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Government fundMontréal · Growth–Late Stage · 13 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The fund makes late-stage equity investments in venture-backed Canadian companies with revenues of $10 million or more that leverage innovative technologies and business models. It acts flexibly as either a lead or syndication partner, supporting management teams and co-investors on both primary and secondary issuances. Target areas include 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 team and network aim to give high-growth companies the time, structure and resources needed to scale globally, focusing on strong product and market expansion, sustained momentum and long-term alignment.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 15 of 17 portfolio companiesSaaS ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Cleantech ×4Enterprise Software ×4Fintech ×4Consumer ×3Hardware ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2
HQs:Canada×11United States×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×42 founders×33 founders×24+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 16 founders with education data
University of Toronto ×3Conestoga College ×2University of Alberta ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×6Business & Management ×3Life Sciences ×3Computer Science ×2Economics ×2Finance & Accounting ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 15 founders with career history
Creative Destruction Lab ×2RentMoola ×2
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
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-investors500 GlobalArtiman VenturesCandou VenturesCeltic House Asia PartnersDrive CapitalETS Strategic Capital+12 more
Aquatic Informatics offers a donation program called Ripple Effect that provides grants to non-profit organizations conducting work in water-related and environmental areas, with preference for those sharing data publicly.
CleantechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Co-investorsBDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)BDC Venture CapitalRenewal FundsWUTIF CapitalXPV Water Partners
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
Aamir Baig(Founder)in
PartnerNader Bekhouche· solo GP
Co-investorsRhino VenturesRound13 CapitalWinklevoss CapitalBDC Venture Capital
Avidbots makes autonomous floor-cleaning robots and supports customers globally through a network of channel partners.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechHardwarePropTechRoboticsKitchener, CA
Faizan Sheikh(Founder)inPablo Molinain
PartnerNader Bekhouche· solo GP
Co-investorsGolden VenturesNext47True VenturesGGV Capital500 GlobalEastward Capital Partners+10 more
BDC is a Canadian financial institution that provides financing and business advisory services to small and medium-sized enterprises across all sectors.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechCanada, CA
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
BenchSci builds AI infrastructure for preclinical drug discovery, using machine learning that reads scientific literature to extract experimental evidence and map disease biology for biopharma R&D teams.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechToronto, US
David Qixiang Chen, PhD(Founder)inElvis Wianda(Co-founder & Chief Data Officer)inLiran Belenzon(Co-founder & CEO)inTom Leung(Co-founder & Chief Science Officer)inDavid Chen(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsInovia CapitalGeneration Investment ManagementGradient VenturesTCV500 GlobalAfore Capital+8 more
Borrowell offers Canadians free weekly Equifax credit scores and reports, along with credit monitoring, education, and personalized recommendations for financial products from over 75 partner institutions.
ConsumerFintech
Andrew Graham(Founder)in
Co-investorsAltai VenturesClocktower VenturesDMZ VenturesKensington Capital Partners LimitedNAventuresRogue Insight Capital+2 more
Certn provides background screening and identity verification software for HR and talent acquisition teams, offering criminal record checks, credit and civil litigation checks, professional register verifications, and reference checks across multiple countries.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityGovTechHR TechSaaS
Andrew McLeod(Founder & CEO)inOwen Madrick(Founder)in
Co-investorsInovia CapitalAngel Collective Opportunity FundB Capital GroupB4 CapitalCyber Mentor FundMoxxie Ventures+13 more
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Lydia is an AI behavioral coaching agent designed for financial advisors, integrated into the Conquest planning platform to help advisors deliver advice with greater empathy and client outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsCanapi VenturesFidelity International Strategic VenturesPortage Ventures
Cybrid provides embedded compliance infrastructure including identity verification, transaction monitoring, and licensing coverage for payments and fintech platforms operating in North America.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintechCanada and United States, CA
Avinash(Co-founder & CEO)Brent(Co-founder & CTO)Michael Carrara(Co-founder & Engineer)in
Co-investorsGolden VenturesHarvest Venture PartnersLuge CapitalPanache VenturesBDC Venture Capital
Dejero develops connectivity solutions that combine multiple networks to enable reliable transmission for field operations and live reporting.
Enterprise SoftwareHardwareMedia & Entertainment
Bogdan Frusina(Founder)
Co-investorsMultiplier CapitalPlaza VenturesRunway Growth CapitalVertu Capital
DOZR is the largest online marketplace for heavy equipment rentals in North America, connecting contractors with thousands of equipment suppliers.
Construction TechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSaaS
Co-investorsGarage CapitalBDC Venture CapitalBuilders VC
ecobee makes smart home devices including smart thermostats and cameras, along with its eco+ software that delivers energy savings and demand flexibility for the electricity grid.
CleantechConsumerEnergyHardwareIoTToronto, CA
Stuart Lombard(Executive Officer, Director)inJonathan Prosser(Executive Officer)Rajan Goel(Director)Deborah Merril(Director)Chris Carradine(Executive Officer)John Metselaar(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsEnergy Impact PartnersRelay VenturesVenture OntarioAmazon Alexa Fund
Element AI is a Canadian company that develops artificial intelligence software along with related services and tools.
Future of Work
Anne MartelGabriel DufordJean-Francois GagnéNicolas ChapadosYoshua Bengio
Co-investors500 GlobalBoxOne Ventures
GoBolt provides ecommerce fulfillment and last-mile delivery services, handling picking, packing, shipping, delivery, and returns for merchants, with a focus on sustainability and an electric vehicle fleet.
CleantechE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Heindrik Bernabe(Co-founder)inMark Ang(Co-founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsFounderFuelIngka InvestmentsKensington Capital Partners LimitedPlaza VenturesWhitecap Venture PartnersYaletown Partners+6 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
CohereVerafin
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsAquatic Informaticsacq. by Danaher
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesDOZR · betakit.com · Nov 26, 2025
Cybrid · finsmes.com · Oct 22, 2025
Conquest Planning · conquestplanning.com · Jun 24, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has BDC Growth Venture Fund made?
- BDC Growth Venture Fund has 17 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- 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 500 Global, Golden Ventures, Kensington Capital Partners Limited, among 77 tracked co-investors.
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