BDC Sustainability Venture Fund
Corporate VCMontréal · Seed–Series B
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Investment thesis
The fund invests in early-stage Canadian businesses developing technologies that contribute to a net-zero economy and align with several UN Sustainable Development Goals. It targets companies with capital-light business models, including SaaS, software-based and hardware-enabled software businesses, that are commercially driven and economically durable. Focus areas span sustainable cities, responsible consumption, climate action, clean energy, clean water and sanitation, and life below water. The fund seeks highly scalable companies with universal-applicability technologies and a compelling sustainability narrative that can attract capital and talent to become global leaders.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Climate Tech ×2Deep Tech ×2AgTech ×1Cleantech ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Energy ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:Canada×3
Investments · 4 tracked
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Arolytics appears to work on emissions detection and monitoring, with a focus case study on methane emissions at oil and gas facilities.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergySaaS
Co-investorsAccelerate FundCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Startup TNTBDC Capital CorporationMetiquity VenturesYaletown Partners
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
Co-investorsBDC Climate Tech Fund IIBDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)BDC Growth Venture FundBDC Industrial Innovation Venture FundBDC Life Sciences Venture FundBDC Seed Venture Fund+8 more
Blumind is a Canadian deep-tech startup developing all-analog AI neural network architectures for energy-efficient edge AI computing.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Niraj Mathur(Founder)in
Co-investorsACME CapitalCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)FusionTwo Small Fish VenturesBDC Capital CorporationCycle Capital+1 more
LiORA develops soil monitoring and remediation technology to help clients restore and repair contaminated soils using science-based instrumentation and data systems.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechGovTechImpact & Social GoodIoTSaskatoon, CA
Steven Siciliano(CEO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsCo.LabsBDC Capital CorporationGolden Opportunities Fund
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
BDC Capital · betakit.com · Aug 20, 2026
LiORA · boereport.com · Aug 6, 2025
Blumind · founderstoday.news · Apr 12, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does BDC Sustainability Venture Fund invest at?
- BDC Sustainability Venture Fund invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does BDC Sustainability Venture Fund focus on?
- BDC Sustainability Venture Fund focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Hardware, Impact & Social Good, SaaS.
- Where is BDC Sustainability Venture Fund located?
- BDC Sustainability Venture Fund is headquartered in Montréal, CA.
- Who does BDC Sustainability Venture Fund co-invest with?
- BDC Sustainability Venture Fund most often shares deals with Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), Startup TNT, ACME Capital, among 20 tracked co-investors.
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