The BDC Capital Women in Technology Fund has a bold vision: Foster the creation of the next generation of millionaire Canadian women technology entrepreneurs. With $70 million to be invested over 5 years, it’s the largest venture capital fund in North America dedicated solely to investing in early stage Canadian women led technology companies across sectors.
As part of the program, $60 million are dedicated to direct investments to support women-led tech firms in equity at the seed stage, Series A stage and sometimes at the Series B stage, alongside accelerator partners, investors and other corporate venture partners, as part of a syndicate or as a lead investor. The remaining $10 million is allotted to indirect investments for regional initiatives.
Critical Dates:
Ongoing intake
Eligibility Criteria:
> Be a Canadian company, with a venture profile, led by women – have a woman founder, CEO, CTO, CFO or be in a key C-suite position
> Large, definable and defensible market opportunity
> Have a minimum viable product and initial market traction
> Have early revenues and an ability to scale
> Have first customer adoption or with revenues and accelerating sales growth quickly
> Have a coachable team
> Raising a minimum of $1 million in equity at the seed stage and up to $10 million at the growth stage
For more information please visit https://www.bdc.ca/en/bdc-capital/venture-capital/strategic-approach/pages/women-tech-fund.aspx?utm_source=SeedUps+Canada&utm_campaign=23a3bdd6e4-Company+update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_73f9029f14-23a3bdd6e4-187313913&mc_cid=23a3bdd6e4&mc_eid=63f700f0f3&mc_cid=8ed15ab549&mc_eid=605b9b40c2