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Growth Venture Co-investment Fund

Growth Venture Co-investment Fund

Our $300 million Growth Venture Co-Investment Fund 2 targets late-stage innovation-based businesses that are at an inflection point and show strong potential for meaningful scale. Our team and network give entrepreneurs the structure and strategies to build markets worldwide.

A strong partner

We take a flexible approach as co-lead or co-investor, partnering with company management teams and other investors. We strive to give companies the time and resources to scale globally.

Our focus

  • Late-stage equity investment for Canadian companies
  • Targeting companies seeking venture funding with revenues of $10 million or more
  • Supporting primary or secondary issuances

Who is this fund for

We look for companies that leverage innovative technologies and business models in areas including:

  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications for eCommerce, AgTech, EdTech, HealthTech
  • Blockchain technology for Fintech, Cybersecurity, Insurtech
  • Internet of Things (IoT), mobility, Industry 4.0

Driven by common values

We’re team players who bring a collaborative and agile approach to generate value and developing companies’ potential.

Scale

Supporting strong product and market expansion

Momentum

Propelling high-growth companies

Alignment

Helping companies realize their full potential

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Our team

Dominique Bélanger - Managing partner, co-investments at BDC
Dominique Bélanger

Managing Partner

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Mathieu Duffar
Mathieu Duffar

Partner

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Jack Fraser - Partner, co-investments at BDC
Jack Fraser

Partner

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Jemi Schwingenschloegl
Jemi Schwingenschloegl

Principal

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Olivier Côté - Associate, co-investments at BDC
Olivier Côté

Associate Principal

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BDC employee Virginie Séguin Dalpé
Virginie Séguin-Dalpé

Associate Principal

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Gaia Braglia, bdc employee
Gaia Braglia

Associate

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Yuri Gui - BDC employee
Yuri Gui

Associate

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Hassan Ali Khan - Associate Venture Capital Investments at BDC
Hassan Ali Khan

Associate

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BDC employee Marc Aouad
Marc Aouad

Senior Analyst

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Alexander Bozzo - Analyst, Growth Venture Co-investment Fund at BDC
Alexander Bozzo

Analyst

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Portfolio

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