BDC hopes to reverse trend of declining Canadian entrepreneurship through Community Banking initiative
BDC will back local lending partners with co-lending, indirect lending, loan guarantees, and advisory services.
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BDC appoints Geneviève Bouthillier as head of BDC Capital amid “uncertain market conditions”
Bouthillier replaces Jérôme Nycz as VC lead following his sudden departure after 22 years at BDC.
BDC writes down venture capital portfolio by $220 million in annual report
Crown corporation attributes value shortfall to “uncertain market conditions” despite posting higher than expected net…
BDC among those to experience interruptions as part of CrowdStrike outage
Plurilock CEO: Businesses are necessarily quick with cybersecurity patches, but rapid updates also come with risks.
BDC earmarks $250 million CAD to support underserved entrepreneurs
Commitment includes two $100-million CAD platforms to support Indigenous, Black-led businesses.
Jérôme Nycz out as BDC Capital head
In stunning turn, executive vice president announces retirement after 22 years at BDC.
Paula Cruickshank to lead BDC Capital’s fund investments as senior VP
Cruickshank fills role previously held by Alison Nankivell, now MaRS’ CEO.
Maxa secures Series A funding led by Framework and BDC Capital
Maxa said the new funding will fuel product development, go-to-market, and customer self-serve capabilities.
Fading 2023 VC performance underscores Canadian tech’s “vulnerability,” BDC reports
Down rounds rose from seven percent in 2022 to 31 percent last year.
Save da Sea closes seed financing, becomes the first investment of BDC’s Thrive Lab
Startup is serving up plant-based alternatives to seafood.
Ex-BDC partner aims to back early-stage “AI frontier” startups with Defined Capital
Fund has closed over a third of $15-million USD target from LPs like Inovia, Band, and BC tech entrepreneurs.
MaRS names BDC SVP Alison Nankivell as new CEO
Nankivell to assume the CEO position in March 2024.
As ailing WeWork reduces Canadian footprint, BDC opens new collaborative work location in Vancouver
Vancouver marks BDC Square’s third location, following Toronto and Montréal.
SMEs that reduce their carbon footprint perform better than those who don’t: BDC report
SMEs recoup investments in 16 months, but 32 percent of those surveyed don’t plan on taking action.
BDC’s Thrive Lab announces 25 co-investment partners
$35 million envelope will target women-led businesses aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.