Women in Technology Venture Fund
![woman smiling in front of several computer screens](/globalassets/digizuite/30881-326x300-funds-wt.png?v=4a0050)
We are one of the world’s largest venture capital funds dedicated to investing in women-led technology companies and helping build a robust ecosystem to support women in tech today and in the future.
We are unique in that we have a dual mandate: to deliver a return on investment and make a lasting impact on the Canadian tech ecosystem.
This fund is closed to new investments and now focused on supporting existing portfolio companies.
Take the lead
We invest in top-performing teams that aim to transform today’s global markets while fostering a network to support and create great female tech leaders — enabling a virtuous cycle of innovation, economic prosperity, and excellence across Canada.
Our focus
- Seed to Series B investment
- Invest in women-led Canadian technology companies across a wide range of sectors
- Access to resources, a broad international network and venture partners to help accelerate operations and scale globally
A track record that goes beyond capital
Our seasoned team members are both entrepreneurs and investors, offering a deeper understanding of the unique challenges women entrepreneurs and their teams need to overcome when starting, running and scaling technology companies.
35+
companies in portfolio
$200M
fund size
7,500+
women entrepreneurs impacted
Our team
![Michelle Scarborough - Managing partner, Women in Technology Venture Fund at BDC](/globalassets/digizuite/15741-michelle-scarborough-em-md.jpg?v=4a4af6)
![Steven Abrams - Partner, venture capital at BDC](/globalassets/digizuite/17254-steven-abrams-medium.jpg?v=4a4bdb)
![Mona Minhas, Associate Women's Fund](/globalassets/digizuite/41408-mona-minhas-em-sub.jpg?v=49d70d)
![Kimberly Yeung - Partner in venture capital at BDC](/globalassets/digizuite/14817-kimberly-yeung-medium.jpg?v=4a4a22)
![Thomas Green - Principal, venture capital at BDC](/globalassets/digizuite/37257-thomas-green-cl-thumbnail.jpg?v=4a560f)
![Denisia Pereira - Associate principal, venture capital at BDC](/globalassets/digizuite/44065-denisia-pereira-em-thumbnail.png?v=4ae036)
![Blair Sherman, BDC employee](/globalassets/digizuite/11511-blair-sherman-medium.jpg?v=4a474e)
![Phuong Bui - Associate, Thrive Venture Fund at BDC](/globalassets/digizuite/39783-phuong-bui-em.jpg?v=4942fb)
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