Business Development Bank of Canada

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a semi-public financial institution dedicated to supporting Canadian entrepreneurs through comprehensive financing solutions and advisory services. It operates with a mandate to fill market gaps by providing access to capital for business owners who might face challenges securing traditional financing, with a particular focus on women, Indigenous peoples, and other underrepresented groups. The institution has developed specialized acquisition funds designed to help these entrepreneurs purchase existing businesses, addressing succession planning challenges while promoting diversity in business ownership. BDC serves clients across Canada with a...