Directory – Equity investments

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 — 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.

• 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.

• Ubisoft Entrepreneurs 

  ​Ubisoft
  Get funding, coaching and a chance to network with Ubisoft partners to grow your techno-creative 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Scotiabank Women Initiative 

  ​Scotiabank
  Access capital, training, consulting and mentoring to develop your women-owned business.

• Ubisoft Entrepreneurs 

  ​Ubisoft
  Get funding, coaching and a chance to network with Ubisoft partners to grow your techno-creative 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ubisoft Entrepreneurs 

  ​Ubisoft
  Get funding, coaching and a chance to network with Ubisoft partners to grow your techno-creative business.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ubisoft Entrepreneurs 

  ​Ubisoft
  Get funding, coaching and a chance to network with Ubisoft partners to grow your techno-creative 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Other goals