Full-Time
Crown corporation funding and advising SMEs
No salary listed
Québec City, QC, Canada
Hybrid
Hybrid work model; a driver's license and access to a vehicle are required.
Bachelor's
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BDC Venture Capital helps Canadian entrepreneurs by acting as a lender, investor, and advisor, focusing on small and medium-sized businesses that drive the economy. It provides financing, equity investments, and advice to fill gaps left by private banks, especially in knowledge-based industries, exporters, and underserved groups such as women and Indigenous entrepreneurs. Its product mix includes loans and venture-capital investments, with online application and other support services. Unlike banks that lend based on collateral alone, BDC combines funding with expertise and guidance to help businesses grow, scale, and succeed. The goal is to be a financially self-sustaining Crown corporation that strengthens Canada's economy by supporting entrepreneurship with capital and knowledge, while promoting social and environmental performance as certified through B Corp."}ിച്ച്(training) -> end
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$8.3B
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1944
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Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Hybrid Work Options
Wellness Program
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