BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours, offering a unique opportunity to accelerate your growth while maintaining control. With minority equity investments ranging from $3M to $35M, you can secure the capital needed to expand without giving up control of your company. This flexibility allows you to choose whether we participate, lead, or be your sole partner in the equity transaction.
What You Get:
- Non-controlling interest ensuring you maintain control of your business.
- Long-term partnership with expert guidance at the Board of Directors or operational levels.
- Liquidity and capital to support your growth.
- Access to future rounds of growth capital for continued expansion.
Qualifying for this program is straightforward, and being approved can provide the financial boost and expert support needed to scale your business to new heights. This is more than just financing; it's a partnership aimed at helping you become a leader in your industry.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Minority Equity Investment
Investment Range: $3 million to $35 million
Eligible Expenses:
- Growth and expansion initiatives
- Operational improvements
- Market development
- Technology upgrades
Use of Funds:
- Funds can be used to scale your business, enhance operational efficiency, and expand into new markets.
- The funds cannot be used for personal expenses or non-business-related activities.
Fees:
- No application fees.
- No ongoing management fees.
- Any additional fees will be discussed during the investment agreement process.
Qualifications
- Must be an established company with demonstrated markets.
- Must have proven technology and business model.
- Must have an experienced, knowledgeable, and financially committed management team.
- Must have solid financial results and pro-forma expectations as evidenced by positive EBITDA.
- Must be a mid-market growth business looking to become a leader in its industry.
- Must be seeking minority equity investments ranging from $3 million to $35 million.
Business must be located in Canada.
Disqualifications:
- Businesses without demonstrated markets.
- Businesses without proven technology and business model.
- Businesses without experienced, knowledgeable, and financially committed management teams.
- Businesses without solid financial results and positive EBITDA.
- Businesses not seeking minority equity investments within the specified range.
- Businesses not located in Canada.
Description
This program offers your business a chance to grow with minority equity investments ranging from $3 million to $35 million. This means you can get the capital you need while still keeping control of your company.
Key benefits include:
- Maintaining Control: You keep control of your business since the investment is non-controlling.
- Expert Guidance: Gain access to expert advice at the Board of Directors or operational levels.
- Flexible Capital: Get the liquidity and capital you need to expand your business.
- Future Funding: Access potential future rounds of growth capital to continue scaling your business.
This program is designed to help your business become a leader in your industry. It provides the financial support and expert guidance needed to accelerate your growth strategy and achieve long-term success.
Program Steps
Gather Required Documentation:
- Business Plan
- Financial Statements (last two years)
- Tax Returns (last two years)
- Proof of Business Registration
- Identification Documents (e.g., driver's license, passport)
- Any additional documents specific to your industry
Complete the Application Form:
- Fill out the application form provided by the program.
- Ensure all sections are completed accurately.
Prepare a Detailed Proposal:
- Outline how the funds will be used.
- Include projections and expected outcomes.
- Highlight the benefits to your business.
Submit the Application:
- Submit the completed application form and all required documentation.
- Ensure submission is done through the specified channel (online portal, mail, etc.).
Follow Up:
- Confirm receipt of your application.
- Be available for any follow-up questions or additional information requests.
Review and Approval:
- Wait for the review process to be completed.
- Respond promptly to any requests for additional information.
Receive Funds:
- Upon approval, review the terms and conditions.
- Sign any necessary agreements.
- Receive the funds and begin utilizing them as outlined in your proposal.