Feds announce $173 million for Women Entrepreneurship Strategy
Funding will help bolster the strategy’s loan fund, ecosystem fund, and knowledge hub.
Canada is investing another…
Q&A: Isabelle Hudon on the next five years for Canada’s largest VC
BDC’s CEO talks AI, direct investing, and staff turnover after her mandate was renewed until 2030.
The…
Edmonton Unlimited showcase broadens investment horizons for deep tech founders
Event will inform future deep tech-focused programming at the innovation hub.
Edmonton Unlimited welcomed hundreds of people,…
BDC warns that Canadian startups rely too much on foreign capital to grow
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) says not enough startups in the country are growing into large…
Canada’s early-stage investment gap “now a sovereignty issue,” BDC says
BDC report says more than 80 percent of late-stage deals come via foreign capital.
A new report…
The defence-tech gold rush is testing the limits of venture capital
TORONTO — A gold rush mentality is forming around defence tech in Canada as the federal government’s promise…
BDC launches $500M loan program to help small businesses adopt AI
The Business Development Bank of Canada has launched a $500-million loan program to help small-business owners adopt artificial…
The feds asked investors for candid feedback on BDC. It was never actioned
BetaKit-obtained 2023 report outlines private-sector grievances with Canada’s largest VC.
In late 2022, the federal government asked…
New Life Sciences Fund and leadership churn reveal continued reset at BDC
Growth Venture Fund leader is out nine months after BDC allocates $1 billion and expands mandate.
The…
BDC pledges $50 million to help women entrepreneurs buy businesses from aging owners
Thrive ETA Fund combines capital, training, and mentorship for women buying firms from retiring business leaders.
As…
BDC commits another $200 million to startups building tech for legacy industries
Second Industrial Innovation Venture Fund to have increased focus on critical minerals.
The Business Development Bank of…