BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours that have valuable intellectual property (IP) and are looking to grow. By applying, you can access up to $160 million in financing to support your IP development. This funding can help you scale your operations, increase your revenues, and strengthen your long-term business prospects.
Key Benefits:
- Flexible Financing Options: Choose from bespoke debt, convertible debenture, or equity funding tailored to your needs.
- Patient and Flexible Lending: Enjoy terms that give you the breathing room to focus on growth.
- Minority Equity Co-Investments: Access additional capital to fuel your expansion.
Why Apply?
- Increase Business Value: Owning IP can significantly boost your company's valuation.
- Access to Expert Guidance: Benefit from strategic advice from a team of IP experts.
- Easy Qualification: If you have stable and growing commercial revenues and own or license IP, you likely qualify.
Applying for this program can provide the financial support and expert guidance you need to take your business to the next level.
Financing Details
Type of Financing:
- Debt, Convertible Debenture, or Equity Funding: This program offers a flexible approach to financing, tailored to the unique needs of your business.
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- Patient and Flexible Lending: The terms are designed to provide breathing room, allowing you to focus on growth without immediate repayment pressures.
- Minority Equity Co-Investments: This option involves taking a minority stake in your business, aligning our success with yours.
Eligible Expenses:
- Intellectual Property Development: Funds can be used for developing and scaling your IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, proprietary software, data, and copyright.
- Commercial Expansion: Support for activities that drive commercial revenue growth and global expansion.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Non-IP Related Activities: Funds cannot be used for expenses unrelated to intellectual property or commercial expansion.
Fees:
- No Specific Fees Mentioned: There are no additional fees explicitly stated, ensuring a straightforward financing process.
Qualifications
- Must have stable and growing commercial revenues.
- Must own or have a license for patents, trademarks, trade secrets, proprietary software, data, or copyright.
- Must have a plan for global ambition.
Must be a well-managed commercialized company.
Disqualifications:
- Businesses without ownership or licensing of intellectual property (IP).
- Businesses without a plan for global expansion.
Description
This program offers your business a unique opportunity to leverage your intellectual property (IP) for growth. You can access up to $160 million in financing to help develop, scale, and expand your operations. This funding can be structured as debt, convertible debentures, or equity, providing the flexibility you need.
Key benefits include:
- Patient and flexible lending: This allows you to focus on growth without immediate repayment pressure.
- Minority equity co-investments: You can access more capital earlier, supporting your business's ambitious plans.
- Expert guidance: A team of IP experts will work with you to find the best capital structure for your business.
This program is designed to give your business the breathing room it needs to thrive. By recognizing the value of your IP, you can increase your business's worth, boost revenues, and secure long-term prospects.
Program Steps
Gather Required Documentation:
- Business financial statements
- Business plan
- Details of intellectual property (patents, trademarks, trade secrets, proprietary software, data, and copyright)
- Proof of stable and growing commercial revenues
- Plan for global expansion
Complete the Application Form:
- Fill out the application form with accurate and detailed information about your business and its intellectual property assets.
Submit the Application:
- Submit the completed application form along with the required documentation to the appropriate department or online portal.
Consult with Program Advisors:
- Schedule a consultation with program advisors to discuss your application and any additional information they may need.
Review and Finalize Funding Terms:
- Once your application is reviewed, discuss and finalize the funding terms, including the structure of the funding (debt, convertible debenture, or equity).
Receive Funding:
- Upon approval and agreement on terms, receive the funding to support your business growth and intellectual property development.
Implement Growth Plan:
- Use the funds as outlined in your business plan to develop, scale, and expand your business.