally through a network of channel partners.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechHardwareRoboticsKitchener, CA
Faizan Sheikh(Founder)in
PartnerNader Bekhouche· solo GP
Co-investorsGolden VenturesNext47GGV CapitalTrue VenturesEastward Capital PartnersKensington Capital Partners Limited+2 more
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) provides financing, advisory services, and educational resources to Canadian entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses.
Fintech
PartnerNader Bekhouche· solo GP
Co-investorsBDC Climate Tech Fund IIBDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)BDC Industrial Innovation Venture FundBDC Life Sciences Venture FundBDC Seed Venture FundBDC Sustainability Venture Fund+8 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
BDC Capital · betakit.com · Aug 20, 2026
Avidbots · trysignalbase.com · Mar 25, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does BDC Growth Venture Fund invest at?
- BDC Growth Venture Fund invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does BDC Growth Venture Fund focus on?
- BDC Growth Venture Fund focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, E-commerce, EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, InsurTech, Marketing Tech, Sector Agnostic, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is BDC Growth Venture Fund located?
- BDC Growth Venture Fund is headquartered in Montréal, CA.
- Does BDC Growth Venture Fund lead rounds?
- Yes, BDC Growth Venture Fund leads investment rounds.
- Who does BDC Growth Venture Fund co-invest with?
- BDC Growth Venture Fund most often shares deals with Golden Ventures, Drive Capital, Index Ventures, among 34 tracked co-investors.
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