Deep Tech Venture Fund

Overview of the Deep Tech Venture Fund program:

The BDC Capital Deep Tech Venture Fund is a venture capital fund managed by BDC Capital, aimed at supporting early-stage Canadian companies that are developing groundbreaking technologies with the potential to create new industries or transform existing ones. The fund focuses on deep tech sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, advanced materials, photonics, and other disruptive technologies. By providing capital and strategic support, the Deep Tech Venture Fund helps these companies accelerate their growth and scale their innovations on a global stage.

Benefits of the Deep Tech Venture Fund program:

• Access to Capital: The fund provides substantial financial investment to early-stage deep tech companies, enabling them to develop their technologies, scale their operations, and enter new markets. This capital is crucial for deep tech companies, which often require significant resources to bring their innovations to market.
• Strategic Guidance and Mentorship: In addition to financial support, companies benefit from the strategic guidance and mentorship offered by BDC Capitals experienced investment team. This includes advice on business strategy, product development, market entry, and more, helping companies navigate the challenges of scaling deep tech innovations.
• Long-Term Partnership: BDC Capital is committed to building long-term partnerships with its portfolio companies. The fund offers continued support as companies grow, including follow-on investments and access to additional resources within BDCs extensive network.
• Industry Connections and Networking: Companies gain access to BDC Capitals network of industry leaders, potential customers, and other investors. These connections can facilitate partnerships, collaborations, and additional funding opportunities, further accelerating the growth of the company.
• Focus on Disruptive Innovation: The fund specifically targets deep tech companies that are developing disruptive technologies with the potential to create significant market impact. This focus on high-impact innovation aligns with the needs of companies working on cutting-edge technologies.

Eligibility criteria of the Deep Tech Venture Fund program:

• Canadian Company: The company must be based in Canada and have a significant portion of its operations or development activities within the country.
• Deep Tech Focus: The company should be working in deep tech sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, photonics, advanced materials, or other related fields. The technology being developed should have the potential to disrupt existing industries or create new markets.
• Early-Stage Company: The fund primarily invests in early-stage companies, including those in the seed, Series A, and Series B stages. Companies should have demonstrated initial technological validation and be poised for growth.
• Scalability and Market Potential: The company should have a scalable business model with significant market potential. This includes a clear path to commercialization and the ability to achieve a dominant position in the market.
• Strong Leadership Team: The company should have a strong, visionary leadership team with deep technical expertise and the ability to execute on their growth strategy.