Small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of Canada's economy, yet they often struggle to access the capital and expertise they need to thrive. BDC exists to change that—as Canada's only financial institution exclusively dedicated to entrepreneurs. For over 80 years, BDC has provided the financing, consulting services, and venture capital that Canadian businesses need to start, grow, and succeed in competitive markets.
With more than 110 business centres across the country, BDC delivers tailored support to entrepreneurs in every industry and region of Canada. As a Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada, BDC combines a mandate for economic development with the agility and innovation of a modern financial institution. Through BDC Capital, the organization offers equity, venture capital, and growth capital to help innovative companies scale. BDC's commitment goes beyond transactions—it's about building a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Canadian economy by empowering the entrepreneurs who drive it.