BDC

BDC

Banking

Montréal, Quebec 124,262 followers

We are BDC, the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs.

About us

We are BDC, the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs. Our mission is to help create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, consulting services and securitization, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. Through our subsidiary—BDC Capital, we also offer a full spectrum of specialized financing, including venture capital, equity as well as growth and business transition capital. BDC, Canada’s first B Corp bank. B Corps are certified Beneficial companies. Their purpose is to create value for society as well as money. They meet high standards of transparency and accountability, and create positive social and environmental benefit. Learn more at www.bcorporation.net. Social Media Community Guidelines: https://www.bdc.ca/EN/about/social_media/Pages/social-media-guidelines.aspx

Website
https://www.bdc.ca
Industry
Banking
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Montréal, Quebec
Type
Government Agency
Founded
1944
Specialties
Financing, Consultation services, Venture Capital, and Subordinate Financing

Locations

  • Primary

    5 Place Ville Marie

    Suite 400

    Montréal, Quebec H3B 5E7, CA

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Employees at BDC

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    124,262 followers

    #BDCsbw | We are thrilled to announce that Byron Peart and Dexter Peart will be the spokespersons for the 45th edition of BDC Small Business Week! 🎉  As the visionary co-founders of Goodee, a B Corp curated marketplace that champions good design, good people, and good purpose, they bring unparalleled insight and passion to the table. Join us as Byron and Dexter, seasoned entrepreneurs, lead an inspiring series of conversations with Sheena Brady, Élise Tastet, and Aki Kaltenbach on the future of SMEs. Join the conversation: https://ow.ly/30Sh50T7E8W Tease, TASTET, Save Da Sea #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessWeek

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    Un événement à ne pas manquer dans le cadre de la Semaine de la PME BDC! Inscrivez-vous ici : https://lnkd.in/gGafXuwF #BDCspme - Do not miss this event during BDC Small Business Week! Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/gKUe3-Bg #BDCsbw

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    Célébrez l’esprit entrepreneurial lors de #LaSemainedelaPME de #BDC! 🤙😃 Joignez-vous à nous le jeudi 24 octobre à Montréal, pour un événement en personne gratuit (en français seulement), présenté par Futurpreneur et la BDC. Cet événement inspirant, intitulé « Le pouvoir de la détermination : Réussir contre toute attente », mettra en vedette une discussion avec les Futurpreneur.e.s Lara Emond fondatrice de Iris + Arlo et Samy Benhamza fondateur de CAPSolar, qui échangeront sur la façon de surmonter les défis et de créer un impact. 🗓️Deux façons d'y assister : 1️⃣ En personne : Square BDC, #MTL📍 Profitez d’un cocktail et explorez notre mini-marché, où vous pourrez rencontrer des jeunes entrepreneur.e.s de divers horizons. 🍢 2️⃣ En ligne : Assistez à la diffusion en direct de la discussion. En français uniquement. 🗣 Ne manquez pas cette occasion de célébrer et de développer votre petite entreprise! 👉 Inscrivez-vous ici : https://lnkd.in/gGafXuwF #SemainePME - Celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship during #BDCSmallBusinessWeek. 🤙😃 Join us in Montreal on Thursday, Oct. 24 for a FREE in-person event (in #French only), co-hosted by Futurpreneur and the BDC. This inspiring event, titled The power of ambition: Succeeding against all odds, will feature a fireside chat with Lara Emond, Founder of Iris + Arlo and Samy Benhamza, Founder of CAPSolar, who will discuss navigating challenges and creating impact. 🗓️ Two ways to participate: 1️⃣  In-person –BDC Square, #MTL📍: Fireside chat + mini marketplace with diverse young entrepreneurs. 🍢  2️⃣ Virtual: Fireside chat (French-only). 🗣 Let's celebrate the resilience and innovation driving #Canada's small businesses! 👏 👉 Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/gKUe3-Bg #BDCsbw

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    #BDCspme | Rencontrez Élise Tastet présidente-fondatrice de TASTET, le guide pour les meilleurs restaurants, bars et cafés du Québec. Dans le cadre de la semaine de la PME BDC, elle rencontre Byron et Dexter Peart pour partager l’histoire de Tastet, les défis auxquels sa compagnie fait face et le virage technologique qu’elle a pris. Joignez-vous à la conversation: https://ow.ly/RXrb50SX4mX #BDCsbw | Meet Elise Tastet president and founder of Tastet, the go-to guide for the best restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Québec. For BDC Small Business Week, she discusses the evolution of Tastet, the challenges she faces and how they integrated artificial intelligence in her company with Byron and Dexter. Join the conversation: https://ow.ly/z5ME50SX4wu #Entrepreneure #SemaineDeLaPMEBDC #AI

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    Congratulations to all Clean50 and Clean16 Award recipients, including our own Zoltan Tompa! Zoltan played a pivotal role in the design, development, and launch of BDC Capital (Canada)’s $400M Climate Tech Fund which supports leaders at the forefront of global climate innovation. 

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    1,839 followers

    The 2025 Clean50 list is out - and the 14th Clean50 Summit is happening right now! 🌎 We have an amazing crowd of Clean50 Individual and Project Honuorees, Clean50 Alumni, sponsors, friends, and family at the event today to celebrate our new members and collaborate on transformative conversations to form key relationships 🌱 Please check out our talented, inspiring, and innovative 2025 Clean50 Honourees at https://lnkd.in/e-UrKXEX And do not forget to see the 25 Top Projects that we have selected this year at https://lnkd.in/ez5pXxE With a list of hundreds of amazing nominees, choosing this years Clean50 Individual Honourees and Clean50 Top Projects was not an easy task. Thank you to everyone who has made Clean50 and the Summit possible, more photos to come!

    Honourees | Clean50

    Honourees | Clean50

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    #BDCsbw | Meet Aki Kaltenbach, founder of Save Da Sea a plant-based seafood company. For BDC Small Business Week, she discusses sustainability and the challenge of being first to market in an emerging industry with Byron and Dexter Peart. Join the conversation: https://ow.ly/z5ME50SX4wu #BDCspme | Rencontrez Aki Kaltenbach, fondatrice de Save Da Sea une entreprise de fruits de mer à base de végétaux. Pour la semaine de la PME BDC, elle discute avec Dexter et Byron Peart de développement durable et du défi d’être le premier à commercialiser dans un secteur émergent. Joignez-vous à la conversation: https://ow.ly/RXrb50SX4mX

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    #JournéeMondialeDeLaSantéMentale 2024 met en lumière #LaSantéMentaleAuTravail L’histoire de l’entrepreneure Nadia Ladak nous rappelle que trouver quelqu’un à qui parler, obtenir de l’aide lorsque vous en avez besoin et partager votre expérience avec les autres n’est pas seulement bon pour votre santé mentale – cela vous rend, vous et votre entreprise, plus résilient·es! La santé mentale des entrepreneur.es est un sujet qui nous tient à cœur. On prend le temps de comprendre et on travaille à résoudre les problèmes auxquels les propriétaires d’entreprises font face. Trouvez plus de ressources et de conseils sur notre site web: https://ow.ly/32N250TINob

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    En parler, c'est la première étape pour affronter les hauts et les bas de l'entrepreneuriat avec le soutien adéquat. Nadia Ladak, cofondatrice de Marlow, parle de la façon dont elle gère l'anxiété et donne des conseils à d'autres propriétaires d'entreprise. Unsinkable

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    #WorldMentalHealthDay 2024 puts a spotlight on #WorkplaceMentalHealth Stories from entrepreneur Peter Neal remind us that finding someone to talk to, getting help when you’re struggling, and sharing your experience with others isn’t just good for your mental health – it makes you and your business more resilient! We’re dedicated to understanding and addressing mental health challenges faced by entrepreneurs. For more resources and advice, visit our website: https://ow.ly/Mi3150TINmn

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    We know it: the challenges related to entrepreneurship can take a toll on our wellness. Talking about it helps. In collaboration with Unsinkable, we present "Unsinkable Entrepreneurs," a series of videos showcasing successful Canadian entrepreneurs and their relationship to mental health. Peter Neal, co-founder of Neal Brothers Foods, talks about the challenges that come with managing a business with the highs and lows of ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. His powerful story highlights the truth that many successful entrepreneurs are marking hidden struggles and the importance of seeking help and prioritizing mental health. https://ow.ly/xQMb50QCjKE

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    Achieving Canada’s 2050 greenhouse gas emission goals requires significant efforts to decarbonize existing homes. 🌍 The home improvement sector plays a crucial role. By supporting businesses and workers who install heat pumps, upgrade insulation, and air seal homes, we can turn challenges into economic opportunities while reaching our net-zero goals. 📖 Read the full report.   Atteindre les objectifs de réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre du Canada d’ici 2050 nécessite des efforts considérables pour décarboner les habitations existantes. 🌍 Le secteur de l’amélioration de l’habitat joue un rôle crucial. En soutenant les entreprises et les travailleurs qui installent des pompes à chaleur, améliorent l’isolation et assurent l’étanchéité des maisons, nous pouvons transformer les défis en opportunités économiques tout en atteignant nos objectifs de zéro émission nette.

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    Meeting Canada’s 2050 greenhouse gas emission goals requires significant efforts to scale decarbonization in existing homes. The home improvement sector—companies and workers who install heat pumps, upgrade insulation, and air seal homes—plays a crucial role, yet few policy initiatives focus on their perspective. This discussion paper explores practical policies that support HVAC and home performance businesses, emphasizing their essential role in this transition. Authored by Abhilash Kantamneni, Brendan Haley and Carol Maas. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gYdB6v25

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    #BDCsbw | Meet Sheena Brady, founder of Tease and Founders Fund. Sheena created the world’s first fully biodegradable and refillable wellness tea collection, offering botanical-based blends and beauty staples to support everyday rituals. In 2019, Sheena started Founders Fund to pay it forward and support the next generation of women entrepreneurs through grants and mentorship. For BDC Small Business Week, she joins Byron and Dexter Peart to discuss the future of SMEs and the importance of creating genuine connections with your audience. Join the conversation. #BDCspme | Rencontrez Sheena Brady, fondatrice de Tease et de Founders Fund. Sheena a créé la première collection de thés entièrement biodégradables et rechargeables au monde, proposant des mélanges à base de plantes et des produits de beauté essentiels pour soutenir les rituels quotidiens. En 2019, Sheena a lancé Founders Fund pour soutenir la prochaine génération de femmes entrepreneures par le biais de subventions et de mentorat. À l’occasion de la Semaine de la PME BDC, elle rejoint Byron et Dexter Peart pour discuter de l’avenir des PME et de l’importance de créer de véritables liens avec votre public. Joignez-vous à la conversation.

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    #BDCspme | On est ravis d’annoncer que Byron Peart et Dexter Peart sont les porte-paroles de la 45e édition de la Semaine de la PME de BDC ! 🎉 Byron et Dexter sont les cofondateurs visionnaires de Goodee, un site e-commerce certifié B Corp qui met l’accent sur le beau design, les personnes avec un grand coeur et les bonnes causes à travers des produits durables. De part leur expérience entrepreneuriale, ils sont bien placés pour parler de la réalité des propriétaires d'entreprise et vont s'entretenir avec Sheena Brady, Élise Tastet et Aki Kaltenbach dans une série de conversations sur le future des PME. Joignez-vous à la conversation: https://ow.ly/eVkR50T7CNl Tease, TASTET, Save Da Sea #BCorp #Entrepreneuriat #SemaineDeLaPME

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