BDC Thrive Lab for Women
Impact investorMontréal · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
The Thrive Lab for Women commits $100 million in equity and equity-like investments to women-led, impact-driven businesses whose objectives align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including food security, responsible agriculture, health and well-being, education, reduced inequalities, and responsible consumption. Operating as a collaborative lab, it works with 25 co-investment partners who source, pre-qualify, and recommend companies. The initial focus is on early-stage businesses that pursue social impact while generating financial returns. Companies must be actively raising capital and be vetted by a BDC-approved co-investment partner or funded through an investment contest, with support offered through capital, resources, and mentorship.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDevelops proprietary pet food formulations using sustainable novel ingredients such as insects, fungi, and algae to replace animal proteins, aiming for hypoallergenic, nutrient-dense, and environmentally sustainable products.
Pricing analytics platform using proprietary ML and NLP to provide real-time and historical price analytics and competitive price intelligence to underserved food supply chain stakeholders such as independent retailers and CPG manufacturers.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does BDC Thrive Lab for Women invest at?
- BDC Thrive Lab for Women invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does BDC Thrive Lab for Women focus on?
- BDC Thrive Lab for Women focuses on AgTech, EdTech, FemTech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is BDC Thrive Lab for Women located?
- BDC Thrive Lab for Women is headquartered in Montréal, CA.
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