BDC Life Sciences Venture Fund
Government fundMontreal · Pre-Seed–Growth · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
The fund aims to close early-stage financing gaps in Canada's life sciences sector by providing patient capital to seed and Series A companies, helping them move from lab to market. It focuses on two areas where Canada has strong opportunities: therapeutic products and medical technologies. The strategy is framed around economic sovereignty, national security, and retaining scientific talent domestically, reducing reliance on foreign investment while turning Canadian research and IP into globally competitive businesses that improve human health and generate economic impact.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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founders shown can be your intro pathBusiness Development Bank of Canada (BDC) provides financing, advisory services, and educational resources to Canadian entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses.
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Co-investorsBDC Climate Tech Fund IIBDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)BDC Growth Venture FundBDC Industrial Innovation Venture FundBDC Seed Venture FundBDC Sustainability Venture Fund+8 more
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BDC Capital · betakit.com · Aug 20, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does BDC Life Sciences Venture Fund invest at?
- BDC Life Sciences Venture Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does BDC Life Sciences Venture Fund focus on?
- BDC Life Sciences Venture Fund focuses on Biotech, Digital Health, Healthtech, Medical Devices, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is BDC Life Sciences Venture Fund located?
- BDC Life Sciences Venture Fund is headquartered in Montreal, CA.
- Who does BDC Life Sciences Venture Fund co-invest with?
- BDC Life Sciences Venture Fund most often shares deals with BDC Climate Tech Fund II, Clean Energy Ventures, GrandBanks Capital, among 14 tracked co-investors.
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