Directory – Equity investments

Increasing productivity
Buy or lease a plant, machinery or property
Increase my working capital
Increase sales in Canada
Commercialization
Start or buy a business
Hire or train employees
To export my products or services
Get a patent, license, or apply a new technology
Research, develop or commercialize a new product/idea
Selling or closing a business
Other resources

Increasing productivity

Ambition ME
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Obtain financing in the form of investment, support from specialists and access to an international network to propel the development and growth of your medium-sized Quebec company.
BDC Capital Bridge Financing Program
Business Development Bank of Canada
If you operate a high-growth company that has been specifically impacted by COVID-19, you could get matched financing of at least $500,000 in the form of a convertible note if you are already backed by a qualified venture capital firm and have raised at least $500,000 in external capital.
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get financing and advice from venture capital investors to help you build and grow your business in Canada and internationally.
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
If your Quebec business is in a period of growth and profitability, you can use this fund to obtain personalized business solutions that meet your needs.
Indigenous Growth Fund
National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA)
Access investments to help you develop your Aboriginal business.
Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology (ICE) Venture Fund
Business Development Bank of Canada
Benefit from this funding if your business is in industrial, clean and energy technology sector and has a strong potential for productivity growth.
National Bank SME Growth Fund
National Bank
Receive up to $15 million for the growth, transfer or purchase of your company.
Réseau des SADC et CAE (Network of CFDCs and CBDCs)
Réseau des SADC et CAE
If you live in a rural region of Quebec, you could access business counseling, financing and training to start or grow your business.
Scotiabank Women Initiative
Scotiabank
Access capital, training, consulting and mentoring to develop your women-owned business.
Solunov
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
If you would like to implement an innovative solution into your business, you could benefit from coaching assistance as well as funding.
Vector
Zú
Does your start-up operate in the creative and entertainment industry? Do you have an innovative idea that will drive your growth? The Vector program is designed for you.

Buy or lease a plant, machinery or property

Ambition ME
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Obtain financing in the form of investment, support from specialists and access to an international network to propel the development and growth of your medium-sized Quebec company.
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get financing and advice from venture capital investors to help you build and grow your business in Canada and internationally.
Development Capital — Equity financing
Investissement Québec
Developmental capital of $5 million or more (20% to 30% of shares) to acquire a company in Quebec or abroad, for growth and productivity enhancements, and more.
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
If your Quebec business is in a period of growth and profitability, you can use this fund to obtain personalized business solutions that meet your needs.
National Bank SME Growth Fund
National Bank
Receive up to $15 million for the growth, transfer or purchase of your company.
Real estate fund
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
Get an investment for your start-up business with an environmentally responsible construction, renovation or building revitalization project.
Réseau des SADC et CAE (Network of CFDCs and CBDCs)
Réseau des SADC et CAE
If you live in a rural region of Quebec, you could access business counseling, financing and training to start or grow your business.
Scotiabank Women Initiative
Scotiabank
Access capital, training, consulting and mentoring to develop your women-owned business.

Increase my working capital

Ambition ME
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Obtain financing in the form of investment, support from specialists and access to an international network to propel the development and growth of your medium-sized Quebec company.
BDC Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada
Access a wide range of specialized financing to match the various stages of your business' growth.
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get financing and advice from venture capital investors to help you build and grow your business in Canada and internationally.
Canada Media Fund
Canada Media Fund
Financial support for the development of innovative and new Canadian content, including digital content, content representing minority groups and content destined for export markets.
Culture and Communications Investment Fund
Fonds d'investissement de la culture et des communications
Quasi-equity loans for performing arts, publishing, audiovisual, recording, radio, television, multimedia and digital companies.
Financing program for cultural businesses
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
Loans, loan guarantees and capital investments for cultural businesses, as well as tax credit advances for film, books, sound productions and shows.
Indigenous Growth Fund
National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA)
Access investments to help you develop your Aboriginal business.
National Bank SME Growth Fund
National Bank
Receive up to $15 million for the growth, transfer or purchase of your company.
Réseau des SADC et CAE (Network of CFDCs and CBDCs)
Réseau des SADC et CAE
If you live in a rural region of Quebec, you could access business counseling, financing and training to start or grow your business.
Scotiabank Women Initiative
Scotiabank
Access capital, training, consulting and mentoring to develop your women-owned business.
Vector
Zú
Does your start-up operate in the creative and entertainment industry? Do you have an innovative idea that will drive your growth? The Vector program is designed for you.

Increase sales in Canada

Ambition ME
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Obtain financing in the form of investment, support from specialists and access to an international network to propel the development and growth of your medium-sized Quebec company.
BDC Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada
Access a wide range of specialized financing to match the various stages of your business' growth.
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get financing and advice from venture capital investors to help you build and grow your business in Canada and internationally.
Culture and Communications Investment Fund
Fonds d'investissement de la culture et des communications
Quasi-equity loans for performing arts, publishing, audiovisual, recording, radio, television, multimedia and digital companies.
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
If your Quebec business is in a period of growth and profitability, you can use this fund to obtain personalized business solutions that meet your needs.
Indigenous Growth Fund
National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA)
Access investments to help you develop your Aboriginal business.
Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology (ICE) Venture Fund
Business Development Bank of Canada
Benefit from this funding if your business is in industrial, clean and energy technology sector and has a strong potential for productivity growth.
National Bank SME Growth Fund
National Bank
Receive up to $15 million for the growth, transfer or purchase of your company.
Réseau des SADC et CAE (Network of CFDCs and CBDCs)
Réseau des SADC et CAE
If you live in a rural region of Quebec, you could access business counseling, financing and training to start or grow your business.
Scotiabank Women Initiative
Scotiabank
Access capital, training, consulting and mentoring to develop your women-owned business.

Commercialization

Ambition ME
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Obtain financing in the form of investment, support from specialists and access to an international network to propel the development and growth of your medium-sized Quebec company.
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get financing and advice from venture capital investors to help you build and grow your business in Canada and internationally.
Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution
Investissement Québec
Your Quebec business with strong growth potential could secure the capital needed to carry out projects that have a significant impact on the environment and a strong market potential.
Culture and Communications Investment Fund
Fonds d'investissement de la culture et des communications
Quasi-equity loans for performing arts, publishing, audiovisual, recording, radio, television, multimedia and digital companies.
Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology (ICE) Venture Fund
Business Development Bank of Canada
Benefit from this funding if your business is in industrial, clean and energy technology sector and has a strong potential for productivity growth.
National Bank SME Growth Fund
National Bank
Receive up to $15 million for the growth, transfer or purchase of your company.
Réseau des SADC et CAE (Network of CFDCs and CBDCs)
Réseau des SADC et CAE
If you live in a rural region of Quebec, you could access business counseling, financing and training to start or grow your business.
Scotiabank Women Initiative
Scotiabank
Access capital, training, consulting and mentoring to develop your women-owned business.

Start or buy a business

Anges Québec Capital Fund
Anges Québec
Investments of up to $4 million for innovative companies with high growth potential and a competitive advantage.
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get financing and advice from venture capital investors to help you build and grow your business in Canada and internationally.
Business succession
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
Get coaching and financing to help you buy or sell a business.
Culture and Communications Investment Fund
Fonds d'investissement de la culture et des communications
Quasi-equity loans for performing arts, publishing, audiovisual, recording, radio, television, multimedia and digital companies.
Development Capital — Equity financing
Investissement Québec
Developmental capital of $5 million or more (20% to 30% of shares) to acquire a company in Quebec or abroad, for growth and productivity enhancements, and more.
Impulsion PME
Investissement Québec
Investment for start-up of young innovative businesses with growth potential located in Quebec region.
Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology (ICE) Venture Fund
Business Development Bank of Canada
Benefit from this funding if your business is in industrial, clean and energy technology sector and has a strong potential for productivity growth.
National Bank SME Growth Fund
National Bank
Receive up to $15 million for the growth, transfer or purchase of your company.
Real estate fund
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
Get an investment for your start-up business with an environmentally responsible construction, renovation or building revitalization project.
Réseau des SADC et CAE (Network of CFDCs and CBDCs)
Réseau des SADC et CAE
If you live in a rural region of Quebec, you could access business counseling, financing and training to start or grow your business.
Scotiabank Women Initiative
Scotiabank
Access capital, training, consulting and mentoring to develop your women-owned business.

Hire or train employees

Ambition ME
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Obtain financing in the form of investment, support from specialists and access to an international network to propel the development and growth of your medium-sized Quebec company.
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get financing and advice from venture capital investors to help you build and grow your business in Canada and internationally.
Culture and Communications Investment Fund
Fonds d'investissement de la culture et des communications
Quasi-equity loans for performing arts, publishing, audiovisual, recording, radio, television, multimedia and digital companies.
Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology (ICE) Venture Fund
Business Development Bank of Canada
Benefit from this funding if your business is in industrial, clean and energy technology sector and has a strong potential for productivity growth.
Réseau des SADC et CAE (Network of CFDCs and CBDCs)
Réseau des SADC et CAE
If you live in a rural region of Quebec, you could access business counseling, financing and training to start or grow your business.
Scotiabank Women Initiative
Scotiabank
Access capital, training, consulting and mentoring to develop your women-owned business.

To export my products or services

Ambition ME
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Obtain financing in the form of investment, support from specialists and access to an international network to propel the development and growth of your medium-sized Quebec company.
BDC Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada
Access a wide range of specialized financing to match the various stages of your business' growth.
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get financing and advice from venture capital investors to help you build and grow your business in Canada and internationally.
Culture and Communications Investment Fund
Fonds d'investissement de la culture et des communications
Quasi-equity loans for performing arts, publishing, audiovisual, recording, radio, television, multimedia and digital companies.
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
If your Quebec business is in a period of growth and profitability, you can use this fund to obtain personalized business solutions that meet your needs.
Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology (ICE) Venture Fund
Business Development Bank of Canada
Benefit from this funding if your business is in industrial, clean and energy technology sector and has a strong potential for productivity growth.
National Bank SME Growth Fund
National Bank
Receive up to $15 million for the growth, transfer or purchase of your company.
Réseau des SADC et CAE (Network of CFDCs and CBDCs)
Réseau des SADC et CAE
If you live in a rural region of Quebec, you could access business counseling, financing and training to start or grow your business.
Scotiabank Women Initiative
Scotiabank
Access capital, training, consulting and mentoring to develop your women-owned business.

Ambition ME
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Obtain financing in the form of investment, support from specialists and access to an international network to propel the development and growth of your medium-sized Quebec company.
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get financing and advice from venture capital investors to help you build and grow your business in Canada and internationally.
National Bank SME Growth Fund
National Bank
Receive up to $15 million for the growth, transfer or purchase of your company.
Réseau des SADC et CAE (Network of CFDCs and CBDCs)
Réseau des SADC et CAE
If you live in a rural region of Quebec, you could access business counseling, financing and training to start or grow your business.
Scotiabank Women Initiative
Scotiabank
Access capital, training, consulting and mentoring to develop your women-owned business.

Get a patent, license, or apply a new technology

Ambition ME
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Obtain financing in the form of investment, support from specialists and access to an international network to propel the development and growth of your medium-sized Quebec company.
BDC Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada
Access a wide range of specialized financing to match the various stages of your business' growth.
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get financing and advice from venture capital investors to help you build and grow your business in Canada and internationally.
Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology (ICE) Venture Fund
Business Development Bank of Canada
Benefit from this funding if your business is in industrial, clean and energy technology sector and has a strong potential for productivity growth.
National Bank SME Growth Fund
National Bank
Receive up to $15 million for the growth, transfer or purchase of your company.
Réseau des SADC et CAE (Network of CFDCs and CBDCs)
Réseau des SADC et CAE
If you live in a rural region of Quebec, you could access business counseling, financing and training to start or grow your business.
Scotiabank Women Initiative
Scotiabank
Access capital, training, consulting and mentoring to develop your women-owned business.
Solunov
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
If you would like to implement an innovative solution into your business, you could benefit from coaching assistance as well as funding.

Research, develop or commercialize a new product/idea

Ambition ME
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Obtain financing in the form of investment, support from specialists and access to an international network to propel the development and growth of your medium-sized Quebec company.
Anges Québec Capital Fund
Anges Québec
Investments of up to $4 million for innovative companies with high growth potential and a competitive advantage.
ArcTern Ventures' Fund
ArcTern Ventures
If your business is a cleantech start-up that aim to create a positive environmental impact, you could get investments from this early-stage venture capital.
BDC Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada
Access a wide range of specialized financing to match the various stages of your business' growth.
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get financing and advice from venture capital investors to help you build and grow your business in Canada and internationally.
Canada Media Fund
Canada Media Fund
Financial support for the development of innovative and new Canadian content, including digital content, content representing minority groups and content destined for export markets.
Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution
Investissement Québec
Your Quebec business with strong growth potential could secure the capital needed to carry out projects that have a significant impact on the environment and a strong market potential.
Culture and Communications Investment Fund
Fonds d'investissement de la culture et des communications
Quasi-equity loans for performing arts, publishing, audiovisual, recording, radio, television, multimedia and digital companies.
Impulsion PME
Investissement Québec
Investment for start-up of young innovative businesses with growth potential located in Quebec region.
Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology (ICE) Venture Fund
Business Development Bank of Canada
Benefit from this funding if your business is in industrial, clean and energy technology sector and has a strong potential for productivity growth.
Innovexport Fund
Fonds Innovexport
Get an equity or quasi-equity investment between $50,000 and $1 millon dollars as an initial disbursement for your project, with possible additional investments up to a maximum of $3 million.
Montreal Social Value Fund
National Social Value Fund
Does your social enterprise, NPO, or cooperative offer sustainable solutions to achieve 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)? You could receive up to $70,000 to achieve your objectives.
National Bank SME Growth Fund
National Bank
Receive up to $15 million for the growth, transfer or purchase of your company.
Réseau des SADC et CAE (Network of CFDCs and CBDCs)
Réseau des SADC et CAE
If you live in a rural region of Quebec, you could access business counseling, financing and training to start or grow your business.
Scotiabank Women Initiative
Scotiabank
Access capital, training, consulting and mentoring to develop your women-owned business.
Solunov
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
If you would like to implement an innovative solution into your business, you could benefit from coaching assistance as well as funding.

Ambition ME
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Obtain financing in the form of investment, support from specialists and access to an international network to propel the development and growth of your medium-sized Quebec company.
ArcTern Ventures' Fund
ArcTern Ventures
If your business is a cleantech start-up that aim to create a positive environmental impact, you could get investments from this early-stage venture capital.
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get financing and advice from venture capital investors to help you build and grow your business in Canada and internationally.
Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution
Investissement Québec
Your Quebec business with strong growth potential could secure the capital needed to carry out projects that have a significant impact on the environment and a strong market potential.
Fonds économie circulaire (in French only)
Fondaction
Obtain up to $2,000,000 for the realization of innovative projects demonstrating a strong potential for optimizing the use of resources or their valorization.
Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology (ICE) Venture Fund
Business Development Bank of Canada
Benefit from this funding if your business is in industrial, clean and energy technology sector and has a strong potential for productivity growth.
National Bank SME Growth Fund
National Bank
Receive up to $15 million for the growth, transfer or purchase of your company.
Real estate fund
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
Get an investment for your start-up business with an environmentally responsible construction, renovation or building revitalization project.
Réseau des SADC et CAE (Network of CFDCs and CBDCs)
Réseau des SADC et CAE
If you live in a rural region of Quebec, you could access business counseling, financing and training to start or grow your business.
Scotiabank Women Initiative
Scotiabank
Access capital, training, consulting and mentoring to develop your women-owned business.

Selling or closing a business

Business succession
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
Get coaching and financing to help you buy or sell a business.
National Bank SME Growth Fund
National Bank
Receive up to $15 million for the growth, transfer or purchase of your company.
Réseau des SADC et CAE (Network of CFDCs and CBDCs)
Réseau des SADC et CAE
If you live in a rural region of Quebec, you could access business counseling, financing and training to start or grow your business.

Other resources

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