Fund Investments
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As a fund investor and Canada’s most active limited partner, we support fund managers who invest in technology-focused Canadian companies. Our goal: strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem for long-term growth and impact.
Our impact
We go beyond financial support. Our institutional guidance to managers on fund formation practices, governance, and reporting help establish best-in-class general partnerships with long-term franchise potential.
Our focus
- Support emerging and established fund managers
- For funds with dedicated Canadian strategy and presence
- Develop at-scale venture and growth capital franchises
Who is this portfolio for
We’re looking for fund managers who:
- Invest in technology clusters that reflect Canada’s core competitive strengths
- Target underserved but high-potential areas of the innovation economy
- Strive to contribute to a diverse and inclusive venture and growth capital asset class in Canada
Minimum criteria for eligibility for Thrive Platform indirect investment* includes:
- Women led or co-led general partner
- Commitment to investing a percentage of the portfolio in women led or co-led companies
- Continued demonstration and commitment to furthering diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within their portfolio and broader ecosystem
* All investments are subject to comprehensive due diligence and underwriting criteria
Partnership approach
Our leadership in fund formation and collaboration with global, standard-setting organizations is building a vibrant, responsible, and sustainable ecosystem for Canada.
Impact
Canada’s most active Limited Partner
Scale
Over $1B committed
Collaboration
Building trusted partnerships
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Our team
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![Devlin Flood-Smith - Senior Analyst, Fund Investments at BDC Capital](/globalassets/digizuite/39781-devlin-flood-smith-em.jpg?v=494809)
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