Seed Venture Fund

Overview of the Seed Venture Fund program:

Launched to bolster the venture capital ecosystem across Canada, the BDC Seed Venture Fund focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage software companies. The fund is sector-agnostic, with a particular interest in enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS), fintech, healthtech, artificial intelligence (AI), and proptech startups. By collaborating with incubators, accelerators, angel investors, and other venture capital partners, the fund aims to lead investments in promising startups, ensuring they receive the necessary support to scale and succeed.

Benefits of the Seed Venture Fund program:

• Access to essential seed capital for early-stage startups
• Support from BDC's extensive network and expertise
• Focus on underserved regions, promoting nationwide innovation
• Potential for follow-on investments as companies grow

Eligibility criteria of the Seed Venture Fund program:

• Eligible companies must:
• Be Canadian-based startups
• Operate in sectors such as enterprise SaaS, fintech, healthtech, AI, or proptech
• Be at the pre-seed or seed stage of development
• Demonstrate scalability and potential for significant growth